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Title: Voices from the Classroom: Understanding Students' Perceptions of Collaborative Learning in Computer-Based Spaces
Language: English
Authors: Sakirulai Olufemi Isiaq, Louise Usher
Source: Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. 2025 (34).
Availability: Association for Learning Development in Higher Education. 33 Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NB, UK. e-mail: admin@aldinhe.ac.uk; Web site: https://jldhe.aldinhe.ac.uk/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Masters Programs, Cooperative Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Teamwork, 21st Century Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Relationship, Facilitators (Individuals), Active Learning, Student Attitudes, Learning Processes, Educational Environment, Student Educational Objectives, Learner Engagement, Transformative Learning
ISSN: 1759-667X
Abstract: This study explores postgraduate students' perceptions of the effectiveness of collaborative learning within computer-based environments. The research investigates the distinctions between collaborative learning and group work, examining how students' attitudes and behaviours differ, and the subsequent impact on learning outcomes. Findings reveal that students can clearly distinguish between these two approaches. While both involve peer interactions, group work predominantly fosters employability skills such as teamwork and goal achievement, whereas collaborative learning enhances individual knowledge construction. The study introduces the Effective Learning Triangle (ELT), comprising three key core components: Facilitator, Environment, and Learning. In collaborative learning contexts, the facilitator plays a pivotal role in designing sessions that align intended learning outcomes with the learning environment. For example, flexible computer-based spaces emerge as conducive environments for promoting collaborative learning, particularly in technical disciplines. This paper highlights the significance of tailored facilitation and adaptable environments in fostering meaningful student engagement.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1464810
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