Authors: Salubsri
Charoenwet salubsri@gmail.com
University, Sains Malaysia, USM, Penang 11800, Malaysia
Abstract
This current
paper is an endeavor to propose a methodology for investigating into student
social network with respect to collaborative online learning environment among
secondary school students in Asia Pacific region. The network is established
based on the combination of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL)
approach and project-problem-based (PBL) platform that is delivered via
web-based instruction. The main objective of this network is to create
understanding and sense of awareness among learners about pressing
environmental problems by bringing together students from diverse cultural
background that are geographically distributed to collaboratively work on
assigned scenarios concerning environmental issues. The discussion forum,
shared in online space is observed and collective learning process is examined
through the effectiveness of CSCL interactions. Both quantitative and
qualitative methods are implemented to assess CSCL process. The variables of
interests include the pattern of interaction, knowledge building, student
learning behaviors and students’ perception. The pattern of interaction and
participation is analyzed by using social network analysis (SNA) and the
quality of dialogues is examined in the context of knowledge building using
content analysis (CA). The data from self-reported survey is analyzed to
interpret student behavior and attitude towards the learning platform. The
details of experimental procedures and techniques implemented in data analysis
will be addressed.
Presented in The 5th World Environmental
Education Congress (WEEC) on May 10-14, 2009 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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