A framework for a development of online learning communities
Online learning communities are often part and parcel of blended learning pedagogies in both traditional and distance learning institutions to enhance learning. One of the popular models to help create these communities is the Community of Inquiry (CoI) model, designed to help learners become...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/394/1/framework.pdf http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/394/ |
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| Institution: | Open University Malaysia |
| Summary: | Online learning communities are often part and parcel of blended learning
pedagogies in both traditional and distance learning institutions to enhance
learning. One of the popular models to help create these communities is the
Community of Inquiry (CoI) model, designed to help learners become engaged
with their course mates and tutors online. The goal is to create a community
where learners collaboratively construct meaningful knowledge. It is believed
that the three types of presence (cognitive, social and teaching) specified in the
model will create an appropriate environment for more matured open distance
learners. The CoI model was selected for a study at the Open University Malaysia
(OUM) to determine the effectiveness of its current online learning
implementation. Forums from 20 courses were analysed by a group of
academicians. At the end of the study, it was believed that the CoI model could
be used as a framework to implement its online learning, particularly in
developing a community of learners as a means to enhance their understanding of
the subject matter. Following the acceptance by the OUM academic board, the
CoI model was introduced during the recent tutor training. (Authors' abstract) |
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