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Group interactive learning with group process support technology
Author(s) -
Jones Catherine,
Connolly Michael,
Gear Anthony,
Read Martin
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/1467-8535.00226
Subject(s) - tutor , group process , process (computing) , group (periodic table) , educational technology , computer science , mathematics education , engineering management , psychology , medical education , multimedia , knowledge management , engineering , medicine , social psychology , chemistry , organic chemistry , operating system
An effective seminar is about discussion, exchanges of ideas and developing understanding: but is this always achieved? This paper evaluates a pilot study into whether group process support technology has the potential to improve the learning experience of students in seminar groups by increasing participation and focusing debate. The trial involved 86 undergraduate students. The technology consists of wireless handsets, a PC and data projector. The use of the technology was varied to increase our understanding of how it could be used effectively. The Pilot Study received a positive evaluation by both the tutor and the student group. The results are encouraging, and the paper concludes by establishing further research issues, how this application of technology can be developed and briefly describes how the technology has been subsequently used in the University of Glamorgan Business School.