Labeled Postings for Asynchronous Interaction

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ChanLin, L.J., Chen, Y.T. & Chan, K.C. (2009). Labeled Postings for Asynchronous Interaction. AACE Journal, 17(4), 317-332. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal Information

AACE Journal
ISSN 1065-6901
Volume 17, Issue 4, October 2009
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Lih-Juan ChanLin, Department of Library & Information Science, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan; Yong-Ting Chen, Graduate Institute of Library, Information and Archival Studies, National Chengchi University, Taiwan; Kung-Chi Chan, Department of Food & Nutrition, Providence University, Taiwan

Abstract

** Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2008 ** The Internet promotes computer-mediated communications, and so asynchronous learning network systems permit more flexibility in time, space, and interaction than synchronous mode of learning. The key point of asynchronous learning is the materials for web-aided teaching and the flow of knowledge. This research focuses on improving online interaction by using labeled postings embedded in the e-Forum discussion tool developed for this research. Subjects for the study were students who enrolled in the "Drug & Nutrient Interaction" course using PBL (Problem-Based Learning) approach. Students’ online discussion data were gathered during the academic years of 2004 and 2006. Data from the study reveal that the design of labels for postings promoted interactive responses among learners, and the frequency of personal discussion increased. Self-improvement and the development of new subjects from discussion forums were also observed among learners.

Keywords

• Post Secondary Education
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Distance Education
• Educational Technology
• eLearning
• Interaction
• Human Computer Interaction

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