"This book gives readers a better idea of what is likely to facilitate discussion online, what is likely to encourage collaborative meaning-making, what is likely to encourage productive, supportive, engaged discussion, and what is likely ...

Author: Shedletsky, Leonard

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781615208647

Category: Education

Page: 440

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"This book gives readers a better idea of what is likely to facilitate discussion online, what is likely to encourage collaborative meaning-making, what is likely to encourage productive, supportive, engaged discussion, and what is likely to foster critical thinking"--Provided by publisher.

Analysis x medium The interaction between type of analysis (example or case)
and type of medium (online vs. ... in the face-to-face discussions and the online
discussions that far more interaction took place in the face-to-face discussions.

Author: Russell, Donna

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781605668796

Category: Education

Page: 400

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"Using a case study analysis, this book provides a unifying perspective for discussing the viability of collaborative virtual spaces as training programs for insurance brokers, forums to support at-risk university students, simulations of historical places, means to aid autistic children learn social skills, repositories for digital libraries, collaborative spaces designing new university programs and emergency response training"--Provided by publisher.

As it is currently written , the definition ( even with the educational exemption )
would include : educational tools used to provide distance education , community
forums that allow children to discuss issues of importance , online email
programs ...

Author: United States

Publisher:

ISBN: PSU:000058932926

Category: Child sexual abuse

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... Human Communication (1989), co-author of Human Communication on the
Internet, co-editor of Intrapersonal Communication Processes (1995), coeditor in
2010 of Cases on Online Discussion and Interaction: Experiences and Outcomes
.

Author: Shedletsky, Leonard J.

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781466658172

Category: Education

Page: 568

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One of the most important aspects of a comprehensive education involves teaching students to analyze arguments and form their own opinions based on available information. Visual and graphical mapping strategies are useful in helping students to consider problems from a variety of perspectives. Cases on Teaching Critical Thinking through Visual Representation Strategies brings together research from scholars and professionals in the field of education to provide new insights into the use of visual aids for student development in reasoning and critical thinking. This essential reference source will enable academics, researchers, and practitioners in fields such as education, business, and technology to more effectively foster students’ critical thinking skills.

is not passive and instead intervenes (overtly or covertly) in the ongoing postings
and discussions. In addition, the researcher interviews some of the people
involved in the online interaction. The interviews ... But these studies are also
invariably cases of using internet-based research methods to investigate internet
use.

Author: Emma Bell

Publisher:

ISBN: 9780198809876

Category:

Page: 688

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Business Research Methods is the complete introduction to doing business research and is an ideal guide for students embarking on a research project. Developed specifically with business and management students in mind, this textbook explores the nature and purpose of business research and the issues it entails, while also providing students with practical advice through "Tips and skills" boxes. In addition to a broad range of relevant examples,the book features a substantial discussion of ethics, and a strong emphasis on the most frequent challenges faced by students, such as choosing a research question, planning a project, and writing it up.Fresh voices and perspectives run throughout this edition. New author, Bill Harley, further internationalizes the book's coverage, based on his expertise in the Australian business and management context. Also hear from Amrit, Jordan, Anna, Ed, and Alex - an additional five students whose personalinsights and advice in the "student experience" feature help you avoid common mistakes, and follow their successful strategies when undertaking your own research project.This edition has been extensively revised, updated, and streamlined. Coverage of E-Research is now woven throughout the entire book to reflect the centrality of internet-based research methods. The book is accompanied by a suite of online resources that include: For students:* Multiple choice questions* Research Project guide * Interviews with students * Data sets * Using Excel in data analysis (in Excel)* Web linksFor lecturers:* Test bank* Discussion questions* PowerPoint slides * Lecturer's guide * Case studies * Figures and plates from the text* VLE cartridge

Group work can be anything from an online discussion forum of the assigned
cases to full-blown case presentations using interactive video. Usually three or
four students per group are manageable. Online group discussion forums are ...

Author: Kidd, Terry T.

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781599048666

Category: Computers

Page: 1110

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"This book provides information on different styles of instructional design methodologies, tips, and strategies on how to use technology to facilitate active learning and techniques to help faculty and researchers develop online instructional and teaching materials. It enables libraries to provide a foundational reference for researchers, educators, administrators, and others in the context of instructional systems and technology"--Provided by publisher.

"This book looks at solutions that provide the best fits of distance learning technologies for the teacher and learner presented by sharing teacher experiences in information technology education"--Provided by publisher.

Author: Negash, Solomon

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781599049656

Category: Computers

Page: 406

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"This book looks at solutions that provide the best fits of distance learning technologies for the teacher and learner presented by sharing teacher experiences in information technology education"--Provided by publisher.

Thus learners' access to the online forum has been one of the indications of
learners' interaction with the online content as well. Discussions in the online
forums are often a reflection of learners thinking process of the course content.

Author: Mukerji, Siran

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781615207800

Category: Computers

Page: 446

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"The case studies in this volume enforce technology is a principle catalysts for transnational collaborative interventions in providing learning and professional development opportunities to the people of both developed and developing countries"--Provided by publisher.

In both cases, participants interact with each other through posting e-mail and
discussion-board questions. The strengths of this approach are the online
collaborative discussions, presentations by participants, and interaction between
online ...

Author: Donnelly, Roisin

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781599048178

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 440

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"This book presents international practices in the development and use of applied e-Learning and e-Teaching in the classroom in order to enhance student experience, add value to teaching practices, and illuminate best practices in the area of e-Assessment. This book provides insight into e-Learning and e-Teaching practices while exploring the roles of academic staff in adoption and application"--Provided by publisher.

There was low participation in the online discussion activities and consequently
only seven students participated in the ... and interaction opportunities Text-
Based Nature One of the strongestfindings across the case studies was the value
of ...

