scholarly journals The Construction of a Web-Based Learning Platform from the Perspective of Computer Support for Collaborative Design

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Mei Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Computer Support ◽  
Significant Advance ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Mind Mapping ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Platform

The purpose of this study is to construct a web-based Computer Support for Collaborative Design (CSCD) learning platform based on theories related to a constructivist learning environment model, mind mapping and computer-supported collaborative learning. The platform conforms to the needs of design students and provides effective tools for interaction and collaborative learning by integrating mind-mapping tools into a learning environment that utilizes CSCD, a computer-assisted support system that can support and enhance group collaboration. The establishment of the CSCD learning platform represents a significant advance beyond the fixed functions and existing models of current online learning platforms and is the only learning platform in the world that focuses on learners in design departments. The platform offers outstanding user-friendly functions and innovative technology. In terms of funding, technical ability, human resources, organizational strategies, and risk analysis and evaluations, the learning platform is also worthy of expansion and implementation.

Understanding student perceptions of a web-based blended learning environment

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 577-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuncay Bayrak ◽  
Bahadir Akcam
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Students Satisfaction

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on how web-based training and testing platforms provide opportunities for students to leverage the capabilities of various information and communication technologies to engage in self-directed learning. Design/methodology/approach The impact of an interactive learning environment on improving students’ essential skills was measured using a previously validated structured questionnaire, consisting of five subscales: content, accuracy, format, ease of use, and timeliness. Having analyzed the instrument, the authors decided to modify it to incorporate two more measures of overall reliability and satisfaction to capture students’ overall satisfaction level with the tool. Overall, 24 items are used to measure students’ perceptions of the tool content, accuracy, format, ease of use, timeliness, reliability and satisfaction. A five-point Likert-type scale was used in the questionnaire where 1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree. Findings This study suggests that while students’ major, instructor, and course grade are important factors impacting student perception of the learning tool, year (freshman vs sophomore) and gender do not have any impact on the student perception. Course grade shows an interesting trend. Students who received an A and an F as their final grades are the most satisfied groups compared to other grade groups. This finding suggests a further study is needed to explore the impact of the course grade on the students’ satisfaction with the tool. While students liked simulations, grading feature with immediate feedback, electronic textbook and the system overall, they suggested improvements in the grading module, simulations, projects, system compatibility, system reliability, and cost. Originality/value Most studies use a survey to measure student’s satisfaction with a web-based learning platform. This study, however, made an attempt to understand students’ satisfaction with a web-based blended learning platform by analyzing their comments and feedback on the course using a text analytics tool.

LEARNING ENGLISH VOCABULARY USING WEB-BASED LEITNER BOX WITH SOCIAL NETWORK

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (33) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunxia Gao ◽  
Zaidatun Tasir ◽  
Jamalludin Harun ◽  
Nurul Farhana Jumaat
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Collaborative Learning Environment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Web

The aim of the research is to explore the impact of the web-based Leitner Box which is enhanced with social network, particularly Facebook on English vocabulary learning. This research used mixed research design and the data were collected both in qualitative and quantitative ways. The instruments include questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, and performance tests. 35 university’s students were chosen randomly as the respondents for the questionnaire and 30 students from English class were chosen purposively to do the pre-test and post-test. From the findings, it is discovered that students agreed they have problems in learning vocabulary (mean = 3.98).   The web-based Leitner Box has a significant positive impact on English vocabulary learning (p<0.05). Findings from the questionnaires also revealed that students gave positive opinions toward web-based Leitner box (mean = 4.28).  In term of whether the element of social network can be beneficial to students, the findings showed that social network helps students to learn English vocabulary in this collaborative learning environment (mean = 4.28). The students claimed that web-based Leitner Box and social network make the vocabulary learning process much easier and more interesting by sharing information and actively participating in the collaborative learning environment.

Collaborative Learning in a Mobile Technology Supported Classroom

2008 ◽  
pp. 270-285
Author(s):  
Siu Cheung Kong
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Pedagogical Design ◽  
Mobile Learning Environment

This chapter introduces the migration of a Web-based cognitive tool (CT) for the generation of procedural knowledge about mathematical fractions from a desktop version to a mobile version. It aims to provide insight into the potential of human-computer interaction in mobile learning environments to encourage reciprocal tutoring and foster collaborative learning. A collaborative mobile learning environment is designed using a design-based research approach. A Web-based CT for learning the concept of fraction equivalence is improved and modified to suit the environment as applied to a mobile technology supported classroom. This chapter first delineates the theoretical design approach and empirical design methodology that underlie the migration exercise, and then discusses the architectural design of artifacts and the pedagogical design of learning activities to shed light on the development and application of mobile technology in a classroom learning environment.

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