Talking About Artificial Intelligence: The Challenge of Teaching Sophisticated Content in Online Learning

• In Event: Laying the Groundwork for Meaningful Interactions in Online Learning Environments

Abstract

This paper offers insight into how online learning discussion activities may be influenced by the complexity of the course materials. This study involved 179 participants in eight fully online graduate education courses taking place over three years at a large urban university. Log data on reading and writing activities related to 15,768 entries were collected from the learning management system (LMS), reported as top-line data and analyzed using the SPSS cluster feature. Writing activities in the more sophisticated course were less, suggesting that participants were less confident when discussing the new or complex subject matter. These findings suggest that reading and writing behaviors may be influenced by complex course content and should be considered as important indicators in course design.

Authors

• Lesley Wilton, York University
  Presenting Author

• Stephen Ip, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
  Presenting Author

• Rutwa Engineer, University of Toronto
  Non-Presenting Author

• Athena Tassis
  Presenting Author