You are here:

A Case Study on the Relationships between Participation in Online Discussion and Achievement of Project Work
Article

, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Volume 17, Number 4, ISSN 1055-8896 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

Full Text

Abstract

"** Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2006 ** The objective of the study is to discuss about the correlation between each group's performances of participation in online discussion and their achievements of project-based works. Performances of online discussion consist of content, frequency, and frequency of participation in discussion after each login into the Web community system. Research result reveals, in five groups, there are four groups with a positive correlation between their online discussion frequencies and their PBL works, however, there is a weaker correlation for one group of four. There is one group with a non-positive, even a negative, correlation between its online discussion frequency and its PBL works. All groups are with a positive correlation between their online discussion contents and their PBL works, however, there are weaker correlations for two groups. A fact is confirmed that backgrounds of members in three project-based groups would affect performances of their online discussion. Additionally, research result recommends the necessity of the establishment of the Jigsaw expert group discussion for learners involving project-based collaborative learning. However, there are some problems encountered during the process of Jigsaw method. Accordingly, the effectiveness of the expert group discussion is restrained.

Citation

Chang, C.C. (2008). A Case Study on the Relationships between Participation in Online Discussion and Achievement of Project Work. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 17(4), 477-509. Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 27, 2023 from .

© 2008 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

Keywords

References

View References & Citations Map
  1. Al-Balooshi, F. (2002). The role of discussion rooms in developing e-learning community: The experience of university of Bahrain. In R. Kinshuk et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Computers in Education (pp. 1241-1244). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Computer Society.
  2. Baltes, B. (2002). Virtual classroom discussions versus traditional classroom discussions. In R. Kinshuk et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Computers in Education (pp.452-453). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Computer Society.
  3. Barrett, H. (2003). Distance Course Policies. Retrieved on February 20, 2006, from http://electronicportfolios.com/distance/policies.html
  4. Beck, C. E., & Schornack, G. R. (2004). Theory and practice for distance education: A heuristic model for the virtual classroom. In C. Howard, K. Schenk
  5. Bielaczyc, K., & Collins, A. (2002). Knowledge forum as a catalyst for fostering knowledge-building communities. In R. Kinshuk et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Computers in Education (pp. 1241-1244). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Computer Society.
  6. Bonk, C. J., Wisher, R. A., & Lee, J. Y. (2004). Moderating learner-centered elearning: Problems and solutions, benefits and implications. In T. S. Roberts (Ed.), Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice (pp. 54-85). Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.
  7. Brooks, D. W., Nolan, D. E., & Gallagher, S. M. (2001). Web-teaching: A guide to designing interactive teaching for the World Wide Web. New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum publishers.
  8. Challahan, S. (2004). Cultivating a public sector knowledge management community of practice. In P. Hildreth & C. Kimble (Eds.), Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice (pp. 267-271). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing.
  9. Chang, C., & Chan, Y. (2003). Web-enabled project based learning strategies and activities – Learning objective-oriented Jigsaw collaborative learning. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference of Computer-Assisted Instruction. National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  10. Chang, L. J., Yang, J. C., & Chang, T. W. (2002). Multilayer education service platforms and its implementation. In R. Kinshuk et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Computers in Education (pp.1241-1244). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Computer Society.
  11. Christopher, M. M., Thomas, J. A., & Tallewnt-Runnels, M. K. (2004). Raising the bar: Encouraging high level thinking in online discussion forums. Roeper Review, 26(3), 166-172.
  12. Clarke, J. (1994). The Jigsaw method. In S. Sharan (Ed.). Handbook of collaborative learning methods. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
  13. Cini, M. A. (1998). Learning leadership online: A synergy of the medium and the message. Journal of Leadership Studies, 5(2), 103.
  14. Collis, B. (1997). Supporting project-based collaborative learning via a world wide web environment. In B. Khan (Eds.), Web-Based Instruction (pp. 213219). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
