What is wrong with online class discussions? An examination of the current research regarding the effect of instructor intervention techniques on the quality of student responses

Virtual Brief Paper ID: 47625
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    Jaclyn Krause
    Central Washington University
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    Jan Tucker
    Columbia Southern University
  3. Stephanie YoungGonzaga
    Ashford University

Abstract: Many best practices exist for facilitating online class discussion. Yet, there seems to be a general lack of both student engagement and quality participation. This paper explores the current research in online discussion from the perspective of types of interactions, quality of those interactions, and the impact of computer mediated communication on those interactions. An examination of best practices leads to suggestion for future research.

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