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Title:
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SELF-DIRECTION INDICATORS FOR EVALUATING THE DESIGN-BASED ELEARNING COURSE WITH SOCIAL SOFTWARE |
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Author(s):
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Kai Pata , Sonja Merisalo |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-95-9 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector,Pedro Isaías and Dirk Ifenthaler |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Self-direction, self-reflection, design-based learning |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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196 |
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Last Page:
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203 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper discusses the development of self-direction indicators for evaluating the e-learning course using students self
reflections with social software. 55 students of the international Design-based eLearning course wrote in blogs weekly
self-reflections during 14 study weeks. Data were qualitatively categorized using the classification scheme of selfdirection
indicators. Linear Regression demonstrated the dependence of some self-direction indicators on the study
weeks. Pearson correlation revealed the significant interrelations of self-direction indicators, representing a model system
in which various types of tools (social software tools, self-direction as a tool, and group-work as a tool) were used as
possible paths for reaching individual and group goals. Such model could be used for evaluating the progress and
constraints in e-learning courses that involve parallel individual and group assignments with social software. |
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