Open AccessCooperative Online Education
Author(s) -
Morten Flate Paulsen
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
seminar.net
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1504-4831
DOI - 10.7577/seminar.2482
Subject(s) - transparency (behavior) , computer science , set (abstract data type) , online learning , cooperative learning , experiential learning , knowledge management , distance education , mathematics education , psychology , multimedia , teaching method , computer security , programming language
Cooperative learning seeks to develop virtual learning environments that allow students to have optimal individual freedom within online learning communities. The pedagogical and administrative challenges with regard to accommodating both individual freedom and cooperation are explained in the Theory of Cooperative Freedom. This article shows that cooperative learning can be implemented successfully through a set of instruments or means. To illustrate this with current examples, the article presents NKI Distance Education’s surveys and experiences with cooperative learning. The article also discusses how issues such as web 2.0, transparency, learning partners and individual progression plans relate to cooperative online education.