Date of Award
Fall 12-2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Kevin Winslow
Second Advisor
Dr. Robyne Elder
Third Advisor
Dr. Roger "Mitch" Nasser
Abstract
As students, instructors, and higher-education administrators delve further into cyberspace, scholarly literature and practice require further insights into the dynamics of online learning. This study examined the relationship between online student discussionboard activity and student grades and, consequently, addressed a dearth in the literature about this relationship. Student Involvement Theory provided the theoretical foundation of this research. This study’s sample consisted of 200 online undergraduate students in online business-analytics courses. Regression-analyses findings supported the relationship between student postings of certain mathematical-symbol references (e.g., for equalities, inequalities, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and student grades. Therefore, administrators, faculty, and course designers should consider the use of text-based discussions for all courses, online, traditional, and hybrid.
Recommended Citation
Talbott, Frank Robert, "Exploring the Relationship Between Student Online Discussion-Board Activity and Student Grades" (2020). Dissertations. 73.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/dissertations/73
Rights
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