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Edited by Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Utah
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in
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Volume 38 Number 2 Winter 2005
A Comparative Analysis of Online Discussion Participation
Protocols
Joi L. Moore and Rose M. Marra
University of Missouri–Columbia
Abstract
Thirty-seven graduate students in two course sections were required
to contribute to the online discussion of an instructional design case
study. The discussion forums required different participation protocols;
students in section one implemented a constructive argumentation
approach while students in section two had less structure for their
postings. The results revealed that both sections exhibited
co-construction of knowledge as measured using the content analysis
protocol the Interaction Analysis Model (IAM), but the less structured
section reached the highest phase of knowledge building. In addition we
found that the constructive argumentation approach and the task-oriented
nature of the discussion influenced the interactions and co-construction
of knowledge. The findings reveal practical implications for effective
design of online discussion that may improve the quality of
learning.
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Contributor
Joi L. Moore, PhD, is an associate professor in the School of
Information Science & Learning Technologies at the University of
Missouri-Columbia. Her research interests include the design and
development of interactive computer environments that support learning
or performance-based activities.
Rose M. Marra, PhD, is an assistant professor in the School of
Information Science & Learning Technologies at the University of
Missouri-Columbia. She is PI of the NSF-funded Assessing Women in
Engineering Project. Her research interests include gender equity
issues, the epistemological development of college students, and
promoting meaningful learning in Web-based learning environments.
Contact
Joi L. Moore
303 Townsend Hall
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, 65211
moorejoi@missouri.edu
Rose M. Marra
303 Townsend Hall
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO, 65211
rmarra@missouri.edu
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