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Article: Audio-based versus text-based asynchronous online discussion: Two case studies
Title | Audio-based versus text-based asynchronous online discussion: Two case studies |
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Authors | |
Keywords | Affordance Audio discussion Online discussion Text discussion Wimba voice board |
Issue Date | 2013 |
Citation | Instructional Science, 2013, v. 41 n. 2, p. 365-380 How to Cite? |
Abstract | The main objective of this paper is to examine the use of audio- versus text-based asynchronous online discussions. We report two case studies conducted within the context of semester-long teacher education courses at an Asian Pacific university. Forty-one graduate students participated in Study I. After the online discussions (both audio-based as well as text-based) had ended, qualitative data via student reflections were collected. Results revealed that audio-based discussions have six distinct perceived affordances compared to text-based ones. Interestingly, despite the reported affordances, more than half of the students reported that they preferred to use a text-based discussion if given a choice. The main reasons for their preference were explored. In Study II, 42 undergraduate students took part. Similar to Study I, participants in Study II also indicated that they felt more comfortable using a text-based discussion. The reasons for their preference were also discussed. Directions for future research are proposed. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/194497 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 2.6 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 1.198 |
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dc.contributor.author | Hew, KF | - |
dc.contributor.author | Cheung, WS | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-01-30T03:32:39Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2014-01-30T03:32:39Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2013 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Instructional Science, 2013, v. 41 n. 2, p. 365-380 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0020-4277 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/194497 | - |
dc.description.abstract | The main objective of this paper is to examine the use of audio- versus text-based asynchronous online discussions. We report two case studies conducted within the context of semester-long teacher education courses at an Asian Pacific university. Forty-one graduate students participated in Study I. After the online discussions (both audio-based as well as text-based) had ended, qualitative data via student reflections were collected. Results revealed that audio-based discussions have six distinct perceived affordances compared to text-based ones. Interestingly, despite the reported affordances, more than half of the students reported that they preferred to use a text-based discussion if given a choice. The main reasons for their preference were explored. In Study II, 42 undergraduate students took part. Similar to Study I, participants in Study II also indicated that they felt more comfortable using a text-based discussion. The reasons for their preference were also discussed. Directions for future research are proposed. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V. | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | Instructional Science | - |
dc.subject | Affordance | - |
dc.subject | Audio discussion | - |
dc.subject | Online discussion | - |
dc.subject | Text discussion | - |
dc.subject | Wimba voice board | - |
dc.title | Audio-based versus text-based asynchronous online discussion: Two case studies | - |
dc.type | Article | - |
dc.description.nature | link_to_subscribed_fulltext | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s11251-012-9232-7 | - |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-84873706588 | - |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 244615 | - |
dc.identifier.volume | 41 | - |
dc.identifier.issue | 2 | - |
dc.identifier.spage | 365 | - |
dc.identifier.epage | 380 | - |
dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000314712100007 | - |
dc.identifier.issnl | 0020-4277 | - |