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This study aims to explore the effects of different feedback types on learner interaction in online discussion. Sixty-three undergraduate students were randomly assigned to treatment groups, and participated in a 3-week, small group online discussion. Overall, visual feedback of interaction patterns was effective as indicated by generally higher out-degree centrality for the group received feedback of interaction patterns as compared to the group received no feedback.
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Park, H., Kim, H.J., Park, H.S., Lim, K.Y. (2015). Effects of Social Network-Based Visual Feedback on Interaction in Online Discussion. In: Chen, G., Kumar, V., Kinshuk, ., Huang, R., Kong, S. (eds) Emerging Issues in Smart Learning. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44188-6_22
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