Roundtable(v): DDL-Investigating Students’ Cognitive Presence and Content Knowledge Levels in Asynchronous Online Discussions: A Case Study

• In Event: Gallery Walk Showcase
  In Showcase Session: Gallery 04 - Distance Learning Across Contexts

Short Description

Students construct knowledge during asynchronous online discussions-AODs. Discussion patterns can show cognitive presence-CP (content engagement) and level of understanding (learning). Most CP research relies on self-reports, few examine cognitive presence from behavioral and longitudinal perspectives. This study investigated CP and learning through observational techniques. AOD transcripts from a cohort of students across two courses, over two semesters were analyzed for behavioral interactions. Several CP and knowledge level patterns were discovered.

Authors

• Presenter: Zhijuan Niu, Syracuse University

• Presenter: Qi Wu, Syracuse University

• Presenter: Tiffany A. Koszalka, Syracuse University