Title
Evaluating the Quality of Learning in Computer Supported Co-Operative Learning
Abstract
Can learning quality be maintained in the face of increasing class size by the use of Computer Supported Cooperative Learning (CSCL) technologies? In particular, can Computer-Mediated Communication promote critical thinking in addition to surface information transfer? We compared face-to-face seminars with asynchronous computer conferencing in the same Information Management class. From Garrison's theory of critical thinking and Henri's critical reasoning skills, we developed two ways of evaluating critical thinking: A student questionnaire and a content-analysis technique, We found evidence for critical thinking in both situations, with some subtle differences in learning style, This article provides an overview of this work.
Year
DOI
Venue
1997
10.1002/(SICI)1097-4571(199706)48:6<484::AID-ASI2>3.3.CO;2-Z
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE
Keywords
Field
DocType
cooperative learning,computer mediated communication,critical thinking,information management,higher education,teleconferencing
Educational technology,Experiential learning,Class size,Active learning,Information retrieval,Computer science,Distance education,Critical thinking,Computer-mediated communication,Artificial intelligence,Mathematics education,Cooperative learning
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
48
6
0002-8231
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
34
26.89
0
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
D. R. Newman13927.71
Chris Johnson210247.80
Brian Webb38333.39
Clive Cochrane43929.38