  15. Collis, B., & Meeuwsen, E. (1999). Learning to learn in a WWW-based environment. In D. French, C. Hale, C. Johndon, & G. Farr (Eds.), Internet Based Learning: An Introduction and Framework for Higher Education and Business (pp. 25-46). London: Kogan Page.
  16. Conrad, R. M., & Donaldson, J. A. (2004). Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  17. Daniels, T. (2002). A project based approach: Training teachers in classroom computer applications. In P. Barker & S. Rebelsky (Ed.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA (pp. 373-375). Norfolk, VA: AACE.
  18. Edelstein, S. & Edwards, J. (2002). If you build it, they will come: Building learning communities through threaded discussion. Journal of Online Distance Education Administration, 5(1). Retrieved on February 22, 2006, from http://www.westga.edu/~distance/jmain11.html.
  19. Graves, L. (1994). Creating a community context for collaborative learning. In S. Sharan (Ed.). Handbook of collaborative learning methods. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
  20. Greenlaw, S. (1999). Using groupware to enhance teaching and learning in undergraduate economics. The Journal of Economic Education, 30(1), 33.
  21. Hanna, D., Glowacki-Dudka, M., & Conceicao-Runlee, S. (2000). 147 Practical
  22. Hew, K. F., & Cheung, W. S. (2003). Evaluating the participation and quality of thinking of pre-service teachers in an asynchronous online discussion environment: PART II. International Journal of Instructional Media, 30(4), 355-367.
  23. Hinze, U., Bischoff, M., & Blakowski, G. (2002). Jigsaw method in the context of CSCL. In P. Barker & S. Rebelsky (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA (pp.789-794). Norfolk, VA: AACE.
  24. Ingram, A. L., & Hathorn, L. G. (2004). Methods for analyzing collaboration in online communications. In T. S. Roberts (Ed.), Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice (pp.215-241). Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.
  25. Jeong, A. (2006). The Forum Manager. Retrieved on February 20, 2006, from http://bbproject.tripod.com/ForumManager/index.htm.
  26. Joyce, D. (2002). Factors affecting contributions to electronic discussion boards: A preliminary analysis. In R. Kinshuk et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference on Computers in Education 2002 (pp. 433-434). Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Computer Society.
  27. Karayan, S., & Crowe, J. (1997) Student perceptions of electronic discussion groups. T. H. E. Journal, 24, 69-71.
  28. Kearsley, G. (2000). Online education: Learning and teaching in cyberspace. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
  29. Krajcik, J., Czerniak, C., & Berger, C. (2003). Teaching science in elementary and middle school classrooms: A project-based approach. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
  30. Kukulska-Hulme, A. (2004). Do online collaborative group need leaders? In T. S. Roberts (Ed.), Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice (pp. 215-241). Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing.
  31. Lu, Y. (2001). Empirical study of web-based learning community: Use, affecting factors, its influences on learning accomplishment. Unpublished master thesis. Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  32. Markkanen, H., Ponta, D., & Donzellini, G. (2001). NetPro: Methodologies and tools for project-based learning in Internet. In C. Montgomerie & J. Viteli (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA (pp.1230-1235). Norfolk, VA: AACE.
  33. McManus, M., and Aiken, R. (1995). Using an intelligent tutor to facilitate collaborative learning. In B. Collis & G. Davies (Eds.), Innovating adult learning
  34. Moursund, D. (1999). Project-based learning using information technology. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
  35. Palloff, R., & Pratt, K. (1999). Building learning communities in cyberspace. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
  36. Richards, L. J., Dooley, K. E. & Lindner, J. R. (2004). Online course design principles. In C. Howard, K. Schenk & R. Discenza (Eds.), Distance Learning and University Effectiveness: Changing Educational Paradigms for Online Learning (pp. 99-118). Hershey, PA: Information Science Publishing. Salmon, G. (2005). E-tivities. Great Britain: RoutledgeFalmer.
  37. Schweizer, H. (1999). Designing and teaching an online course: Spinning your web classroom. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
  38. Silberman, M. (1996). Active learning: 101 strategies to teach any subject. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
  39. Silberman, M. (1998). Active training: A handbook of techniques, designs, case examples, and Tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.
  40. Teigland, R., & Wasko, M. (2004). Extending richness with reach: Participation and knowledge exchange in electronic networks of practice. In P. Hildreth & C. Kimble (Eds.), Knowledge Networks: Innovation through Communities of Practice (pp.230-242). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing.

These references have been extracted automatically and may have some errors. Signed in users can suggest corrections to these mistakes.

Suggest Corrections to References

Cited By

View References & Citations Map

These links are based on references which have been extracted automatically and may have some errors. If you see a mistake, please contact info@learntechlib.org.

Also Read

Related Collections