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Active Learning through Reading and Writing in Online Discussion Boards: Assessing the Effects on Learner Outcomes

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We assess the impact of discussion postings and number of postings read in online courses on learner outcomes. This builds on the literature emphasizing the importance of discussion as an active learning tool.

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Hamann, Kerstin., Pollock III, Philip. and Wilson, Bruce. "Active Learning through Reading and Writing in Online Discussion Boards: Assessing the Effects on Learner Outcomes" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the The Midwest Political Science Association, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois, Apr 07, 2005 <Not Available>. 2009-05-25 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p86593_index.html>

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Hamann, K. , Pollock III, P. H. and Wilson, B. M. , 2005-04-07 "Active Learning through Reading and Writing in Online Discussion Boards: Assessing the Effects on Learner Outcomes" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the The Midwest Political Science Association, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois Online <.PDF>. 2009-05-25 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p86593_index.html

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Abstract: We assess the impact of discussion postings and number of postings read in online courses on learner outcomes. This builds on the literature emphasizing the importance of discussion as an active learning tool.

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"Active Learning Through Reading and Writing in Online Discussion Boards: Assessing the Effects on Learner Outcomes." Kerstin Hamann* khamann@mail.ucf.edu Bruce M. Wilson* bwilson@mail.ucf.edu Philip H. Pollock* Pollock@mail.ucf.edu Department of Political Science University of Central Florida P.O. Box 161356 Orlando FL 32816 Phone: 407 823 2608 Fax: 407 823 0051 Prepared for delivery at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association Palmer House Hilton Chicago Il April 2005. *Authors are listed in random order. This is work in
Kerstin and Bruce M. Wilson. 2003. "Beyond Search Engines: Enhancing Active Learning Using the Internet." Politics & Policy 31(3): 553-556. Hativa Nira. 2000. Teaching for Effective Learning in Higher Education. Dordrecht: Kluwer. Lohman Joseph. 1984. Mastering the Techniques of Teaching. San Francisco: Jossey- Bass. Occhipinti John D. 2003. "Active and Accountable: Teaching Comparative Politics Using Cooperative Team Learning." PS: Political Science & Politics Vol XXXVI no. 1 69-74. Pollock Philip H. Kerstin Hamann and Bruce M. Wilson. 2005. "Teaching


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