Assessment of online interaction pattern using the Q-4R framework
Online learning has merged into mainstream education as it allows learners to work at their own pace, get personalized attention and interact in a structured manner. The role of interaction is crucial in this process andvarious methods have been proposed in literature (Marcelo and Perera, 2007) t...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/641/1/assessment_shriram.pdf http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/641/ |
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| Institution: | Open University Malaysia |
| Summary: | Online learning has merged into mainstream education as it allows learners to work at their
own pace, get personalized attention and interact in a structured manner. The role of
interaction is crucial in this process andvarious methods have been proposed in literature
(Marcelo and Perera, 2007) to analyze its role in online learning. The purpose of this paper
is to present findings on analysis of the linkages between interaction patterns, task given and
facilitation methods in an online learning environmentA model of interaction patterns called
Q-4R framework is proposed and, the experiences of 16students of the Master of
Instructional Design & Technology programme at the Open University Malaysia
werestudied. The flow of interactions in two comparable courses was explored for a period of
two months each and evaluated. The study has thrown significant conclusions that can help
us further understand the progression in interaction patterns over a period of time
inadvertently aiding lifelong learning. (Abstract by authors) |
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