2010
DOI: 10.1080/09523981003654969
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Support services and learning styles influencing interaction in asynchronous online discussions

Abstract: This paper reports a case of online classes from the English Language Teaching Programme at Anadolu University, Turkey. The study used an explanatory case oriented research design that assisted to examine relations between students' learning styles and factors influencing students' participation in asynchronous interactions in online courses. The study was carried out during the 2006-2007 academic year with a sample of 139 junior and senior students. The converger learners were more involved in discussion boar… Show more

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“…Mokoena (2013) found technical problems, unclear expectations, and insufficient feedback as reasons for poor participation. Küçük, Genç-Kumtepe, and Taşcı (2010) reported some relationships between students' learning styles and their level of engagement in online discussions; the converger learners appeared to contribute more compared to other learning style groups.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mokoena (2013) found technical problems, unclear expectations, and insufficient feedback as reasons for poor participation. Küçük, Genç-Kumtepe, and Taşcı (2010) reported some relationships between students' learning styles and their level of engagement in online discussions; the converger learners appeared to contribute more compared to other learning style groups.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The extent to which students feel supported is a major factor impacting their satisfaction with their online learning experience (Kücük, Genç-Kumtepe, & Taşcı, 2010;Patel & Rudd, 2012). Beyond the instructor being responsive in addressing student concerns, students recognize the importance of support functions being built into the course directly.…”
Section: Factors Impacting Students' Perceptions Of Online Coursesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although educators have started to use e-portfolios to promote collaboration and assessment (Chen & Chen, 2009), support for student learning becomes a critical component when determining the effectiveness of a course (Kücük, Genc-Kumtepe, & Tasci, 2010). Moisey and Hughes (2008) suggest that instructional designers and teachers need to provide a supportive learning environment.…”
Section: Supportmentioning
confidence: 99%