Interaction and Critical Inquiry in Asynchronous Computer-Mediated Conferencing: A Research Agenda
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| Title: | Interaction and Critical Inquiry in Asynchronous Computer-Mediated Conferencing: A Research Agenda |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hopkins, Joseph, Gibson, Will, Ros i. Sole, Cristina |
| Source: | Open Learning. Feb 2008 23(1):29-42. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Interaction, Tutors, Inquiry, Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking, Virtual Classrooms, Constructivism (Learning), Outcomes of Education, Students, Teleconferencing |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02680510701815301 |
| ISSN: | 0268-0513 |
| Abstract: | This paper reviews research on learner and tutor interaction in asynchronous computer-mediated (ACM) conferences used in distance learning. The authors note claims made for the potential of ACM conferences to promote higher-order critical inquiry and the social construction of knowledge, and argue that there is a general lack of evidence regarding the actual achievement of these aims in such conferences. We present and discuss the relevant research literature currently available on the effects of social presence, the tutor's teaching and moderating strategies, and task type. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research in each of these areas. (Contains 4 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 60 |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ786131 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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