Edited by Dr. David J. Ayersman, Mary Washington College, and Dr. W. Michael Reed, New York University
formerly Journal of Research on Computing in Education

JRCE, Volume 33, Number 2, Winter 2000

The Dilemma of Evaluating Electronic Discussion Groups

Gregory R. MacKinnon
Acadia University

Abstract

Electronic discussion groups show great promise as an instructional technique that extends the formal classroom meeting. This article addresses the dilemma of whether instructors should associate assessment schemes with the electronic discussion forum. A coding technique called “cognotes” is presented as an example of how assessment can potentially promote substantive electronic discussions.

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Contributor

Gregory R. MacKinnon is an assistant professor of science and technology education in the School of Education at Acadia University.

Address: Gregory MacKinnon, School of Education, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B0P 1X0 Canada; gregory.mackinnon@acadiau.ca

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