Title :
Evaluating the role of a shared document-based annotation tool in learner-centered collaborative learning
Author :
Nokelainen, Petri ; Kurhila, Jaakko ; Miettinen, Miikka ; Floréen, Patrik ; Tirri, Henry
Author_Institution :
Complex Syst. Comput. Group, Helsinki Inst. for Inf. Technol., Finland
Abstract :
This study presents a shared document-based annotation tool, EDUCOSM. Usefulness of the system is empirically evaluated in a real-life collaborative learning context. Relationships between learner´s self-rated use of learning strategies, cognitive outcomes, and completion of various tasks in the system are investigated. An empirical study (n=31) was conducted in order to investigate various dependencies between variables from precourse self-rated questionnaire, system log file data collected during the course and postcourse e-mail survey.
Keywords :
Internet; courseware; distance learning; distributed databases; document handling; graphical user interfaces; groupware; statistical analysis; EDUCOSM; cognitive learning outcome; e-mail survey; empirical study; learner-centered collaborative learning; learning strategy; shared document-based annotation tool; system log file data; Books; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Computer science; Engines; Information technology; Peer to peer computing; Software tools; Transducers; Yarn;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2003. Proceedings. The 3rd IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1967-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2003.1215056
