Forums and Wikis and Blogs, Oh My: Building a Foundation for Social Computing in Education
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| Audience/Grade: | College Freshman-Continuing Education |
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Computer Science Engineering Education Research General Engineering, Engineering Science Information Systems Information Technology Mobile Learning Tablet PCs Teamwork |
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Reference - Educational Research Paper |
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Audio |
| Author(s): |
Timothy J. Ellis |
| Description: | Abstract - The goal of this study was to build a conceptual foundation for the educational use of Web 2.0 social computing technology by conducting an analysis of the studies reporting pedagogical uses of wikis, blogs, and threaded discussion forums. The analysis included an identification of the distinguishing and the shared characteristics of each of these asynchronous computer mediated communication tools, followed by an assessment of the implications of those characteristics. Citation: ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Session M1G, October 18-21, 2009, San Antonio, TX. |
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| Keywords: | Asynchronous learning networks Blogs discussion forums social computing Web 2.0 Wiki |
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| Related ABET Criteria: |
(k) Use modern engineering tools in engineering practice |
| Intervention(s): |
Distance learning Use of Online Learning Technologies Web-based |
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Research Methods: The data coding scheme was developed by adapting one validated for assessing GSS technology [10] to the ALN [4]. In specific, the following categories were examined: 1. Communication support, including: a) Support for interaction; b) Types of media supported; c) ?Openness? of the environment; and d) Delivery modality. 2. Process structure ? interaction with the course interface in terms of: a) Locus of control; and b) Organizational paradigm. 3. Information process, including: a) Support for student-content interaction; b) Tools for artifact development; and c) Nature of the artifact developed. |
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Medium |
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Very low |
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| Publication Date: | October 2009 |
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WWW |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Download URL: | http://fie-conference.org/fie2009/papers/1032.pdf |
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IEEE LOM Record |
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NEEDS
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