A Dynamic Social Feedback System to Support Learning and Social Interaction in Higher Education

Autor/in	Thoms, Brian
Titel	A Dynamic Social Feedback System to Support Learning and Social Interaction in Higher Education
Quelle	In: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 4 (2011) 4, S.340-352 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1939-1382
DOI	10.1109/TLT.2011.9
Schlagwörter	Social Networks; Web Sites; Electronic Publishing; Electronic Learning; Asynchronous Communication; Computer Mediated Communication; Correlation; Quasiexperimental Design; Student Surveys; Qualitative Research; Interpersonal Relationship; Introductory Courses; Learning Processes; Content Analysis; Feedback (Response); Statistical Significance; Open Source Technology; Integrated Learning Systems; Peer Evaluation; Social Environment; Constructivism (Learning); Hypothesis Testing; Grades (Scholastic); Web 2.0 Technologies; Computer System Design; Computer Software; Computer Science Education; Instructional Design; Instructional Effectiveness; College Instruction; College Students; Student Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Web-Design; Elektronisches Publizieren; Computerkonferenz; Korrelation; Schülerbefragung; Qualitative Forschung; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Einführungskurs; Learning process; Lernprozess; Inhaltsanalyse; Soziales Umfeld; Hypothesenprüfung; Hypothesentest; Notenspiegel; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtserfolg; Hochschullehre; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	In this research, we examine the design, construction, and implementation of a dynamic, easy to use, feedback mechanism for social software. The tool was integrated into an existing university's online learning community (OLC). In line with constructivist learning models and practical information systems (IS) design, the feedback system provides members of the OLC with the capability to rate blog posts and provide instant feedback on the content of their peers. The software was implemented at a US university in an introductory course on IS with the goal of fostering higher levels of learning and social interaction. A content analysis showed higher levels of system usage corresponded with higher course grades. A survey analysis supported these results showing statistical significance between levels of system use and perceived levels of learning. (Contains 6 tables, 7 figures, and 1 footnote.) (As Provided).
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