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Comparative Study of Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Case Discussions

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Levin, B., Robbins, H. & Ye, H. (2004). Comparative Study of Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Case Discussions. In R. Ferdig et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (pp. 551-558). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2004
Atlanta, GA, USA
2004
ISBN 1-880094-52-5
  Richard Ferdig, Caroline Crawford, Roger Carlsen, Niki Davis, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Barbara Levin, Holly Robbins, He Ye, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States

Abstract

This study compares preservice teachers' preferences during online case discussions for synchronous vs. asynchronous modes and facilitation by peers or the instructor during a web-supported course on classroom management. Findings from surveys indicated that participants' strong initial preference for asynchronous discussions changed by the end of the semester, but preferences for peer vs. instructor facilitation remained about the same. Means for participants' initial and final responses to a dilemma-based case were statistically higher in a re-analysis of the case. An analysis of participants' responses as to why and/or how their thinking about the case changed or remained the same during the semester is provided. Explanations of participants' preferences for synchronous vs. asynchronous and peer or instructor-facilitated online case discussions are also provided.

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