A Review of Research on Factors That Impact Online Discussions

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Spatariu, A., Quinn, L. & Hartley, K. (2007). A Review of Research on Factors That Impact Online Discussions. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 737-742). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007
Vancouver, Canada
June 25, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-62-2
  Craig Montgomerie & Jane Seale
AACE

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Alexandru Spatariu, Linda Quinn, Kendall Hartley, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA

Abstract

In support of online discussions research, this review classifies and describes different factors such as instructional interventions and learner characteristics that affect the quality of discussions. The review will help educators better understand factors that play a role in shaping online discourse to suit course goals, such as group structure, mentoring, argumentation, and student characteristics. It is important for educators to be aware of what affects the quality of discourse as there is an increased use of online discussions at the postsecondary level.

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