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ERIC Number: EJ805759
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jul
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 41
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0892-3647
Content Analysis in Computer-Mediated Communication: Analyzing Models for Assessing Critical Thinking through the Lens of Social Constructivism
Buraphadeja, Vasa; Dawson, Kara
American Journal of Distance Education, v22 n3 p130-145 Jul 2008
This article reviews content analysis studies aimed to assess critical thinking in computer-mediated communication. It also discusses theories and content analysis models that encourage critical thinking skills in asynchronous learning environments and reviews theories and factors that may foster critical thinking skills and new knowledge construction. (Contains 1 figure, 1 note and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Computer Mediated Communication, Critical Thinking, Content Analysis, Thinking Skills, Distance Education, Models, Educational Theories, Literature Reviews, Educational Technology, Research Methodology, Evaluation Methods, Coding, Learning Processes, Interpersonal Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Teacher Student Relationship
Lawrence Erlbaum. 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
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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