Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Discussion Forum as the Central Element of the Online Seminar: Content-Analysis of Posts by German Students

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2012 5 (12)
Authors
Rozina, Irina N.; Zhukova, Nadezda S.
Contact information
Zhukova, Nadezda S.: Distance and Independent Studies Center Technical University of Kaiserslautern Erwin-Schrödinger-Straße , 57 Gebäude, D-67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
Keywords
discussion forum; computer-mediated communication; content analysis; online seminar; gender aspect
Abstract

The Role of the tutor for distance courses moderation, as well as the aims of discussion forum usage by learners are discussed. Discussion forum posts have been analyzed and the importance of asynchronous computer-mediated communication for knowledge acquisition by learners has been proved. Gender aspect is also taken into consideration.

Pages
1823-183
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/3240

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