Exploring the transactive relationships of influence factors for online asynchronous learning transactive memory...

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Knowledge Management
• Social Psychology

Background:

• Transactive Memory Systems (TMS) enhance learning and knowledge transfer.
• Online asynchronous learning environments present unique challenges for TMS development.
• Understanding factors influencing TMS formation is crucial for effective online education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To construct a conceptual model of TMS formation in online asynchronous learning.
• To identify key factors influencing TMS development, including group dynamics, individual attributes, task interdependence, intellectual silence, and knowledge management.
• To enhance knowledge sharing, collaboration, and knowledge transfer effectiveness in online learning.

Main Methods:

• Development of a conceptual model based on theoretical foundations of TMS.
• Formulation of hypotheses predicting the influence of various factors on TMS formation.
• Empirical data collection via questionnaires from 229 students in Northeast China with online asynchronous learning TMS experience.
• Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and SPSS statistical analysis to test hypotheses and identify key indicators.

Main Results:

• Each investigated factor demonstrated varying impacts on knowledge management.
• These impacts collectively influence the formation of Transactive Memory Systems (TMS).
• The study identified specific indicators crucial for TMS development in online asynchronous settings.

Conclusions:

• The study provides empirical evidence on the factors shaping TMS in online asynchronous learning.
• Findings offer a nuanced understanding of how individual, group, and task-related elements contribute to effective knowledge management and transfer.
• The research informs the design and optimization of online learning environments to foster robust TMS.