International Journal of Education and Management Engineering (IJEME)
IJEME Vol. 1, No. 3, 29 Sep. 2011
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Using New Technologies to Support Collaborative Learning for College Students
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Author(s)
Xiao Xiong. Xu
1,*
Wan ting.Ye
1
Qiong.Shang
1
Index Terms
Collaborative learning, technologies, college students
Abstract
The study creates collaborative learning environments with Mind Map, Blog and Wiki based on the curriculum named learning science and technology. Participants are 117 college students from Ningbo University. Case study and Questionnaires reveal using new technologies can support collaborative learning for them and improve their collaborative awareness and capability. In addition, learning technologies brings about the cognitive load in the learning process so that collaborative learning is not deep enough.
Cite This Paper
Xiao Xiong. Xu,Wan ting.Ye,Qiong.Shang,"Using New Technologies to Support Collaborative Learning for College Students", IJEME, vol.1, no.3, pp.73-78, 2011. DOI: 10.5815/ijeme.2011.03.11
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