Author: Stacey, Elizabeth

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781605662978

Category: Education

Page: 382

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Provides insight into the practice of blended learning in higher education.

One case had a star type of interaction while the other was an interconnected
web kind of interaction. A powerful member takes control and directs the
discussion in a course with a star type of interaction. When the instructor is that
dominant ...

Author: Zheng, Robert Z.

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781599047256

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 308

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Higher education is currently undergoing significant changes, and conditions in higher education reflect changing financial, social, and political conditions, which affect both faculty and students. Both the rising costs of education and changes from brick-and-mortar to technologically-driven programs often lead to a change from the traditional space-and-time bound institution to ones that offer cost-effective technologically enhanced programs. Online learning has become an integral and expansive factor in higher education?both in distance learning and as an adjunct to the traditional classroom. Understanding Online Instructional Modeling: Theories and Practices focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of online learning by introducing a variety of online instructional models as well as best practices that help educators and professional trainers to better understand the dynamics of online learning.

Such online interactions , as we will discuss below , often result in additional
writing practice and increased written output , but , by ... We will discuss these two
cases in light of recent research in the area of CMC and point out the implications
for foreign language ... superceded by the Internet as a “ host to new spaces in
which learners communicate through chat rooms , e - mail , and discussion
groups .

Author:

Publisher:

ISBN: UOM:39015063392701

Category: Language and languages

Page:

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Exploring Qualitative Methodologies in Online Learning Environments Mary Beth
Bianco Alison A. Carr - Chellman Penn State University Abstract Qualitative
inquiry is rich in personal interaction between participant and researcher . ... This
discussion seeks to consider the issues related to conducting qualitative inquiries
in online settings and the implications for using electronic means in interview and
 ...

Author: Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Convention

Publisher:

ISBN: PSU:000056079739

Category: Educational technology

Page:

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What Role Does Task Structure Play in Learning from Video Cases in a Literacy
Methods Course? ... Putting case - based instruction into context : Examples from
legal and medical education . ... Types of Interaction in Online Discussions .

Author: Aman Yadav

Publisher:

ISBN: MSU:31293028454639

Category: Case method

Page: 242

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Dynamics of Interaction, Power, and Mutual Learning between Student Teachers
and Children in Online Discussion Dianne Forbes University of Waikato, New
Zealand EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The following case reports on the involvement
of ...

Author: Sullivan, Kirk P.H.

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781466644878

Category: Education

Page: 315

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Although internet technologies have transformed the concept of professional development by providing the opportunity for virtual learning environments in a non-traditional setting, the implementation of professional distance education programs still poses a challenge. Cases on Professional Distance Education Degree Programs and Practices: Successes, Challenges, and Issues examines the best practices for executing technology applications and the utilization of distance education techniques. This publication will serve as a reference for academics and instructors coordinating distance education programs, initiating distance education courses, and implementing such programs for those earning professional degrees.

"This book brings together online distance education, transformative online learning, and the aesthetics concepts discussing innovation, creativity, inclusion, society, culture, mobility, usability, discourse, feminism, ecology and ...

Author: Yuzer, T. Volkan

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781615209866

Category: Computers

Page: 468

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Educators and students, as well as administrators and developers, will use this book to improve the effectiveness of second language curricula across a variety of intercultural perspectives.

Author: Aitken, Joan E.

Publisher: IGI Global

ISBN: 9781466644830

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines

Page: 611

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For teachers of English, connecting with non-native students can pose significant problems, but communication technologies may offer a viable solution. Cases on Communication Technology for Second Language Acquisition and Cultural Learning provides educators with valuable insight into methods and opportunities for using technology to teach students learning a foreign language. Theoretical and pragmatic cases illustrate teaching strategies and methodologies, hardware and software development, administrative concerns, and cross-cultural considerations with respect to effective educational technologies. Educators and students, as well as administrators and developers, will use this book to improve the effectiveness of second language curricula across a variety of intercultural perspectives.

Interactive versions of each case is available online through the MANAGEMENT
6 / E web site . ... Exercises in Teamwork offer opportunities to explore , in the
team setting , a variety of issues and topics from chapter and class discussions .

Author: John R. Schermerhorn, Jr.

Publisher: Wiley

ISBN: 047124113X

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 624

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This book introduces the essentials of management as they apply within the contemporary work environment. Particular attention is paid to cultural diversity, the global economy, ethical behavior and social responsibility, and the use of technology.

Interactive versus self effort : Untangling the cognitive elaborationlearning
relationship on Internet discussion forums . ... From the worst - case perspective
this need not be the case for in most cases there exist instances with few ( e . g . ,
three ) ...

Author:

Publisher:

ISBN: STANFORD:36105131546330

Category: Dissertations, Academic

Page:

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Chapter 11 Communicating on the Web : Email and Wired Discussions Chapter
10 noted that feedback to students in the form of pre - established ... This chapter
examines both the issues involved in online communication and the mechanics
of how to get it done . Face - to - Face and Internet - Mediated Interaction George
Herbert Mead ( 1967 ) , in a critique of behaviorism , noted that people do not ...

Author: William B. Sanders

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

ISBN: UVA:X004472870

Category: Education

Page: 302

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This book shows faculty and students how to integrate good practices in learning, design, and web page technology. Using the web, an educator can provide an active and interesting environment for his or her students to incorporate as part of a traditional classroom, as a supplement to the classroom, or in a distance learning course. The book begins with good practices in teaching and learning. Then it looks for design elements that can be applied to the web and pulls together the practice, design, and web technology. It provides examples of active learning, cohort learning, problem solving, and communication of complex information on the web. For those interested in creating effective web-based learning in class or through distance learning.