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Written by Morten Flate Paulsen
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Saturday, 27 June 2009 18:18 |
Our article Transparency in Cooperative Online Education is published in IRRODL http://www.irrodl.org/index... about The article Transparency in Cooperative Online Education, which I wrote with Christian Dalsgaard, has been published in IRRODL. As an experiment it has been formatted for iphones , kindle etc. I would really appreciate some feedback here.
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to discuss the following question: What is the potential of social networking within cooperative online education? Social networking does not necessarily involve communication, dialogue, or collaboration. Instead, the authors argue that transparency is a unique feature of social networking services. Transparency gives students insight into each other’s actions. Cooperative learning seeks to develop virtual learning environments that allow students to have optimal individual freedom within online learning communities. This article demonstrates how cooperative learning can be supported by transparency. To illustrate this with current examples, the article presents NKI Distance Education’s surveys and experiences with cooperative learning. The article discusses by which means social networking and transparency may be utilized within cooperative online education. In conclusion, the article argues that the pedagogical potential of social networking lies within transparency and the ability to create awareness among students.
Keywords: Online education; social networking; transparency; e-learning; cooperative learning; learning community
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Last Updated on Monday, 17 August 2009 14:15 |
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