Promoting Spontaneous Facilitation in Online Discussions: Designing Object and Ground Rules

Yu-mei Wang; Der-Thanq Chen

Educational Media International Vol. 47, No. 3 (September 2010) pp. 247–262

Facilitation is a key factor in ensuring the success of class discussions. Traditionally, instructors are the ones who assume the role of facilitators in discussions. Online learning environments open opportunities for students to assume the role of ...

Assessing Online Discussions: A Holistic Approach

Yu-mei Wang; Der-Thanq Chen

Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 46, No. 2 (2017) pp. 178–190

This article reports a holistic approach to assessing online discussions. This holistic approach integrates three assessment methods: assessment of learning, assessment for learning, and assessment as learning. Assessment of learning directly...

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN DESIGNING ONLINE DISCUSSIONS TO PROMOTE COGNITIVE PRESENCE – A PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Yu-mei Wang; Der-Thanq Chen

Online Learning Journal Vol. 12, No. 3 (Dec 17, 2008)

Essential Elements in Designing Online Discussions to Promote Cognitive Presence--A Practical Experience

Yu-mei Wang; Victor Der-Thanq Chen

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks Vol. 12, No. 3 (December 2008) pp. 157–177

Online discussions have been increasingly integrated into face-to-face classes at universities to enhance student learning of course content. The primary focus of past research has been on the end products of online discussions. Studies reported...