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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Asynchronous learning networks"”.
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Using content and process scaffolds for collaborative discourse in asynchronous learning networks
Discourse, a form of collaborative learning, is one of the most widely used methods of teaching and learning in the online environment. Particularly, in large courses, discourse needs to be 'structured' to be effective. Historically, technology-mediated learning (TML) research has been inconclusive …
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The effects of digital audio on social presence, motivation and perceived learning in asynchronous learning networks
… motivation was a stronger indicator of perceived learning and satisfaction than social presence. In particular, extrinsic motivation measured by perceived usefulness was the strongest indicator of perceived learning and satisfaction. Between the two digital audio formats, the narrated Microsoft …
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Online pedagogy: the pedagogical variation model for asynchronous online teaching
The thesis investigates online teaching and learning and in particular, the role of the 'e moderator' as pedagogical leader in relation to e-learner capabilities. The research builds upon a number of existing models including that of Bass and Alvolio (1996), their 'transactional/task-giving' and …
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Modeling usage of an online research community
… tools were implemented in a field site - the Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN) Research community. A longitudinal field study was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the designed tools. This research explored people's behavior inside a research community by analyzing web server logs. The …
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Collaborative examinations in asyncronous learning networks : field experiments on collaborative learning through online assessments
With the proliferation of computer networks and the emergence of virtual teams, learning and knowledge sharing in the online environment has become an increasingly important topic. Applying constructivism and collaborative learning theories to assessment, the collaborative online exam is designed …