Assessing collaboration in a web-based constructivist learning environment: A Malaysian perspective

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Abstract

This paper focuses on studying the students’ collaborative processes within a web-based learning environment. A constructivist web-based learning environment was designed using Jonassen’s (1999) CLE model, and centered around a multimedia group project and the use of web 2.0 tools. The project was undertaken by students at INTI International University, Malaysia, and worked in a project group of 4 members. This study assesses students’ perception, attitude change, language acts through the use of several data collection instruments, including questionnaires, open-ended questions, interview, and students’ interaction records in web-based applications. Factor analysis was performed on quantitative data, whereas the framework of CMCL was used to investigate the qualitative data to identify the collaboration and communication through their communicative acts during project development process. Results showed that group collaboration provided peer support, increased their motivation and satisfaction, and more communication and interaction were stimulated in the learning process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication30th Annual conference on Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2013
EditorsMaree Gosper, John Hedberg, Helen Carter
PublisherASCILITE
Pages503-513
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781741384031
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event30th Annual conference on Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2013 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 1 Dec 20134 Dec 2013

Publication series

Name30th Annual conference on Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2013

Conference

Conference30th Annual conference on Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2013
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period1/12/134/12/13

Keywords

  • Collaborative learning
  • Communicative acts
  • Constructivist learning environment
  • Malaysian classroom learning
  • Web 2.0 tools

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Media Technology
  • Education

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