Comparing Participation in Computer- mediated and Traditional Discussions in an Undergraduate Behavioural Sciences Statistics Course: An Exploratory Study.

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Comparing Participation in Computer- mediated and Traditional Discussions in an Undergraduate Behavioural Sciences Statistics Course: An Exploratory Study Malinda Desjarlais Department of Psychology Mount Royal University Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Why consider incorporating computer-mediated discussions into the traditional classroom? Statistics is one of the most anxiety-inducing courses in students’ programs of study (Schacht & Stewart, 1990, 1991; Zeidner, 1991) One method to alleviate anxiety may be computer-mediated discussions, because visual information is concealed and the user is anonymous Computer-mediated conversations may create an environment where students feel comfortable sharing potentially incorrect answers

Contains more task-oriented interactions (Connolly et al., 1990) Relevancy Previous research examining the integration of online discussions into traditional post-secondary classrooms indicates positive outcomes for other courses: More uninhibited (Sproull & Kiesler, 1991) Increased participation (Rubverg et al., 1996; Sproull & Kiesler, 1991) Maximize engagement in learning (Ohlund et al., 2000) Participation Report enjoyment (as a supplement to traditional learning environments) (Dickey, 2003; Shotsberger, 2000) Feel more comfortable and confident in their discussions (Dietz-Uhler & Bishop-Clark, 2001) Affinity for the activity

Purpose of the Current Study Will the benefits associated with online discussions in previous research extend to a behavioural sciences statistics course? (Q1) Do computer-mediated discussions enhance participation rates? (Q2) Do more people regard computer- mediated discussions as more comfortable, more enjoyable, or contributing more to their learning than face-to-face discussions?

Participants 11 undergraduate students (10 females) in an introductory statistics class for psychology majors (Fall 2013) ▫41% of the class provided permission to have their coursework included in the current study 4 x 10-min traditional face-t0-face discussions ▫Self-recorded comments (Foster et al., 2009) 4 x 10-min computer-mediated discussions ▫Titanpad ( Surveyed opinions regarding students’ preferences and experiences for the two types of discussions Method

(Q1) Do computer-mediated discussions enhance participation rates? * * Interaction: F(1, 10) = 10.84, p =.008 r =.64, p =.03 DVs: total number of (1) shared comments, and (2) withheld comments

Follow-up: Why did the students withhold their comments from the discussions? Computer-mediated Would have repeated previous comments from peers Face-to-face Repetition Uncertainty of answer Being shy Didn’t feel like speaking Being distracted Discussion ended 6 of 11 withheld comments for at least one discussion 10 of 11 withheld comments for at least one discussion

(Q2) What did the students have to say about their experiences? Seven students recommended including online discussions in statistics classes for others who are shy.

The results suggest… incorporating online discussions into a traditional classroom for behavioural sciences statistics only benefit a small selection of students – those who are shy or lack confidence in their answers. Recap of the Evidence: Although overall the quantity of shared comments was equal between online and traditional discussions, only some students indicated… online discussions being more comfortable, more enjoyable or having contributed more to their learning being shy or uncertain about answers were reasons for withholding comments only for face-to-face discussions online discussions in future courses may benefit others (e.g., shy individuals)

Directions for Future Research 1.Why would online discussions benefit the average student in other courses (as per previous research) but not behavioural sciences statistics? ▫Statistics may be unique → students cannot contribute to discussions regarding statistical concepts if they do not have any knowledge of the concept  Results show that students who share less in the classroom also tend to do online 2.Who benefits from incorporating online discussions into behavioural sciences statistics? ▫Learner characteristics may include statistical anxiety, social anxiety, knowledge level

Conclusion Although there is great potential for online discussions to enhance learning, they may encourage quantity of comments (especially repetition among students) rather than quality. ▫Attention to development and facilitation needs to occur to ensure online discussions are valuable for the learning experience. Note: based on small sample size and findings should be interpreted with caution Thank you.