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The Structure Of Discussions In An Online Communication Course: What Do Students Find Most Effective?, Laura Jacobi
The Structure Of Discussions In An Online Communication Course: What Do Students Find Most Effective?, Laura Jacobi
Communication Studies Department Publications
The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of students regarding what was effective about the way in which the asynchronous discussions were structured in an upper level online organizational communication course. Surveys from 27 student participants were used, with questions focused upon the structure of discussions in the online course as compared to other online courses and to traditional classrooms. Results indicate structured and relevant discussion prompts, small group placement, visible postings, and required weekly postings as significant factors to student success. The majority of students also found online discussions more effective than live discussions in traditional …
Asynchronous Learning Networks: Policy Implications For Minority Serving Institutions And For Leaders Addressing Needs Of Minority Learners, Janet K. Poley
Asynchronous Learning Networks: Policy Implications For Minority Serving Institutions And For Leaders Addressing Needs Of Minority Learners, Janet K. Poley
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For minority serving institutions, policies that support learners call for decisions about equity, quality, cost, impact on national economic performance and international global relationships