Enhancing the Sense of Community Through Interaction in a Global Online Course

Tuulikki Keskitalo

Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2021, vol. 9, issue 2, 32-44

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate what types of interactions promote students’ sense of community in a global online course. This design-based research study was aimed at finding out practical principles to help students develop a sense of community and have a meaningful learning experience. A total of 82 students participated in the study. Data were collected and analysed using both qualitative and quantitative methods during three design-based research cycles. These analyses produced six qualitatively different categories that were completed with questionnaire data. To meet the goals of the design-based research, this study produced an online higher education course and design principles, as well as deepened our theoretical understanding of the sense of community in online learning.

Date: 2021
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