Creating Cognitive Presence in a Blended Faculty Development Community
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| Title: | Creating Cognitive Presence in a Blended Faculty Development Community |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Vaughan, Norman, Garrison, D. Randy |
| Source: | Internet and Higher Education. 2005 8(1):1-12. |
| Availability: | Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Mediated Communication, Faculty Development, Online Courses, Comparative Analysis, Educational Environment |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.iheduc.2004.11.001 |
| ISSN: | 1096-7516 |
| Abstract: | The focus of this study was to understand how a blended learning approach can support the inquiry process (cognitive presence) in a faculty development context. The findings from this study indicate that there are several key differences and similarities in cognitive presence between face-to-face and online discussions. These differences and similarities are specifically related to the four phases of cognitive presence of the practical inquiry model. A comparison of the face-to-face and online discussion forums indicates that: a slightly higher percentage of "triggering events" occurred in the face-to-face discussions; "exploration" was the dominant phase in both environments; a noticeably greater percentage of comments were coded for "integration" in the online discussions; and the "resolution/application" phase was almost non-existent in both forms of discussion. The results from this study imply that an increased emphasis should be placed on teaching presence within a blended learning environment to ensure that participants achieve resolution in the inquiry cycle. (Contains 4 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ803715 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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