An Exploration of Course and Cohort Communication Spaces in Discord, Teams, and Moodle

Autor/inn/en	Heinrich, Eva; Thomas, Heather; Kahu, Ella R.
Titel	An Exploration of Course and Cohort Communication Spaces in Discord, Teams, and Moodle
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 38 (2022) 6, S.107-120 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Heinrich, Eva) ORCID (Thomas, Heather) ORCID (Kahu, Ella R.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-3098
Schlagwörter	Classroom Communication; Computer Mediated Communication; Learning Management Systems; Technology Uses in Education; College Students; Blended Learning; Distance Education; Undergraduate Students; Foreign Countries; Telecommunications; Sense of Community; Peer Relationship; Teacher Student Relationship; Student Attitudes; New Zealand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Klassengespräch; Computerkonferenz; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Collegestudent; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Ausland; Telekommunikationstechnik; Peer-Beziehungen; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Schülerverhalten; Neuseeland
Abstract	This research examined the impact of supplementing a learning management system, Moodle, with communication tools, Discord and Teams, to support communication in blended and distance undergraduate courses in computer science, information technology, mathematics and statistics at a New Zealand university with well-established use of Moodle. Nineteen students participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings show that adding Discord or Teams increases information and knowledge exchange and helps students to connect with peers and teachers in their courses. Teams was beneficial particularly in settings with formal group work. Discord, which enables both students and staff to set up additional communication channels that are not restricted to course enrolments, was instrumental in connecting students across year levels with peers and alumni. This enabled discussions on course selection, career options and disciplinary topics beyond the course curriculum. Importantly, these beyond-course communication spaces nurtured belonging to wider discipline and study communities. The research establishes the importance of the increased levels of communication by highlighting the effects on student learning and connections to others. Looking beyond the specific tools, the level of formality and the degree of student coownership are identified as key factors in supporting the within- and beyond-course communication spaces. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: https://ajet.org.au/index.php/AJET
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01