Title

Creating A Community Of Inquiry In Online Environments: An Exploratory Study On The Effect Of A Protocol On Interactions Within Asynchronous Discussions

Keywords

Adult learning; Distance education; Post-secondary education; Teaching/learning strategies

Abstract

The purpose of our research was to examine the influence of an online protocol on asynchronous discussions. A mixed-methods study compared two online graduate classes: one that used a protocol and one that did not use a protocol for the same discussion about a complex reading. Analysis of the data revealed that the online protocol more evenly distributed the presence of cognitive, social, and teaching elements necessary to create and sustain an online community of inquiry. Use of the protocol also promoted more shared group cognition and more student ownership of the discussion and empowered students to facilitate themselves, helping to reduce the instructor workload. These findings may enable educators to provide more dynamic interaction and richer learning experiences in asynchronous online environments. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Publication Title

Computers and Education

Volume

58

Issue

1

Number of Pages

77-87

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2011.07.009

Socpus ID

80052528906 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/80052528906

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