Critical Thinking, Cognitive Presence, and Computer Conferencing in Distance Education.
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| Title: | Critical Thinking, Cognitive Presence, and Computer Conferencing in Distance Education. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Garrison, D. Randy, Anderson, Terry, Archer, Walter |
| Source: | American Journal of Distance Education. 2001 15(1):7-23. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Academic Discourse, Cognitive Processes, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Critical Thinking, Discourse Communities, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Information Seeking, Inquiry, Models, Online Systems, Teleconferencing |
| ISSN: | 0892-3647 |
| Abstract: | Presents encouraging empirical findings related to an attempt to create an efficient and reliable instrument to assess the nature and quality of critical discourse and thinking in a text-based educational context. Suggests that cognitive presence (critical, practical inquiry) can be created and supported in a computer-conference environment with appropriate teaching and social presence. (Author/AEF) |
| Journal Code: | CIJAUG2002 |
| Entry Date: | 2002 |
| Accession Number: | EJ643385 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Presents encouraging empirical findings related to an attempt to create an efficient and reliable instrument to assess the nature and quality of critical discourse and thinking in a text-based educational context. Suggests that cognitive presence (critical, practical inquiry) can be created and supported in a computer-conference environment with appropriate teaching and social presence. (Author/AEF) |
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| ISSN: | 0892-3647 |
