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Analytic frameworks for assessing dialogic argumentation in online learning environments
Over the last decade, researchers have developed sophisticated online learning environments to support students engaging in argumentation. This review first considers the range of functionalities incorporated within these online environments. The review then presents five categories of analytic frameworks focusing on (1) formal argumentation structure, (2) normative quality, (3) nature and function of contributions within the dialog, (4) epistemic nature of reasoning, and (5) patterns and trajectories of participant interaction. Example analytic frameworks from each category are presented in detail rich enough to illustrate their nature and structure. This rich detail is intended to facilitate researchers’ identification of possible frameworks to draw upon in developing or adopting analytic methods for their own work. Each framework is applied to a shared segment of student dialog to facilitate this illustration and comparison process. Synthetic discussions of each category consider the frameworks in light of the underlying theoretical perspectives on argumentation, pedagogical goals, and online environmental structures. Ultimately the review underscores the diversity of perspectives represented in this research, the importance of clearly specifying theoretical and environmental commitments throughout the process of developing or adopting an analytic framework, and the role of analytic frameworks in the future development of online learning environments for argumentation
Evaluating an online learning community: Intellectual, social and emotional development and transformations.
Developing online learning communities is a promising pedagogical approach in online learning contexts for adult tertiary learners, but it is no easy task. Understanding how learning communities are formed and evaluating their efficacy in supporting teaching-learning involves a complex set of issues that have a bearing on the design and facilitation of successful online learning experiences. This paper presents findings of a case study of a semester-long online graduate course designed to facilitate a learning community at a New Zealand tertiary institution. It adopts a sociocultural analytical framework and argues for a multiple developmental analytical approach to evaluating learning that considers lecturer and student intellectual, social and emotional development and transformations. Implications are presented for online lecturers, course designers and institutional administrators
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On-line case discussion assessment in Ultrasound: The effect on student centred and inter-professional learning
In 2009 an asynchronous on-line case discussion assessment was introduced, to replace an existing traditional case-study assessment, within the Medical Ultrasound Programmes at City University London, to help extend collaborative, interprofessional student-led learning skills. Two clinical modules were used to develop the on-line learning method with associated assessments. Students selected and led a clinical case from their department, uploaded anonymised images and case details with questions, to encourage interaction from other colleagues. Thirty students participated in the on-line case discussions. The assessment was evaluated via informal feedback, end of module feedback and an on-line questionnaire. Some students completed two modules, using the on-line discussion, others were involved in only one module, of which 21 out of 26 students completed end of module feedback for the 1st module and 18 out of 20 students completed feedback from the 2nd module. Twelve students out of 30 completed the on-line questionnaire. Feedback suggested that the on-line case discussions were a good learning tool, providing a wide range of cases for students to participate in or read and learn from each other. All students found the cases interesting, engaging and useful, but time consuming. Despite the small numbers involved, useful feedback was provided to assist further development of the assessment, particularly in relation to the number of cases being assessed and length of availability. On-line case discussions are an innovative, engaging method to encourage self directed, collaborative learning which could be utilised in the health care setting to share interesting cases, promote inter-professional and self-directed learning
Public Conversations & Public Solutions: Making Health and Health Care Better in Minnesota
Between April and July 2012, more than 2,000 Minnesotans came together in more than 40 community conversations called Citizen Solutions to share their concerns about and ideas for fixing health care in the state.The results of the meeting (summarized in this report) were presented in August to the Minnesota Health Care Reform Task Force, which was charged with reviewing the state's health care system as a whole and tackling issues such as how to hold down costs and deliver quality care
Young people's views regarding participation in mental health and wellbeing research through social media
Social media is a central component in the lives of many young people, and provides
innovative potential to conduct research among this population. Ethical issues around
online research have been subject to much debate, yet young people have seldom been
consulted to provide a youth perspective and voice. Eight (8) focus groups involving 48
Grade 9 Western Australian secondary school students aged 13-14 years were held in
2012, to investigate how young people perceive the feasibility and acceptability of social
media when used as a research tool to investigate various issues relevant to their mental
health and wellbeing. Whilst young people recognise many benefits of researchers using
social media in this way, such as its relevance, innovation and accessibility, there were
salient issues of privacy, consent, and practicality that require careful negotiation. There
is a need for continued exploration and scientific debate of the moral and ethical
implications of using social media for research, to help ensure this is employed in an
appropriate and effective way that is respectful of and sensitive to the needs and views of
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Evaluation of the Cross-Border EU Citizens’ Dialogue on May 17, 2019 in The Hague. The Citizens’ Dialogue was conducted by the European Commission in cooperation with the Bertelsmann Stiftung
In cooperation with the Bertelsmann Stiftung, the European Commission staged a
cross-border EU Citizens’ Dialogue in The Hague on May 17, 2019. 120 citizens from the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and Ireland discussed the future
of Europe, focusing mainly on Social, Digital and Global Europ
Functional Skills Support Programme: Developing functional skills in citizenship
This booklet is part of "... a series of 11 booklets which helps schools to implement functional skills across the curriculum. The booklets illustrate how functional skills can be applied and developed in different subjects and contexts, supporting achievement at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Each booklet contains an introduction to functional skills for subject teachers, three practical planning examples with links to related websites and resources, a process for planning and a list of additional resources to support the teaching and learning of functional skills." - The National Strategies website
Blended learning for project management
Students studying at postgraduate level should engage in learning on higher cognitive levels such as evaluation and creation. The notion of effective learning at this level is
characterised by the student’s ability to use acquired knowledge and principles to solve complex problems. Learning theories advocate maximising student engagement
with the learning resources in order to facilitate such effective learning. This can be achieved by addressing the following factors in curriculum design: accessibility,
variety, formative assessment and the development of learning communities. This paper presents work done on a postgraduate level Project Management course to
maximise the factors mentioned above, for example, with the introduction of automatically marked quizzes and the re-structuring of the course content. The
content and delivery of the course was changed from weekly lectures and tutorial sessions (old system) to a web-based blended learning system (new system).
Evaluation of the old and new systems was undertaken using questionnaires. The student evaluation suggests that the new system led to more effective learning. It is
suggested that effective learning can be facilitated by a blended learning system
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