Effects of anonymity in group discussion on peer interaction and learning achievement

IEEE Transactions on Education

Volumn 56, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 292-299

  Jong, Bin Shyan ^a   Lai, Chien Hung ^a   Hsia, Yen Teh ^a   Lin, Tsong Wuu ^b  

^a CHUNG YUAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^b SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Collaborative learning; computer mediated communication; group learning; interactive learning environments; learning strategies; peer interaction

Indexed keywords

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING; COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION; GROUP LEARNING; INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT; LEARNING STRATEGY; PEER INTERACTIONS;

LEARNING SYSTEMS;

COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION;

EID: 84881373139     PISSN: 00189359     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1109/TE.2012.2217379     Document Type: Article

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