Tutorial chat: a case study of synchronous communication in a learning environment

dc.creator	Malcolm Rutter
dc.date	2006-12-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:33:38Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:33:38Z
dc.identifier	10.3402/rlt.v14i2.10954
dc.identifier	2156-7069
dc.identifier	2156-7077
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/ab4a41cc14a04071b63ed699bba32c83
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/22677
dc.description	This case study describes the use of a web-based synchronous chat application, run during computing tutorials. The chat room was moderated by a paid demonstrator, who assisted and encouraged students whenever possible. Most of the discussion was banter, which acted as a lubricant for relevant factual communication. Students were permitted a degree of anonymity, but nevertheless learned to treat the facility in a useful manner. The application and its mode of employment were found to be both motivating and supportive. Use was evaluated by questionnaire and an analysis of student input. As a result of the experience, it is suggested that abuse will certainly occur and may be minimised by technical improvements, but never eliminated. The Rogerian approach adopted was found to have transferred emphasis from teaching a topic to the learning of generic skills.
dc.language	English
dc.relation	http://www.researchinlearningtechnology.net/index.php/rlt/article/view/10954
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2156-7069
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/2156-7077
dc.rights	CC BY
dc.source	Research in Learning Technology, Vol 14, Iss 2 (2006)
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	Tutorial chat: a case study of synchronous communication in a learning environment
dc.type	article