Open and Closed Mode of Online Discussion - Does It Matter?

This paper addresses some issues concerning online task type. Using categories, namely, Scaffolding, Feedback on Performance, Cognitive Structuring, Modelling, Contingency Management, Instructing and Questioning to analyze message transactions, or means of assistance in CMC 'Discussion Board', this...

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Publicado en:Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 103 - 115
Autores principales: Jalil, Habibah Abd., McFarlane, Angela
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Universiti Putra Malaysia Mar2010
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          Department of Science and Technical Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
          Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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        Telematics
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