Content analysis of process based writing in web-supported environment at bits Pilani and its possible implications

Abstract

A digital environment for instructional purposes has been adopted in the form of a Learning Management System (LMS) by educational institutions. The present study facilitates incorporation of online writing tutorials over LMS 'Nalanda' BITS Pilani with the objective of understanding the nature of the writing process while students accomplish their writing tasks on online forums. A paragogical framework has also been devised by keeping scaffolding as the theoretical basis of learning. The methodological strategy adopted to realize the objective and analyze the impact of the educational intervention was content analysis. Results of the content analysis, under the parameters corresponding to different stages of the writing process, suggest that students' emphasis had been more on content development and critical thinking.

Using Scaffolding Materials to Facilitate Autonomous Online Chinese as a Foreign Language Learning: A Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…With the integration of modern technologies, new dimensions of scaffolding have been added to foreign language learning. Embedded digital resources are effective scaffolding to enhance language learning (Luhach, 2016). They are usually presented in various forms, including notes, scripts, hints, video captions, references, answers to learning tasks, and other extending information (Han, 2018).…”