There's no end to the possibilities for analysis of online discussion group contents, and this paper is another effort to mine the new treasure-trove of data now available to education researchers. This latest work in this genre examines online small group-formation strategies "to determine if there is any relationship between whole class and small group behaviour." The authors argue "The findings highlight the value of using proper grouping methods to increase participation and collaboration." In particular, "We recommend an instructor-lead careful and systematic group formation process instead of self-allocation or random assignment as suggested in the literature."
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