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Integrating the WebCT Discussion Feature into Social Work Courses: An Assessment Focused on Pedagogy and Practicality
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In this paper, the authors describe how threaded discussion, a simple and easily accessible WebCT tool, was incorporated into four different social work courses and found to enhance learning, overcome computer resistance among students, increase the likelihood that students come to class prepared, and thereby free up class time for interactive, dynamic activities.Abstract:
Technology must support pedagogy, rather than serve as an end in itself. Based on adult learning literature, the article details how threaded discussion, a simple and easily accessible WebCT tool, was incorporated into four different social work courses. Its effectiveness clearly depended upon the degree to which it was integrated into an overall pedagogical approach, rather than used as a technology add-on. When appropriately integrated, its use in small group work was found to enhance learning, overcome computer resistance among students, increase the likelihood that students come to class prepared, and thereby free up class time for interactive, dynamic activities.read more
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