...Article Summary: Read-Only Participants: A Case for Student Communication in Online Classes As technology advances more and more, computers and internet have become more accessible, affordable, and ever so popular in recent times. With easy accessibility to internet, the online learning environment is a growing trend. Schools all over the nation offer online programs and fast earning degrees. Students from different demographics and age groups fill online classrooms making it even more popular. However, with such diversity in the classroom how does the instructor control communication in the classroom? Does the lack of participation from fellow students influence the learning environment? What are some of the different types of students often found in the online classes environment? This article will summarize the main points found in a research based on a case study prepared by Nagel, Blignaut, and Cronjé. With extensive research, investigation, and observations Nagel et. al.(2007) put together an article highlighting the importance of communication in the online classes. Noticing a significant drop-out rate in online classes, they were determined to research what affected this rate and which aspects of the online classes were setting students behind. The authors used different methods to gather data to support their findings, and used different articles to incorporate their research and back up their conclusions. In order to analyze student participation they "presented...
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...Article Summary Read-Only Participants: A Case For Student Communication In Online Classes Enrolment for online courses is booming, however there is a significantly lower rate of success to these classes than in the traditional classroom enviroment The article “Read-only participants: a case for student communication in online classes” discusses the role of communication in online courses as well as explaining why some students succeed and others fail. An 8 week study was done on a web based Master’s program. Online communication, class participation and group assignments were monitored Students fell into three categories: Distinction(75% or higher), Pass (50% - 74%) and Fail (less than 50%). Students that were successful read a significant amount of course material, participated actively in discussions (via posts) where they used high critical thinking skills. The online communities were high functioning and healthy. The facilitator (professor) greatly influenced the outcome of the class. The more interaction he had with the class through feedback and possitive comments, the better the class involvement. The unsuccessful students shared various factors. Coursework was not completed and they read only about half of the online course material. They scored low on colaboration and posted significantly fewer discussions than those that passed or excelled. The amount of peer interaction influences the quality of learning The read only student logged in often...
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...» Philosophy and Psychology Summary- Read Only Participants In: Philosophy and Psychology Summary- Read Only Participants A Case for Participation in Online Courses Tim Colgate Grand Canyon University: UNV 501 6/25/2012 A Case for Participation in Online Courses Online computer courses/degrees are becoming more frequent as technology improves and the availability of technology is greater. This article “Read-only participants: a case for student communication in online classes” (Nagel, Blignaut, Cronje 2007) analyzes data from several studies and suggests that active participation, as opposed to non-active participation, is directly correlated to student achievement. Read-Only Participants The term Read-only participants refers to online students who log into a specific classroom website, read the material provided or student post’s but do not get actively involved in the discussion. Buedouin (2002) suggested that read-only participants can learn and succeed in an online setting without participating (Nagel, Blinaught, & Cronje, 2007). However research by: Nagel, Blinaught, & Cronje (2007); Klemm (1998); Rovai & Barnum (2003); Swan, Shea, Frederickson, Pickett, & Pelz (2000), indicate that participation is essential to be a successful online student. Read-only students also have the tendency to create a negative environment within an online learning environment, with other having the perception that the read-only student does not care and does...
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...Article Summary Read-Only Participants: a Case for Student Communication in Online Classes Article Summary Read-Only Participants: A Case For Student Communication In Online Classes Enrolment for online courses is booming, however there is a significantly lower rate of success to these classes than in the traditional classroom environment The article “Read-only participants: a case for student communication in online classes” discusses the role of communication in online courses as well as explaining why some students succeed and others fail. An 8 week study was done on a web based Master’s program. Online communication, class participation and group assignments were monitored Students fell into three categories: Distinction (75% or higher), Pass (50% - 74%) and Fail (less than 50%). Students that were successful read a significant amount of course material, participated actively in discussions (via posts) where they used high critical thinking skills. The online communities were high functioning and healthy. The facilitator (professor) greatly influenced the outcome of the class. The more interaction he had with the class through feedback and positive comments, the better the class involvement. The unsuccessful students shared various factors. Coursework was not completed and they read only about half of the online course material. They scored low on collaboration and posted significantly fewer discussions than those that passed or excelled. The amount of peer interaction...
