Collaborative environment

Collaborative environment

Collaborative environment

Collaborative learning supported through computers seems to be very promising due to advances in computer mediated communication tools. However, it is not clear which approach for on-line learning? individual or collaborative? is more effective for the students. David, 2005 is a continuation of previous work from authors, that combine both approaches, taking in account that some advantages related to individual learning, such as the self-pacing and the establishment of learning goals by the learner, imply in difficulties to establish collaborative settings.

According to Andrew, 2006 it is proposed a framework for the management of study groups ...