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ERIC Number: EJ721350
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jul
Pages: 8
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0363-4523
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Prestige, Centrality, and Learning: A Social Network Analysis of an Online Class
Russo, Tracy C.; Koesten, Joy
Communication Education, v54 n3 p254-261 Jul 2005
This study explored relations between social network characteristics in an online graduate class and two learning outcomes: affective and cognitive learning. The social network analysis data were compiled by entering the number of one-to-one postings sent by each student to each other student in a course web site discussion space into a specially designed spreadsheet. Regression analysis revealed that both network prestige and network centrality were robust predictors of cognitive learning outcomes. Self-reported affective learning, however, was not related to network factors. Results illustrate the utility of social network analysis in understanding interaction and learning outcomes in online classes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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