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...Summary Read-Only Participants: A case for student communication in online classes. Online learning is conducive to that of the traditional onsite learning facilities. There are some students who fully participate in the experience as well as those who take their learning environments for granted. A summary of the required reading “Read-only participants: a case for student communication in online classes” will support the noted claim. The study was completed to measure the various behaviors of the online learner. The research gathered the behaviors of students participating the in a Master’s degree web-based curriculum through the University of Pretoria. Beaudoin is noted as one of the greatest contributors to this case study. The study was broken into various parts. To support the introduction and conclusion of the study, the body included: Background, Literature, Context of this study, Methodology, and the Discussion. A breakdown of each subtopic of this study will be discussed in this summary. I have taken several online classes prior to reading this study and I found it to be very supportive to my conclusive evaluation of the practice. Although this study was completed in 2009, I can relate that my prior experiences in online classes were parallel to the researcher’s findings. The introduction made the reader aware that there are challenges to online learning and that “the establishment of an online community is widely held as the most important prerequisite...
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...Running head: UNV-501: ARTICLE SUMMARY UNV-501: Article Summary Melissa Osborne Grand Canyon University Title: UNV-5: Article Summary This article titled “Read-only participants: a case for student communication in online classes” discussed the importance of communication in online courses as well as the reasons why students succeed or fail in these online courses. To obtain answers to the concerns previously listed, an 8 week study of students in an online class was conducted. This study consisted of monitoring online communication and classroom activity among students with different backgrounds with geographical location and age being two of the main contributing factors. From this study, results of both success and failure were discovered and documented. From the aspect of success, the following results were found: First, classes that had online discussion helped students that would normally be introverts in a traditional class, to be active in discussions. Second, this type of class helped to improve the learning of students by creating questions and answers (in the form of posts) of high critical thinking skills. Third, online discussions that were developed created a community of support and healthy interaction (L. Nagel, et al., 2007). Fourth, the facilitator (professor) that was very interactive with his class became a great asset to the online class because he provided feedback and affirmations to the students through posted replies. Because...
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...they can adopt better than others, or they are providers of environmental goods or services. Analyse the case of a company. The assignment We will discuss various topics in the seminars. The discussion will be prepared by student groups, who will prepare, introduce the discussion by a presentation, lead the discussion, and finally summarize the outcomes. Besides this, the student group will research the topic in details, and using the outcomes of the discussion the group will write a research paper (essay) on the topic. The assignment consists of four major pillars: 1. The preparation and delivery of a presentation that introduces and prepares the discussion 2. Leading the discussion 3. An oral summary of the of the topic and the outcomes 4. An essay on the topic (not just the discussion!). Assignment Description Detailed Assignment Description Discussions and topics will be prepared and led by a small group. Discussions will be introduced by a 15-20 minutes long presentation. The aim of the presentations is to introduce the topic, to give necessary and useful information (e.g. facts, figures), to share an opinion, a point of view, or even to ask a question (or more). The presentation will be followed by a discussion. At the end of the discussion a member of the presenting group shall summarize the major outcomes and conclusions of the discussion. After the seminar, the group shall summarize conclusions...
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...Summary - Read-Only Participants: A Case for Student Communication in Online Classes Tonia Ray Grand Canyon University: UNV-501 January 30, 2013 Summary - Read-Only Participants: A Case for Student Communication in Online Classes More than ever, online classes are becoming a viable approach and solution for students pursuing undergraduate and secondary degrees. However, the accessibility to these classes does not guarantee all online students are receiving a quality education. Recent studies have shown that as online course enrollment increases, issues with assignment completion, lower quality work, and dropout rates have risen. One study revealed the drop-out rate for online students is 20 to 50% (Nagel, Blignaut, & Cronje, 2009), (as cited in Bernard et al., 2004). In their research, Nagel, Blignaut, and Cronje (2009) like Klemm (1998), Rovani, and Barnum (2003) felt it was essential to be participative in online discussions to be successful in a web-based learning environment. The study also revealed that within the virtual community of learners there exist two types of students that pose a risk to the online learning community, legitimate non-participation and inadvertent non-participation read-only participation. Legitimate non-participation students avoid the stage and are content observing others and contribute little to the success of the group. This type of student does not share personal learning experiences and feeds off group ideas...
