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Article: Asynchronous online discussion thread development: Examining growth patterns and peer-facilitation techniques
Title | Asynchronous online discussion thread development: Examining growth patterns and peer-facilitation techniques |
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Keywords | Facilitation techniques Online discussions Thread growth |
Issue Date | 2009 |
Citation | Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009, v. 25 n. 5, p. 438-452 How to Cite? |
Abstract | This study extends the research on asynchronous online discussion (AOD) by providing a perspective on: (1) the growth patterns of discussion threads and (2) the influence of peer- or student-facilitation techniques on thread development. Using the Pointing, Questioning, Resolving and Summarizing (PQRS) facilitation techniques framework, the threaded discussions of seven AOD forums were carefully mapped out and each message in the postings was examined to determine the type of facilitation techniques applied. Results suggest that an online discussion thread grows either one of three patterns: a 'short thread pattern', an 'extended thread pattern' with an elongated structure or a 'split thread pattern' with a broad structure. Results also suggest that the use of Resolving and Summarizing facilitation techniques tends to foster early thread termination. Understanding how each PQRS student-facilitation technique impacts thread development reinforces the need to combine the use of 'questioning' techniques with other facilitation techniques to enhance thread continuity. We end by discussing some possible implications and issues for future research. © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/194404 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 5.1 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 1.842 |
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dc.contributor.author | Chan, JCC | - |
dc.contributor.author | Hew, KF | - |
dc.contributor.author | Cheung, WS | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-01-30T03:32:33Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2014-01-30T03:32:33Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2009, v. 25 n. 5, p. 438-452 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0266-4909 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/194404 | - |
dc.description.abstract | This study extends the research on asynchronous online discussion (AOD) by providing a perspective on: (1) the growth patterns of discussion threads and (2) the influence of peer- or student-facilitation techniques on thread development. Using the Pointing, Questioning, Resolving and Summarizing (PQRS) facilitation techniques framework, the threaded discussions of seven AOD forums were carefully mapped out and each message in the postings was examined to determine the type of facilitation techniques applied. Results suggest that an online discussion thread grows either one of three patterns: a 'short thread pattern', an 'extended thread pattern' with an elongated structure or a 'split thread pattern' with a broad structure. Results also suggest that the use of Resolving and Summarizing facilitation techniques tends to foster early thread termination. Understanding how each PQRS student-facilitation technique impacts thread development reinforces the need to combine the use of 'questioning' techniques with other facilitation techniques to enhance thread continuity. We end by discussing some possible implications and issues for future research. © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | Journal of Computer Assisted Learning | - |
dc.subject | Facilitation techniques | - |
dc.subject | Online discussions | - |
dc.subject | Thread growth | - |
dc.title | Asynchronous online discussion thread development: Examining growth patterns and peer-facilitation techniques | - |
dc.type | Article | - |
dc.description.nature | link_to_subscribed_fulltext | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2009.00321.x | - |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-69749107716 | - |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 244658 | - |
dc.identifier.volume | 25 | - |
dc.identifier.issue | 5 | - |
dc.identifier.spage | 438 | - |
dc.identifier.epage | 452 | - |
dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000269496400003 | - |
dc.identifier.issnl | 0266-4909 | - |