Educational chat: what space is that?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5433/2237-4876.2005v8n1p39Keywords:
Analysis Methodology, Educational chat, Thematic Content, Interactional Flow, Turn Taking System.Abstract
The aim of this paper is to contribute to the development of an analysis methodology for (educational) chats. In order to do so, the constitution of this interactional tool is described, from the thematic content identification and its development. Interactional flow and participants’ roles are also considered. The results reveal the possibility and the need to begin with previous knowledge in the area as well as with data originated in the digital context in order to provide an adequate proposal to the context. Suggestions related to the constitution of the synchronous digital interaction are presented.