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Self-direction online through structured task activity: Is online moderation always needed?

  • C McLoughlin
  • , Mitchell Parkes

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    Abstract

    A great deal of research has been conducted on the roles of online moderators and on support structures needed for successful online collaboration and productive learning. While some research indicates the need for highly structured environments with facilitation and tutor support, this case study suggests that by utilising well designed inquiry orientated tasks, students learn to self-direct their own activities. In the study presented here, the assessment of the task increased student motivation and task based interactions indicated that supportive feedback and social exchange was a characteristic feature of successful task engagement.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of ED-MEDIA 2002 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
    EditorsP. Barker, S. Rebelsky
    Place of PublicationWaynesville, United States of America
    PublisherAssociation for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
    Pages1293-1298
    ISBN (Print)1880094452
    Publication statusPublished - 2002
    EventED-MEDIA 2002: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications - Denver, United States of America
    Duration: 24 Jun 200229 Jun 2002

    Conference

    ConferenceED-MEDIA 2002: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
    CityDenver, United States of America
    Period24/06/0229/06/02

    Keywords

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators

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