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Effective collaborative learning in discussion forums requires relatively small group sizes

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q1 i? As the editors summarize the Qiu, Hewitt, and Brett study, students cannot relate deeply to discussions involving too many participants, so effective forum-based collaborative learning requires relatively small groups. → Stahl 2012

Evidence

Stahl 2012

Stahl, G., Law, N., & Hesse, F. (2012). An international research community. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 7, 341–345. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-012-9155-y

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Editorial summary of the study by Mingzhu Qiu, Jim Hewitt, and Clare Brett in the same issue; the editors describe it as a careful study refining understanding of parameters affecting established discussion-forum technologies. Findings are attributed, not independently reported here.

"effective collaborative learning in a discussion forum requires relatively small group sizes; students cannot relate deeply to discussions involving too many participants."

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title Effective collaborative learning in discussion forums requires relatively small group sizes
description Effective collaborative learning in discussion forums requires relatively small group sizes
status review
evidence_strength weak
newest_evidence 2012
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