ERIC Number: EJ1135267
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-2014-5349
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Online Discussion Forums with Embedded Streamed Videos on Distance Courses
Fernandez, Vicenc; Simo, Pep; Castillo, David; Sallan, Jose M.
Journal of Technology and Science Education, v4 n1 p25-38 2014
Existing literature on education and technology has frequently highlighted the usefulness of online discussion forums for distance courses; however, the majority of such investigations have focused their attention only on text-based forums. The objective of this paper is to determine if the embedding of streamed videos in online discussion forums generates educational dialogue and consequently the feedback that students need in a Management Accounting Course. The findings suggest some interesting issues, such as: students prefer text answers except in complex questions, and videos never replace text commentaries and explanations, but rather complement them.
Descriptors: Video Technology, Computer Mediated Communication, Group Discussion, Online Courses, Distance Education, Feedback (Response), Higher Education, Student Attitudes, College Students, Electronic Mail, Questionnaires, Business Administration Education, Accounting, Foreign Countries, Likert Scales
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain (Barcelona)
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