Instructors' Experiences with Using Groupware to Support Collaborative Project-Based Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 382-395
Author(s):  
Jon Day ◽  
Hao Lou ◽  
Craig Van Slyke
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Learning ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Collaborative Group ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Lotus Domino ◽  
Student Teams ◽  
Faculty Time

Today’s business schools are looking for effective approaches to leverage technology to facilitate distributed learning and support collaborative group projects. Faculty need tools, methods, and best practices that can be adapted to support various learning models and learning objectives across academic disciplines. The application of groupware technology, Lotus Domino discussion databases, to support collaborative project-based learning is explored. From the instructor’s perspective, a variety of uses for discussion databases are described, including supporting course logistics, supporting student teams, and extending learning beyond the classroom. Recommendations for effective implementation include technical support issues, use of team databases, maintaining contact with remote students, and faculty time commitments.

scholarly journals Assessing Collaborative, Project-based Learning Models in Introductory Science Courses

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Huysken ◽  
Harold Olivey ◽  
Kevin McElmurry ◽  
Ming Gao ◽  
Peter Avis
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Student Teams ◽  
Introductory Biology Course

Collaborative, project-based learning models have been shown to benefit student learning and engagement in the STEM disciplines. This case study evaluates the use of highly collaborative project- and problem-based learning models in introductory courses in the geosciences and biology. In the geosciences, we developed project-based modules with a strong local focus. Student teams worked on three project-based laboratories dealing with the local geology/geomorphology, water quality of a local stream, and local flooding issues. These replaced traditionally taught laboratories on topographic maps and rivers and streams. Student teams presented project results in lieu of taking a traditional laboratory practical. In biology, we designed a collaborative learning model that incorporated three problem-based learning modules into a first-semester introductory biology course. Students were assigned topics in evolution, cell biology and genetics to research independently during the course of the semester, with each module culminating in a brief presentation on the topic. Modules were designed to mirror concepts being covered in the lecture. Preliminary results suggest that student performance and attitudes towards course material benefitted from this learning model. The authors consider outcomes, benefits, and challenges to students and instructors.

scholarly journals Transferring an Interdisciplinary Student Product Development Project to Full Online Conduction

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 410-416
Author(s):  
Patrick Herstätter ◽  
Andreas Kohlweiss ◽  
Maria Hulla ◽  
Christian Ramsauer
Keyword(s):  
Product Development ◽  
Product Innovation ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Close Connection ◽  
Industrial Management ◽  
Student Teams ◽  
Product Development Project ◽  
Critical Phase ◽  
Development Course

"Product Innovation" is a 7-month product development course, conducted at the Institute of Innovation and Industrial Management with international and interdisciplinary student teams. A close connection and interaction between industry, students and research has been an important part of this project-based learning course. Due to the COVID19 pandemic and the worldwide occurring lockdowns, students were not able anymore to interact and conduct their projects in the proven manner. Being in a critical phase of the project, the course concept had to be reorganized and transferred to online conduction by using computer supported collaboration work within a few days. Both observations and surveys were used to compare changes in student´s behaviour and results of the project. This paper will describe 1) the original situation and course concept, 2) show how the course was transformed to online conduction, 3) describe the observations made and 4) analyse how the students experienced the transformation.

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