Research Thread

Research Thread

Introduction

In this paper, we will carry out a critical analysis of the article “Assessing social presence in online discussion groups: a replication study” by Hughes, et al. Furthermore, the paper will also conduct the critical analysis of the claimed article as an extended version of the study.

Hughes, M.: Ventura, S. & Dando, M. (2004). On-line interprofessional learning: introducing constructivism through enquiry based learning and peer review. Taylor & Francis Ltd. JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE, VOL. 18, NO. 3

Independent variable

Module Design

It is online design of the module for a particular course.

Dependant variable

Motivation

Motivation is the student's level of interest and eagerness to opt for the module in online course.

Engagement

It is the participation of student in the course and learning activities.

Findings of the Article

This article demonstrates the problems in designing an inter-professional large module for 3rd year students of undergraduate program drawn from 9 professional courses of healthcare from 4 sites of campus. The article makes use of enquiry-based method of learning. The theories of learning by Vygotsky, Scho¨n and Piaget have been integrated with the e-learning framework of Collis and Salmon et al., along with the conclusion derived from the experiences and literature review for the production of a design that promotes every student to learn through re-iteration, participation, reflection and peer review. This article considers that the student's motivation should be improved and their attitude towards change in delivery of module and design should be made better.

Hughes, M.: Ventura, S. & Dando, M. (2007). Assessing Social Presence in Online Discussion Groups: A Replication Study. Taylor & Francis Ltd. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, Vol. 44, No. 1, pp. 17-29

In this article, there are three independent variables and four dependent variables. These variables are discussed as follows:

Independent Variables

Social Presence

Social presence is the capability of the ...