Malcolm Rutter
Tutorial chat: a case study of synchronous communication in a learning environment.
Rutter, Malcolm
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Abstract
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.
Citation
Rutter, M. (2006). Tutorial chat: a case study of synchronous communication in a learning environment. ALT-J : Association for Learning Technology journal, 14, 169-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687760600668594
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | 2006-06 |
Deposit Date | Jan 15, 2010 |
Publicly Available Date | May 16, 2017 |
Print ISSN | 0968-7769 |
Electronic ISSN | 1741-1629 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 14 |
Pages | 169-181 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/09687760600668594 |
Keywords | chat room; web based synchronous chat application; communication technology; |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3502 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09687760600668594 |
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