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Makale Özeti:
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The current study investigated the ways to improve the interaction through blogs in an
information technology course, in which a constructive approach was employed.
Eighteen students enrolled in the Department of Computer Education and Instructional
Technologies at Anadolu University during the spring semester of the academic year
2006-2007 participated in the action research designed in accordance with the purpose
of the study. The data were collected through different techniques and tools including
observation and interviews.
Content analysis and descriptive analysis were conducted to analyze data. To sustain
credibility, conformability, consistency, and transferability, several strategies were
adopted such as in-depth data collection and data triangulation. Findings revealed that
the course, which was planned according to constructivist principles and applied through
blogs, could improve both instruction and social interaction. Findings also suggested that
participants‘ needs regarding information sharing, instructional support and
communication played an important role to improve interaction among participants and
with the course instructor. Furthermore, it was observed that blogs could be used as
tools to develop interaction in discussions and group works.
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