Use of Dynamic Web Technologies in Collaborative Problem-Solving Method at Community Colleges
The purpose of this chapter is to explain the design and development process of online collaborative learning environments for community college courses. Within this purpose, design issues of the learning environment are based on a collaborative problem-solving method. In other words, this learning environment is designed according to constructivist learning principles. In this chapter, constructivism, constructivism and technology, collaborative problem-solving method, and dynamic web technologies will be explained. Following that, research findings about the effect of collaborative problem-solving method and dynamic web technologies on educational output of students will be discussed. Next, the design and development of this learning environment will be presented. Finally, implementation issues and recommendations about this environment will be explained.