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Developing a collaborative learning environment using a web‐based design
Author(s) -
Neo M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of computer assisted learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.583
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2729
pISSN - 0266-4909
DOI - 10.1046/j.0266-4909.2003.00050.x
Subject(s) - collaborative learning , critical thinking , computer science , project based learning , learning environment , multimedia , learning design , educational technology , instructional design , creative thinking , cooperative learning , computer supported collaborative learning , teaching method , mathematics education , knowledge management , psychology , creativity , social psychology
Today, technology is being used to support teachers in designing interesting and stimulating learning environments for students. In this paper, a web‐based design project is used to create a collaborative learning environment with the aim of inculcating collaborative skills into the learners and increasing their problem‐solving and critical thinking skills. The design project was created using multimedia tools such as Dreamweaver and Adobe‐Photoshop. Students worked in groups and were actively responsible for their own learning processes. Results showed that students engaged in collaborative learning enhanced their problem‐solving and critical thinking skills, learned to work in a team and became more autonomous learners.