Exploring the impact of role-playing on peer feedback in an online case-based learning activity

This study explored the impact of role-playing on the quality of peer feedback and learners’ perception of this strategy in a case-based learning activity with VoiceThread in an online course. The findings revealed potential positive impact of role-playing on learners’ generation of constructive fe...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:84e89950d3f141d3b62ad00c5692c2062021-12-02T16:59:50ZExploring the impact of role-playing on peer feedback in an online case-based learning activity10.19173/irrodl.v15i3.17651492-3831https://doaj.org/article/84e89950d3f141d3b62ad00c5692c2062014-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1765https://doaj.org/toc/1492-3831 This study explored the impact of role-playing on the quality of peer feedback and learners’ perception of this strategy in a case-based learning activity with VoiceThread in an online course. The findings revealed potential positive impact of role-playing on learners’ generation of constructive feedback as role-playing was associated with higher frequency of problem identification in the peer comments. Sixty percent of learners perceived the role-play strategy useful in assisting them to compose and provide meaningful feedback. Multiple motivations drove learners in making decisions on role choice when responding to their peers, mostly for peer benefits. Finally, 90% of learners reported the peer feedback useful or somewhat useful. Based on the findings of this study, we discussed educational and instructional design implications and future directions to further the line of research using role-play strategy to enhance peer feedback activity. Yu-Hui ChingAthabasca University PressarticleRole-PlayPeer FeedbackCase-Based LearningOnline discussionVoiceThreadhigher educationSpecial aspects of educationLC8-6691ENInternational Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, Vol 15, Iss 3 (2014)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Role-Play
Peer Feedback
Case-Based Learning
Online discussion
VoiceThread
higher education
Special aspects of education
LC8-6691
spellingShingle Role-Play
Peer Feedback
Case-Based Learning
Online discussion
VoiceThread
higher education
Special aspects of education
LC8-6691
Yu-Hui Ching
Exploring the impact of role-playing on peer feedback in an online case-based learning activity
description This study explored the impact of role-playing on the quality of peer feedback and learners’ perception of this strategy in a case-based learning activity with VoiceThread in an online course. The findings revealed potential positive impact of role-playing on learners’ generation of constructive feedback as role-playing was associated with higher frequency of problem identification in the peer comments. Sixty percent of learners perceived the role-play strategy useful in assisting them to compose and provide meaningful feedback. Multiple motivations drove learners in making decisions on role choice when responding to their peers, mostly for peer benefits. Finally, 90% of learners reported the peer feedback useful or somewhat useful. Based on the findings of this study, we discussed educational and instructional design implications and future directions to further the line of research using role-play strategy to enhance peer feedback activity.
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title Exploring the impact of role-playing on peer feedback in an online case-based learning activity
title_short Exploring the impact of role-playing on peer feedback in an online case-based learning activity
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title_fullStr Exploring the impact of role-playing on peer feedback in an online case-based learning activity
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the impact of role-playing on peer feedback in an online case-based learning activity
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