Interactive Qualities of Online Courses (N = 131)
1. Social/Rapport 1. Social/Rapport-Building Designs for Interaction Building Designs for Interaction: 3.76
(Level 4 (Level 4 - Above-average interactive qualities). average interactive qualities). In
addition to providing for exchanges of personal information
among students and encouraging communication and social
interaction, the instructor also interacts with students on a
social/personal basis.
2. Instructional Designs for Interaction: 3.84 (Level 4 (Level 4 -
Above-average interactive qualities). average interactive qualities). In addition to the
requiring students to communicate with the instructor,
instructional activities require students to develop products
by working together cooperatively (e. g., in pairs or small
groups) and sharing feedback.