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online_discussion_-_copy_1.pptOnline Discussion:
Content analysis Model
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Based on Gunawardena, Lowe & Anderson (1997) Online forum: a student-centered learning environment where participants can share knowledge, discuss ideas and contribute to each others’ understandings of important issues. Implicit in this are the concept of collaborative learning in a community of learners, a perception of learning as a social activity, and a constructivist. approach to learning. Also very relevant is Moore’s Three Types of Interaction
5 phase model
Shows how knowledge construction moves through 5 levels
from knowledge sharing to knowledge building
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Aim = Knowledge construction NOT knowledge reproduction. Big question: How far do posts reflect knowledge construction, in depth inquiry rather than superficial comments. What is going on in the forum – deep or surface learning?
Phase 1
- Sharing and
comparing
information
- Statements, observations
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Two columns; Process variables (how learners negotiate and interact) + product variables (content and outcomes of learner interactions)
Phase 2
Discovery
&
Exploration
- Questions
- clarification,
- elaboration
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Discovering different views and perspectives leading to self-directed inquiry to seek clarification and elaboration.
Phase 3
- Negotiation of meaning
- co-construction of knowledge
- Joint meaning making
- Shared understanding
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, High form of collaborative learning - identifying areas of agreement and disagreement, coming to a shared understanding – or accommodation
Phase 4
- Testing ideas
- Revising ideas
- Testing & revising against personal knowledge
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Personal knowledge would include theoretical knowledge + lived experience. These would be cited in evidence +use of examples
and investigation of alternative viewpoints
Phase 5
- Awareness of new knowledge
- Metacognitive statements
- reflections,
- summarizing agreement
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Statements reflecting new knowledge construction, reflections on process of co-construction and a synthesis of areas of agreement and disagreement.
NB. The on-line forum functions best as a constructivist student-centered learning environment enabling collaboration, sharing of ideas, group discussion, and the development of a community of learners
