This paper summarizes the article “Read-only participants: a case for student communication in online classes” (Blignaut, Cronje & Nagel, 2007). In this summary there will be several points discussed about how online students communicate with their peers and how those who just read over discussion can compromise the community learning environment. The article argues that Read-only participants disrupt the formation of a virtual community of learners and it compromises learning of others. (Bilgnaut, Cronje & Nagel, 2007). The authors provide evidence through quantitative study and a mixed methodology approach to this study. (Bilgnaut, Conje & Nagel, 2007). Furthermore, this paper will be summarizing these claims and will provide adequate information throughout the article to support the author’s point of view.
The authors of this article argue that participation is fundamental to learning and students who do participate online tend …show more content…
This ranges from logging in and out of the classroom with or without participation. Other research has reported that students who participate in dynamic discussions had better course completion rates than failing students interacted less frequently. (Bilgnaut, Conje & Nagel,2007). It seems evident that not only does participation in discussions improve course completion, but also improves the students learning.
To addition to student learning through participation online it refers to cognitive learning and how students gain deep knowledge of the topics they are studying. The authors explain that according to other research “students who focused on building knowledge and collaborative interactions had a superior average performance, as challenging online interactions promote understanding” (Bilgnaut, Conje & Nagel,2007 P.39). Not only can participation online expand the students learning it also builds a community of
The authors of this article argue that participation is fundamental to learning and students who do participate online tend …show more content…
This ranges from logging in and out of the classroom with or without participation. Other research has reported that students who participate in dynamic discussions had better course completion rates than failing students interacted less frequently. (Bilgnaut, Conje & Nagel,2007). It seems evident that not only does participation in discussions improve course completion, but also improves the students learning.
To addition to student learning through participation online it refers to cognitive learning and how students gain deep knowledge of the topics they are studying. The authors explain that according to other research “students who focused on building knowledge and collaborative interactions had a superior average performance, as challenging online interactions promote understanding” (Bilgnaut, Conje & Nagel,2007 P.39). Not only can participation online expand the students learning it also builds a community of