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...Monitor Study Summary Issue All users have been provided with one 19” extended width monitor. The system provides the ability to view multiple documents at once (side by side) for comparison purposes, however this feature is not used very often because the screen size limits the display to only small fonts, the entire document is not visible all at once, and the dual display is too complicated to set-up. Additionally, the quality of the scan in many cases is not as clear as an original typed document (such as this document), requiring the font to be displayed larger than normal size in order for it to be legible. Tasks performed by our users require them to be constantly comparing documents. In order to compare documents, users usually switch back and forth between screens or print the documents. Our system does not provide the ability to simultaneously view a document while creating new forms, so users are required to switch back and forth. Currently, the our users are required to access several systems to obtain all of the necessary information, resulting in having several systems open simultaneously. Goal of Study The goal of the monitor study was to determine if an increase in the amount of screen surface would provide significant benefits such as improved efficiency, reduced print volume, increased accuracy, and reduced physical stress. If the increased screen space provided significant benefit, then the second goal of the study was to determine the best set-up...
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...and step-by-step guides for writing common business documents such as letters, memos, email, and press releases. Category: Business Documents Hide Descriptions Writing Guides Business Letters: When you write business letters in industry or for a class, knowing your purpose and audience will help determine what information to include. Generally, business letters follow a particular format, although your instructor or company may require you to use alternative formats. This guide provides writers with an introduction to writing business letters. Case Studies: This guide examines case studies, a form of qualitative descriptive research that is used to look at individuals, a small group of participants, or a group as a whole. Researchers collect data about participants using participant and direct observations, interviews, protocols, tests, examinations of records, and collections of writing samples. Starting with a definition of the case study, the guide moves to a brief history of this research method. Using several well documented case studies, the guide then looks at applications and methods including data collection and analysis. A discussion of ways to handle validity, reliability, and generalizability follows, with special attention to case studies as they are applied to composition studies. Finally, this guide examines the strengths and weaknesses of case studies. Desktop Publishing: Desktop publishing is the process of laying out and designing pages with your desktop...
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...Third Week Article summary is about the article titled “Read –Only Participants: A Case For a Student Communication in Online Classes” is about the value of communication in online modules as well as the success a scholar experiences when they pass an online module. The purpose of this article is to explain what the researchers conducted in an eight-week analysis of students from the online module. The analysis used the strategy to observe online communication and classroom activity used by the student’s primary dynamics like diversity, geography, and maturity. Additionally, the data gathered by Nagel et al (2009) about the scholar’s success and failures were documented. When they had a completed online module they concluded that the modules that had the discussion forums invited the student’s to be proactive in interaction with fellow students and the instructor. By writing quality responses, a student’s sense of community is established and communication is improved. Students having inquiries formulated by the instructor or fellow students that have been commented on by the instructor or the other students, have enhanced the online modules. Without the communication between the instructor and the students the online module would fail. When a student is not successful with their goal to complete the module it is because of lack of communication with the students and the instructor. The purpose of the article is to encourage communication within the online module environment...
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...teaching and learning in upper elementary and middle schools was funded by the National Science Foundation. Original Material Copyright 1992 by American Institute of Physics Materials edited and photoduplicated with permission. FORCES & MOTION INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP LEADER’S TOPIC INFORMATION INTRODUCTION TO FORCES & MOTION An understanding of force and motion is fundamental to the study of almost all other physics-related topics. Yet it is a topic often overlooked or only cursorily introduced in elementary and middle school science, even though it is a topic typically identified for inclusion in the curriculum for these grades. A primary reason for this is that many teachers do not feel comfortable about their own understanding of the topic. Consequently, this may be the most needed of all of the OPERATION PHYSICS workshops. This workshop leader’s notebook is divided into two parts: PART ONE Motion Part One begins by introducing participants to the concepts of space and time. These concepts are then used in describing simple types of motion. These motions are then classified as accelerated and not accelerated (constant velocity). Emphasis is placed on distinguishing between speed and velocity, between average and instantaneous values and on accelerated motion. This section should not be skipped, for it develops ideas necessary to the understanding of other ideas...
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...organization. Students will learn to apply an understanding of commonly employed business research techniques to improve a situation, solve a problem, or change a process. Other topics include problem framing, data collection, data analysis, and data presentation. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Cooper, D., & Schindler, P. (2011). Business research methods (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. All electronic materials are available on the student...
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