It's About Time
Using Electronic Literature Discussion Groups With Adult Learners
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15016822 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dena G Beeghly (West Chester University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 12-21 |
| Publication date | 2005-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1081-3004 • E-ISSN: 1936-2706 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1598/jaal.49.1.2 |
| OpenAlex | W2027454970 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 4 |
This article describes what happened when adult learners in a literacy education class participated in online book discussions. Forty students, enrolled in a graduate literacy class, talked about the book Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor in an asynchronous online discussion. Findings included a higher level of satisfaction with online discussions than with face-to-face discussions during class. Students' comments about the experience clearly suggest that the electronic discussions provided things that could not be made available in class, such as varying amounts of time individual students had for reflecting and responding and affording students opportunities to participate in ongoing discussion. Students reported that the online discussions provided them with “think time” and that this time for reflecting and responding improved the quality of their discussions. They also reported that the asynchronous format allowed them to complete their thoughts without interruption. In addition, students noted that quieter classmates participated more fully online than during class. However, students also reported that prior face-to-face discussions were crucial for the success of the electronic experience in terms of building rapport, comfort level, and their willingness to take intellectual risks
Asynchronous communication · Class (philosophy · Discussion board · Face-to-face · Literacy · Mathematics education · Medical education · Multimedia · Online discussion · Pedagogy · Quality (philosophy · Computer Science · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Online and Blended Learning · Psychology · Reflective Practices in Education
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.4 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2025 (15) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |