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标题：THE METHOD (AND MADNESS) OF EVALUATING ONLINE DISCUSSIONS
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作者：Katrina A. Meyer
期刊名称：Online Learning
印刷版ISSN：2472-5749
电子版ISSN：2472-5730
出版年度：2019
卷号：10
期号：4
页码：83-97
DOI：10.24059/olj.v10i4.1746
出版社：Online Learning Consortium
摘要：In addressing how to evaluate online discussions, this paper will describe several concepts, tools, or frameworks that have been used in evaluations and discuss differences in approach based on instructor purpose, be it research, assessment, or learning. Then several common problems are described, including use of content analysis, identification of latent content, inadequate training of coders, lack of reliability, and choosing the correct unit of analysis. Two examples are provided of coding decisions made on portions of student discussions; these examples use two different frameworks to elucidate the process and its difficulties. Conclusions focus on the importance of following standard good research or assessment practice and preparing for a time-consuming and often frustrating coding process.
关键词：Online Learning;Evaluation of Online Discussions;Methodology