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Types of Interaction in Online Discussion Forums: A Case Study

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  • Zuheir Khlaif
  • Hamid Nadiruzzaman
  • Kyungbin Kwon

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The purpose of this paper is to identify the types of students’ interaction, as well as their discussion patterns in an online course. The study took place in a large Midwestern University and 17 graduate students participated in the study. The primary data was obtained from students’ discussion forum postings. The researchers used both qualitative and quantitative approaches to describe and analyze the types of discussion and interaction. The researchers developed a coding scheme based on theories and models. The findings of the study reveal that computer mediated communication (CMC) has a positive potential to increase interaction among students. Furthermore, the findings confirm the effectiveness of asynchronous online environment in supporting online learning community. Participants were engaged in social interaction to build their knowledge. This study recommends two-way interaction for achieving sustainable discussion and promoting higher level of interaction.

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  • Zuheir Khlaif & Hamid Nadiruzzaman & Kyungbin Kwon, 2017. "Types of Interaction in Online Discussion Forums: A Case Study," Journal of Educational Issues, Macrothink Institute, vol. 3(1), pages 155169-1551, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:jeijnl:v:3:y:2017:i:1:p:155169
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