picture of student participation” (Henri, 1992, p. 124). To focus on the process of learning in the online discussions, rather than the product, this study used a qualitative approach and takes “a cognitive view of learning” (p. 123) and the interactive exchanges” (p.122). “analyses Table 2 Dimensions and categories for content analysis, modified from Henri () Dimension Category Examples/Indicators Participative Overall Quantitative data supplied by server Active participation in Statements related to formal content learning process Social Social dynamics Self-introduction Verbal support Interactive Explicit interaction Explicit reference to another message or person Direct response response to Denis’s message…” “…in Direct commentary share Nicole’s opinion” “…I Implicit interaction Implicit reference to another message or person Indirect response think the solution is…” “I Indirect commentary program under discussion…” “The Independent statement examining the problem, I think “After that …”
picture of student participation” (Henri, 1992, p. 124). To focus on the process of learning in the online discussions, rather than the product, this study used a qualitative approach and takes “a cognitive view of learning” (p. 123) and “analyses the interactive exchanges” (p.122). Table 2 Dimensions and categories for content analysis, modified from Henri () Dimension Category Examples/Indicators Participative Overall Quantitative data supplied by server Active participation in learning process Statements related to formal content Social Social dynamics Self-introduction Verbal support Interactive Explicit interaction Explicit reference to another message or person Direct response “…in response to Denis’s message…” Direct commentary “…I share Nicole’s opinion” Implicit interaction Implicit reference to another message or person Indirect response “I think the solution is…” Indirect commentary “The program under discussion…” Independent statement “After examining the problem, I think that …”
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