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*at 0.05 level of significance Online Learning, Fishbowl strategy was
Calculated t-value < Critical value of t at found to be equally effective in terms of
0.05 level of significance. academic achievement.
Thus, the null hypothesis is retained. Along with the significant increase in
the achievement, Fishbowl strategy
The two-tailed P value equals 0.0909.
helps enhance higher order thinking
By conventional criteria, this difference and other cognitive abilities of the
is not statistically significant. learners. It allowed participants to
There is no significant difference between interact with each other, understand
post-test scores of the participants different perspectives and analyse
participating through Fishbowl strategy group discussion before precisely
in Sync mode and Async mode of online expressing their own view points.
learning. Therefore, Fishbowl strategy They were engaged in interactions
was found to be equally effective in and negotiations, even in an online
both Sync mode and Async mode of environment. The joy and satisfaction
Online Learning in terms of Academic of learning on your own and learning
Achievement. together could be created by these
activities.
Conclusion It is suggested that more cooperative
Fishbowl strategy was found to be learning strategies can be tested
effective in Online Learning. This strategy in online learning environments in
can be implemented effectively in both synchronous as well as asynchronous
Synchronous and Asynchronous Mode environments. Qualitative analysis
of Online Learning in order to improve of the user-generated data can
academic achievement of learners. further be analysed to understand
When compared for effectiveness in patterns of knowledge generation and
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Mode of learner dynamics in Online Learning
Environment.
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