OER Knowledge CloudJournal ArticleContent Analysis in Computer-Mediated Communication: Analyzing Models for Assessing Critical Thinking Through the Lens of Social ConstructivismContent Analysis in Computer-Mediated Communication: Analyzing Models for Assessing Critical Thinking Through the Lens of Social ConstructivismBuraphadeja, VasaDawson, KaraThis article reviews content analysis studies aimed to assess critical thinking in computer-mediated communication. It also discusses theories and content analysis models that encourage critical thinking skills in asynchronous learning environments and reviews theories and factors that may foster critical thinking skills and new knowledge construction.2008EnglishAmerican Journal of Distance Education223130-145ThailandThailand10.1080/08923640802224568http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/089236408022245680892-3647yescodingcomputer mediated communicationcomputer uses in educationconstructivism (learning)content analysiscritical thinkingdistance educationeducational technologyeducational theoriesevaluation methodsinterpersonal communicationlearning processesliterature reviewsmodelsresearch methodologyteacher student relationshipthinking skillshttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08923640802224568Thailand, United States, Asia