Developing a peer learning community through the use of CMC

This study investigated computer-mediated communication (CMC) to facilitate the construction of learning community. The formation of learning community, which involves students working together to solve ill-structured problems and putting applying knowledge and experience to heuristic teaching. &quo...

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Main Authors: Yeung, A.S.W., Ferry, B.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Buildings
Collaborative tools
Collaborative work
Communications technology
Computer mediated communication
Computer science education
Context
Educational technology
Isolation technology
Qualifications
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Summary:This study investigated computer-mediated communication (CMC) to facilitate the construction of learning community. The formation of learning community, which involves students working together to solve ill-structured problems and putting applying knowledge and experience to heuristic teaching. "Peer Learning" broadly includes cooperative and collaborative learning, and which involves learners working together for achieving specific learning goals. We report on the building of a peer learning approach through the use of CMC enhances flexible learning and fosters initiative and interactivity of the learners towards their learning. The findings showed that the contemporary computer-mediated communication (CMC) technology not only supports learning activities, it fosters the development of peer learning community.
DOI:10.1109/CIE.2002.1185950