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This study aims to examine interaction types and cognitive processes involved in Web-based discussions among freshmen at a university in Korea. 38 students performed 20 minute synchronous written communication by using their Smartphone Kakao Talk application. Their 4 week discussion transcripts were collected and analyzed. A post-survey was conducted to investigate the participants' awareness of their discussion. The results reveal that two-way messages were more prevalent (75.5%) than one-way interactions and that the cognitive process of Exploration was much more frequently employed (96%). The Web-based synchronous discussion is assumed to have contributed primarily to sharing the participants' opinions or experiences rather than integrating their ideas. The participant reports indicate that the discussion promoted their active engagement without actual involvement of the teacher and improved their confidence in English writing and communication.
