Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in Higher Education

2005 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim S. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Web Based ◽  
University Courses ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common Problems ◽  
Computers In Education

The rapidly increasing use of computers in education, and in particular the migration of many university courses to web-based delivery, has caused a resurgence of interest among educators in non-traditional methods of course design and delivery. This chapter provides an introduction to the field of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). First, some of the major benefits are listed. Then, some of the common problems are described, and solutions are either given or pointed to in the literature. Finally, pointers are given to some of the more recent research in this area.

Communities in Technology-Enhanced Environments for Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 345-351
Author(s):  
Johanna Pöysä ◽  
Joost Lowyck
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Virtual University ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Enhanced Learning

The contemporary society addresses complex, interrelated, and interactive global situations to be faced by its citizens. Instead of pursuing solitary actions, this post-modern turn requires its actors to develop capacities to resituate their activities in collective unities and to successfully communicate their actions within these multiple local and global communities. Also in education, the concept of community continues to possess a positive image and the optimistic premises of how communication technologies may enable communities to grow have been widely discussed. For example, in higher education, educational practices (e.g. Virtual University) are more often fixed around Web-based collaborative learning environments, based on the broad frame of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) approach. It is put forward in this chapter that in higher education, technology-enhanced learning communities, if seen as an extension of the idea of Web-based collaborative learning environments, could be welcomed as timely and innovative educational practices - as relevant paths to successful collaborative learning.

A Case Study of Student Use of Asynchronous Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) to Support Reflection and Evaluation

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan M. Land ◽  
Michele M. Dornisch
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Recent Interest ◽  
Face To Face Instruction

Recent interest in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) has prompted educators to incorporate communication tools into their courses. This article reports findings of students' use of two Web-based discussion forums across two semesters to supplement face-to- face instruction. By tracking the discussions, we discovered that when students initiated reflection and integration of perspectives, they did so through concessions and oppositions to the postings of their peers. Findings point to the importance of explicit scaffolding of conversations to encourage student sharing and evaluation of perspectives.

Facilitation of Web-Based Courses Designed for Adult Learners

2011 ◽  
pp. 918-921
Author(s):  
Bonnie McCall Ordonez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Online Course ◽  
University Faculty ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
College And University

Web-based courses have currently surpassed all other forms of distance education in the higher education field. One of the main reasons in growth is the demand from adult and professional students looking for a convenient yet quality education (Kearsley, 2000). College and university faculty members are a key component in the development and delivery of online courses. Many studies have been conducted on effective course design, and student achievement and outcomes (Kearsley, 2000, p. 46), but less research is available on the instructional techniques necessary to facilitate an online course.

ELLIPS: providing web-based language learning for Higher Education in the Netherlands

ReCALL ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALESSANDRA CORDA ◽  
SAKE JAGER
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Common ◽  
Cooperative Project ◽  
Student Input ◽  
Dutch Universities

This paper presents the overall considerations and pedagogical approach which were at the basis of the development of an innovative web-based CALL application, Ellips (Electronic Language Learning Interactive Practising System). It describes the program’s most salient features, illustrating in particular the technical challenges involved in the realization of this multilingual, server-hosted, database-supported language-learning application. Ellips, the product of a cooperative project between four Dutch universities, offers effective web-based support for language learning in Higher Education (HE) institutions. Ellips focuses particularly on grammar training, listening and pronunciation skills; although it can be accessed on its own, it has been created with integration with virtual learning environments (VLEs) like Blackboard and WebCT in mind. As a matter of fact, Ellips offers functionality lacking in these systems, which have not been specifically developed for language learning and offer more assessment than practising opportunities. Moreover, in Ellips all learning materials are coded with language-specific metadata (mainly based on descriptors derived from the Common European Framework), so that developers can easily find and reuse materials and so-called ‘semi-adaptivity’ is allowed (students automatically receive more exercises on the topics which they have not yet mastered). Other important features of Ellips are full Unicode support, extensive feedback (for every item in an exercise and for the whole exercise), a student-tracking system, the use of (streaming) audio and video, and the possibility to record student input and store it in a portfolio.

scholarly journals Promoting Critical Thinking and Learning in a Large-Enrolment Humanities Class

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiruthika Ragupathi ◽  
Zi Hui Yeo ◽  
Hui Chieh Loy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Mass Higher Education ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Qualitative Responses

To promote the development of critical thinking abilities in an introductory undergraduate humanities course in the context of mass higher education, we implemented a course design that employed a series of scenario-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and informal peer discussions. Using an online survey to gather perception data and self-reported behavioral data, this study examines the extent to which the course design was effective at promoting critical thinking and student experience. Deductive analysis of students’ qualitative responses indicate that the course design was successful in promoting students’ development of critical thinking. Both deductive and inductive analysis of students’ qualitative responses also suggest that students largely had favorable attitudes towards this course design, though there are also some who express concerns. Our design may be useful for instructors and instructional designers aiming to promote critical thinking and learning in university courses.

scholarly journals Research on the ideological and political construction of macroeconomics course under the background of high quality development of Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 02016
Author(s):  
He Jiang ◽  
Yonghui Cao
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
World View ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Ideological And Political Education ◽  
Political Education ◽  
Quality Development ◽  
Coordinated Development ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Common ◽  
Common Problems

In the teaching of macroeconomics, we should strengthen the curriculum-based ideological and political education. This paper first introduces the necessity of Ideological and political education in macroeconomics; then it analyzes the common problems in curriculum-based ideological and political education of macroeconomics; finally, the paper explores from the concept of curriculum-based ideological and political education, the construction of teachers’ Ideological and political ability and the scientific design the system of curriculum-based ideological and political education in macroeconomics, so as to realize the effect of the coordinated development of the curriculum-based ideological and political education and macroeconomics, so as to help students establish the correct world view, sense of worth, philosophy and cultivate the applied business management talents with a sense of mission and responsibility.

Web-Based Learning by Tele-Collaborative Production in Engineering Education

2005 ◽  
pp. 234-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Moshaiov
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Psychology ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Collaborative Group ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
And Behavior

The purpose of this chapter is to review and discuss theoretical perspectives that help to frame collaborative learning online. The chapter investigates literature about the type of learning and behavior that are anticipated and researched among participants learning collaboratively and discusses how these attributes explain computer-supported collaborative learning. The literature about learning is influenced by perspectives from a number of fields, particularly philosophy, psychology, and sociology. This chapter describes some of these perspectives from the fields of cognitive psychology, adult learning, and collaborative group learning. Recent research into computer-supported collaborative learning that applies these theories will also be discussed.

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