Computer-mediated communication in the university classroom: An experiment with on-line discussions
Computer-mediated communication in the university classroom: An experiment with on-line discussions
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DOI：
10.1080/03634529709379088
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发表时间：
1997-07-01
影响因子：
2.3
通讯作者：
Althaus, SL
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作者：
Althaus, SL
本研究探讨是否补充面对面的讨论与计算机介导的讨论（CMD）提高了本科生在大型讲座课程的学习成绩。它还研究了志愿参加CMD小组的学生的特点，当这种参与是可选的，值得少量的信贷。一项涉及142名本科生的准实验研究的学生评价和学习成绩数据表明，面对面和计算机介导的讨论相结合，提供了一个优于传统课堂的学习环境上级。积极参与CMD小组的学生不仅报告说他们比其他人学到了更多，而且他们也倾向于比只参加面对面讨论的学生获得更高的分数。CMD参与者有更多的电子邮件的经验，但类似的计算机经验水平，其他学生参与在线讨论的模式进行了讨论沿着的方式，以增加参与CMD组。
This study examines whether supplementing face-to-face discussion with computer-mediated discussion (CMD) enhances the academic performance of undergraduate students in large lecture courses. It also examines the characteristics of students who volunteer to take part in CMD groups when such participation is optional and worth a small amount of credit. Student evaluations and academic performance data from a quasi-experimental study involving 142 undergraduates suggest that a combination of face-to-face and computer-mediated discussion provides a learning environment superior to that of the traditional classroom. Students actively involved in CMD groups not only reported learning more than they otherwise would have, but they also tended to earn higher grades than students taking part in face-to-face discussion only. CMD participants had more prior experience with electronic mail but similar levels of computer experience as other students Patterns of participation in the on-line discussions are discussed along with ways to increase participation in CMD groups.