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

fYear

2008

fDate

23-26 March 2008

Firstpage

228

Lastpage

230

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

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

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WMUTE.2008.42

Filename

4489827