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ERIC Number: EJ643544
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0735-6331
How Do Students Participate in Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Discussions?
Davidson-Shivers, Gayle V.; Muilenburg, Lin Y.; Tanner, Erica J.
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v25 n4 p351-66 2001
Investigates how graduate students participated in online discussions over a two-week period to determine the utility of synchronous and asynchronous modes of discussion. Types and amounts of communication statements participants made in chats and threaded discussions were analyzed. Results indicate that both types of discussion are liked and should be considered viable options in online learning communities. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Electronic Mail, Graduate Students, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Online Systems, Participation, Student Attitudes, Student Reaction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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