Exploring the Feasibility of Conducting Software Training in a Peer Learning Context with the Aid of Student-Produced Screencasts

Author

Tai-Yin Chi ; Olfman, Lorne ; Lin, Fujian

Author_Institution

Claremont Grad. Univ., Claremont, CA, USA

fYear

2014

fDate

6-9 Jan. 2014

Firstpage

4946

Lastpage

4955

Abstract

In this paper we explore the feasibility of conducting software training in a peer learning context with the aid of student-produced screen casts. Three case studies were conducted to collect data. Wikispaces and Screencast-O-Matic were used during software training sessions to support peer learning in three Information Systems and Technologies (IST) courses. Screen casts were produced by students to promote peer learning. We present the results of our five-month study which suggested that student-produced screen casts were feasible to support software training in a peer learning context.

Keywords

Web sites; computer aided instruction; computer science education; data acquisition; educational courses; peer-to-peer computing; training; IST courses; Screencast-O-Matic; Wikispaces; data collection; information systems and technology; peer learning; software training; Electronic publishing; Information services; Internet; Multimedia communication; Software; Training; Web sites; Peer learning; Software training; Student-produced screencasts;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

System Sciences (HICSS), 2014 47th Hawaii International Conference on

Conference_Location

Waikoloa, HI

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/HICSS.2014.607

Filename

6759210