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The use of labeled postings for promoting asynchronous interaction

Full Paper: Case Study ID: 21669
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    Lih-Juan ChanLin
    Fu-Jen Catholic University
  2. Yong-Ting Chen
    Graduate Institute of Library, Information & Archival Studies, National Chengchi University
  3. Kung-Chi Chan
    Department of Food & Nutrition, Providence University

Abstract: The Internet promotes computer-mediated communications, and so asynchronous learning network systems permit more flexibility in time, space, and interaction. The key point of asynchronous learning is the materials for web-aided teaching and the flow of knowledge. This research focuses on improving online interaction by using labeling postings embedded in the e-Forum discussion tool developed for this research. Subjects for the study were students who enrolled in the "Drug & Nutrient Interaction" course. Students’ online discussion data were gathered during the academic years of 2004 and 2006. Data from the study reveal that the design of labels for postings promoted interactive responses among learners, and the frequency of personal discussion increased. Self-improvement and the development of new subjects from discussion forums were also observed among learners.

Presider: Janette Yuvienco, National Taiwan University

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