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Move In-Class Discussion Online to Engage Distance Learning Students
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, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Austin, TX, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-27-8 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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Abstract

Student engagement plays an essential role in distance learning performance and achievement. This qualitative study aims to discuss how web-based discussion can be used as a strategy to increase student engagement in distance learning. Specifically, this study focused on the effect of using online discussion that asks distance leaners to post their discussion online instead of talking in class. In this study Padlet was utilized as the platform to support web-based discussion. Interviews and documents analysis were utilized to discuss how web-based discussion could help distance learning students engage in learning. Results indicated that web-based discussion had significant impact on distance learners’ engagement, including high quality interactions and development of effective learning strategies.

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Zhong, L. (2017). Move In-Class Discussion Online to Engage Distance Learning Students. In P. Resta & S. Smith (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 332-334). Austin, TX, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 10, 2024 from .

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