Evaluting Online Disscusion

1. Done By: Qais Al-Maqbali & Amer Al-Abri Tech4102

2. Evaluation of Discussion participation using discussion forum in Tech3000 This study analyzed discussion forum in Dissemination of educational innovation Course, which is one of the requirements courses in the Instruction and learning technology department, in college of Education, in Sultan Qaboos University. This course aims at increasing the students’ awareness of dissemination models and strategies. It emphasizes the four major areas of the adoption process: awareness, interest, observation, and adoption of educational innovation. It also gives the students the skills needed for planned educational change, and production of a diffusion plan for any educational innovation. Study Questions Course Background Evaluation Instrument Results Tools Advantages Tools Limitation Suggestions

3. This course was given as face to face course and also require participation in discussion forums in model . It used discussion forums to help the students and teacher to discuss and exchange ideas on topics related to course. Evaluation of Discussion participation using discussion forum in Tech3000 Study Questions Course Background Evaluation Instrument Results Tools Advantages Tools Limitation Suggestions

7. 3- Lengths of message per student Evaluation of Discussion participation using discussion forum in Tech3000 Study Questions Course Background Evaluation Instrument Results Tools Advantages Tools Limitation Suggestions Lengths of message per student Frequency Percent of message 2-5 statement 25 16.12% 5- 15 39 25.16% 15- 30 62 4.00% 30 and more 29 18.71%

8. Evaluation of Discussion participation using discussion forum in Tech3000 Study Questions Course Background Evaluation Instrument Results Tools Advantages Tools Limitation Suggestions 2- Interaction Examples of responses Percent Patterns * It was note required 0% Self-introduction. One other reasons why the teacher does not apply 53% Statements that comment on another message. The most important step is adapt innovation It is important to adapt the innovation 4% Repeating information in another message . I agree with you ,i think that the …… 43% Responding to accept or reject others’ views and opinions without explanation.

12. The End Evaluation of Discussion participation using discussion forum in Tech3000 Study Questions Course Background Evaluation Instrument Results Tools Advantages Tools Limitation Suggestions