Papers by Rosheeka Parahoo
Online learning, Jun 1, 2019
This study examined whether writing skills could be taught to post-secondary students via online ... more This study examined whether writing skills could be taught to post-secondary students via online learning modules and what student perceptions of such a learning process were like. A pilot study of the modules-called Scribe Hero-was conducted in the Fall of 2017. Statistical analysis of quantitative data reveals an improvement in student writing skills following their engagement with the online learning modules. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed that the students were engaged by the experience, finding it educational and refreshingly different from in-class options. The feedback also suggested that user-friendly technology, tone of the online environment, incentivising meaningful feedback, and maintaining a sense of direct applicability of content are essential to capitalising on this teaching and learning methodology. Overall, the findings of this small-scale research study support further development of this technology while also offering lessons that can be transferred to other contexts for teaching writing.
I extend my thanks to my second reader, Dr. Emily Ansari, for the careful editing and feedback th... more I extend my thanks to my second reader, Dr. Emily Ansari, for the careful editing and feedback that proved to be invaluable to delivering a quality thesis. To my parents, Bina and Shreekant, I thank you for your continuous love, support and words of encouragement. To my brother, Ghyshan, I thank you for your infectious sense of humor and the hours of laughter you provided during my time in graduate school. Finally, I would like to thank my dogs, Bob and Maya, for their irresistible cuteness and hours of cuddling during difficult times.
Online Learning, 2019
This study examined whether or not writing skills could be taught to post-secondary students via ... more This study examined whether or not writing skills could be taught to post-secondary students via online learning modules and what student perceptions of such a learning process were like. A pilot study of the modules developed—called Scribe Hero—was conducted in the Fall of 2017. Statistical analysis of quantitative data reveals an improvement in student writing skills following their engagement with the online learning modules. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed that the students were engaged by the experience, finding it educational and refreshingly different from in-class options. The feedback also suggested that user-friendly technology, tone of the online environment, incentivising meaningful feedback, and maintaining a sense of direct applicability of content are essential to capitalising on this sort of teaching and learning methodology. Overall, the findings of this small-scale research study support further development of this technology while also offering less...
I extend my thanks to my second reader, Dr. Emily Ansari, for the careful editing and feedback th... more I extend my thanks to my second reader, Dr. Emily Ansari, for the careful editing and feedback that proved to be invaluable to delivering a quality thesis. To my parents, Bina and Shreekant, I thank you for your continuous love, support and words of encouragement. To my brother, Ghyshan, I thank you for your infectious sense of humor and the hours of laughter you provided during my time in graduate school. Finally, I would like to thank my dogs, Bob and Maya, for their irresistible cuteness and hours of cuddling during difficult times.
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