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Untangling the Talk: A New Multimodal Discourse Analysis Method to Investigate Synchronous Online Learning

Untangling the Talk: A New Multimodal Discourse Analysis Method to Investigate Synchronous Online Learning

Authors :
Hoffman, Emily Brown
Source :
Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education. 2018 34(3):179-195.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

This article introduces a new method of multimodal discourse analysis to study synchronous online learning through using screen-captured digital video as the data source. This new methodology is applicable to researchers and educators interested in using video files as a foundation to map out the interactions of the multiple semiotic modes used in synchronous online, university-based, teacher education courses. The multimodal discourse representations shared explicate video files to both examine and represent the design and communicative purposes of a synchronous online platform while proposing a way for course instructors to reflect on their own online course facilitation. This method of analysis offers a new way to elucidate and illustrate the collaborative practices of synchronous online learning sessions that use various semiotic modes to interact.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2153-2974
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1181728
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2018.1453895