Let´s think about it : considering the strengths of Web-based collaboration

• This paper describes work with student collaboration in a distance education teacher-training program at Växjö. A previous study on collaborative strategies was presented new students in order to test possible effects on their learning process. What possible effects could this have on how students used and designed their learning in a Virtual Learning Environment? Were there any signs of an enhanced meta-cognitive awareness compared to previous year? Students’ evaluation of assignment and results from a web-enquiry was analysed. Results showed an increased reflection upon work process and more references to future praxis as teachers shift from a knowledge process to a learning process. Results also show a more strategic use of the tools in the VLE. By giving students some reflective tools prior to their assignment, we have tried to use meta-cognitive thinking as “a way to teach” and not as a “subject” itself.

Ämnesord

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Utbildningsvetenskap -- Pedagogik (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Educational Sciences -- Pedagogy (hsv//eng)

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collaboration

meta-cognition

teacher-training

web-based teaching

Education

Pedagogik

Pedagogik

Pedagogics

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