Title :
Using web2.0 Software and Mobile Devices for Creating Shared Understanding among Virtual Learning Communities
Author :
Laru, Jari ; Järvelä, Sanna
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Oulu, Oulu
Abstract :
In our recent research we have explored possibilities to scaffold collaborative learning in higher education with wireless networks and mobile tools. The pedagogical ideas are grounded on concepts of collaborative learning, including the socially shared origin of cognition, as well as self-regulated learning theory. This poster will demonstrate how social software and mobile devices can be used for facilitating socially shared collaboration and community building.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; groupware; mobile computing; Web 2.0 software; collaborative learning; mobile devices; mobile tools; self-regulated learning theory; shared understanding; social software; virtual learning; wireless networks; Cognition; Collaboration; Collaborative software; Collaborative tools; Collaborative work; Communities; Educational technology; Social network services; Software tools; Wireless networks; cognitive tools; collaborative learning; design experiment; environment; mobile phone; scaffolding; smartphone;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless, Mobile, and Ubiquitous Technology in Education, 2008. WMUTE 2008. Fifth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-3108-3
DOI :
10.1109/WMUTE.2008.42