Online collaborative learning interactions in a tertiary ICT education course

This study investigated the nature of students' interactions through the incorporation of online collaborative learning (OCL) (Moodle) in a tertiary ICT education course. Data collected from online transcripts and forum discussion transcripts were the basis for an interpretive analysis of stude...

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Main Authors: Said, M. N. H. M., Tahir, L., Ali, M. F.
Format: Article
Published: International Information Institute Ltd. 2016
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/72334/
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Summary:This study investigated the nature of students' interactions through the incorporation of online collaborative learning (OCL) (Moodle) in a tertiary ICT education course. Data collected from online transcripts and forum discussion transcripts were the basis for an interpretive analysis of students' interactions in OCL and to assess the extent to which it was successful in enhancing students' learning. The results showed that the nature of students' in OCL corresponds with participative, interactive, social and cognitive dimensions which in support of the students' cognitive, social and emotional development. The research also found that the incorporation of OCL can lead to the facilitation of the students' learning process in learning ICT.