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Online Discussions. HMOA 5403. By Bundhun Amit Varma. Objectives. Define Online Discussion Recognise models of online discussions Synchronous Asynchronous Distinguish three characteristics of synchronous discussion asynchronous discussion
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Online Discussions HMOA 5403 By BundhunAmitVarma
Objectives • Define Online Discussion • Recognise models of online discussions • Synchronous • Asynchronous • Distinguish three characteristics of • synchronous discussion • asynchronous discussion • Explain three major processes in online discussions • Relate to the Productive online discussion model • Identify six successful factors for online discussion
What is Online Discussion? • Interaction method • among Students • between Student and online facilitator • Demonstrate students' competencies through activities • Brainstorming and Web field trips • Problem Solving and case analysis • Cooperative Debate and Collaborative writing • Online assessment method • through active and effective participation • Uses technology • Internet, Computers, Web Cam, Speakers
Two Models for online discussion • Web conferencing (Synchronous) • Virtual meeting • Virtual classes • Web seminar/ Webinar • Discussion Forums (Asynchronous) • Discussion threads • Blog comments
Web Conferencing • Combination of audio and video interaction • Real time broadcast of workshop • Synchronous discussion • Viewing of office applications and resources
Discussion Forum • Allows discussion on topics • Conversation are organised in a main thread and responses • Asynchronous • Facilitates group work and collaboration
Characteristics of synchronous discussions • Collaborative work • Instant Feedback • Simulate face to face discussions for remote students
Characteristics for asynchronous discussion • Development of critical thinking on discussion topics • More time to think on topic discussed • More meaningful analysis from other participant comments. (Meyer,2007) • Extra research before commenting (Du, Zhang, Olinzock, & Adams, 2008) • Equal opportunity for participation • Formation of social ties • Increase student to student discussion • Collaboration
Major process in online discussion • Cognitive • elementary clarification, • in-depth clarification • inference • judgment • Strategies • Linking ideas • Critical assessment (Newman, Johnson, Cochrane, and Webb ,1995)
Major process in online discussion • Argumentation • Triggering event • Searching for clarification and attempting to orient one’s attention • Integrating the information and knowledge into a coherent idea or concept • the resolution of the issue or problem (Garrison, Anderson, and Archer’s ,2000) Events
Major process in online discussion • Social knowledge Construction • sharing/comparing of information • discovery and exploration of dissonance or inconsistency among ideas, concepts or statements • negotiation of meaning/co-construction of knowledge • testing and modification of proposed synthesis or co-construction • agreement statement(s)/application of newly constructed meaning • (Gunawardena et al. ,1997)
Productive online discussion model Productive Online Discussion Model (Gao, F., Wang, C., & Sun, Y, 2009)
Six factors for sucessful online discussion • Clear Instruction • Feedback • Motivation • Expectations • Structure of discussion • Dialogue strategies
Factors for successful online discussion • Clear Instructions • Simple • Exact • Eliminate confusion • I know what to do
Factors for successful online discussion • Feedback • Provide clarification when needed • Guide students to have in depth discussion • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to learners FAQ
Factors for successful online discussion • Motivation • Make discussion relevant to learner • Include online discussion participation in the course grade • Make participation requirement explicit • Grading • Rubrics • Interactive learning environment • Can I do this task? • Why I am doing this task? • How can I do this task ?
Factors for successful online discussion • Expectations • set of guidelines for appropriateness • specific about the quality and level of posts • Length of message • Level of formality • Criteria for acceptable response • Resources to be consulted
Factors for successful online discussion • Structure of discussion • Encourage a good level of socialization • connect the discussions to the course objectives. • Model types of discussions • Set deadlines for participation
Factors for successful online discussion • Effective Dialogue Strategies University of Oregon Teaching Effectiveness Program
Conclusion • Online discussion • Important learning means in distance learning • Promote High Order Thinking • Need much planning and design • Knowledge creation tool • Learners’ Participation is mandatory • Facilitated through motivation and relevancy • Encompasses the three major theories of learning • Behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism
References • Al- Shalchi, O. N. (2009). The effectiveness and development of online discussions. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 5(1), 104-108 • Du, J., Zhang, K., Olinzock, A., & Adams, J. (2008). Graduate students’ perspectives on the meaningful nature of online discussions. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 19(1), 21-36. • Gao, F., Wang, C., & Sun, Y, (2009). A new model of productive online discussion and its implications for research and instruction. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 2(1), 65-78. • Garrison, D. R., Anderson, T., & Archer, W. (2000). Critical inquiry in a text-based environment: Computer conferencing in higher education. Internet and Higher Education, 2(2-3), 1-19. • Gunawardena, C. N., Lowe, C. A., & Anderson, T. (1997). Analysis of a global on-line debate and the development of an interaction analysis model for examining social construction of knowledge in computer conferencing. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 17(4), 397-431. • Generating and Facilitating Engaging and Effective Online Discussions by University of Oregon Teaching Effectiveness Program • Meyer, K. A. (2007). Student perceptions of face-to-face and online discussions: The advantage goes to … Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 11(4), 53-69. • Newman, D. R., Johnson, C., Cochrane, C., & Webb, B. (1995). A content analysis method to measure critical thinking in face-to-face and computer supported group learning. Interpersonal Computing and Technology, 3(2), 56-77. • Zorfass, J., Remz, A., Gold, J., Ethier, D. & Corley, P. (1998).Strategies to ensure that online facilitators are successful
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