TY - JOUR
T1 - Utilizing Web Tools for Computer-Mediated Communication to Enhance Team-Based Learning
AU - Gomez, Elizabeth Avery
AU - wu, Dezhi
AU - Passerini, Katia
AU - Bieber, Michael
PY - 2007/4
Y1 - 2007/4
N2 - Team-based learning is an active learning instructional strategy used in the traditional face-to-face classroom. Web-based computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools complement the face-to-face classroom and enable active learning between face-to-face class times. This arti-cle presents the results from pilot assessments of computer-supported team-based learning. The authors utilized pedagogical approaches grounded in collaborative learning techniques, such as team-based learning, and extended these techniques to a Web-based environment through the use of computer-mediated communications tools (discussion Web-boards). This approach was examined through field studies in the course of two semesters at a US public technological university. The findings indicate that the perceptions of team learning experience such as per-ceived motivation, enjoyment, and learning in such a Web-based CMC environment are higher than in traditional face-to-face courses. In addition, our results show that perceived team mem-bers’ contributions impact individual learning experiences. Overall, Web-based CMC tools are found to effectively facilitate team interactions and achieve higher-level learning.
AB - Team-based learning is an active learning instructional strategy used in the traditional face-to-face classroom. Web-based computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools complement the face-to-face classroom and enable active learning between face-to-face class times. This arti-cle presents the results from pilot assessments of computer-supported team-based learning. The authors utilized pedagogical approaches grounded in collaborative learning techniques, such as team-based learning, and extended these techniques to a Web-based environment through the use of computer-mediated communications tools (discussion Web-boards). This approach was examined through field studies in the course of two semesters at a US public technological university. The findings indicate that the perceptions of team learning experience such as per-ceived motivation, enjoyment, and learning in such a Web-based CMC environment are higher than in traditional face-to-face courses. In addition, our results show that perceived team mem-bers’ contributions impact individual learning experiences. Overall, Web-based CMC tools are found to effectively facilitate team interactions and achieve higher-level learning.
KW - ALN
KW - asynchronous learning networks
KW - collaborative learning
KW - computer-mediated communications (CMC)
KW - learning outcomes
KW - peer assessment
KW - team-based learning
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U2 - 10.4018/jwltt.2007040102
DO - 10.4018/jwltt.2007040102
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85001728391
SN - 1548-1093
VL - 2
SP - 21
EP - 37
JO - International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT)
JF - International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT)
IS - 2
ER -