Co-operative Learning in Web-Based
Learning Environments
Doctoral Seminar
Research in Higher and Vocational Education
Department of Educational Studies (University of Oxford) –
Department of Business and Human Resource Education (University of Paderborn)
Oxford, 15 – 16 March 2007
Dipl. Hdl. Frederik G. Pferdt
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Agenda
I. Problem Context
II. Research Questions
III. A Model for Designing Self-regulated Learning in
Cooperative Learning Environments with New Media
IV. Research Context and Design Based Research
V. Case Studies and Reasearch Methods Applied
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„New Learning“ with New Media?
- New technologies, new media
(Weblogs, Wikis, Podcasts)
- Next generation eLearning
(eLearning 2.0)
Technological innovations
- New learning requirements
- Changing student needs
- Changing live concepts
- Knowledge society
- Internationalisation
- Globalisation
Changing economical
Changing learners
and students
environment
New Learning?
Advances in edcuation
- Changing teaching-/ learning
paradigm
- New learning cultures:
integration of informal and formal learning
Seufert (2007),Tully (2004)
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Problem Context
Mainfunction is the Self-evaluation of
reproduction of capabilities and skills
content. decreased
Content
Learning with New orientation Learning without
Learning by oneself
Media leads to prerequisites isn´t
with new media
standardised, linear possible
Presentation of
and externally information leads to a Changing roles New Media
controlled learning conversion into of teachers and is controlling
knowledge? learners the learning
Learning is
process
controlled by the Learning Objects Digital content is
teacher or the discussion printed out by
computer learners
Content vs.
Context
Masie Center (2001), Wiley (2000), Merrill (1998), Brady Case Study BFW Heidelberg (2006)
et al. (2006), Duitama et al., (2005), Colucci et al. (2005),
Hodgins (2002),Tompsett (2005), Polsani (2004).
Arnold / Schüßler 1996, Kremer 2006,
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A Paradigm Shift?!
Goal / Intention
knowledge competence
What What
does does the
Didactical approach
new learner
media do do with
instruction construction
with the new
learner? media?
Understanding of learning
behavioristical
constructivist
/cognitive
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Research Questions
How can co-operative learning in vocational education be designed using
web-based construction tools? Which opportunities and
Research Question:
Research Question:
potentials for learning as a
In which way does
process of planning carrying
new media change
out and controlling of actions
our society and our
is offered by new
learning?
technologies?
Research Question:
Which requirements are
Research Question:
made to the problem
How should new
Learning definition and to the
media be designed
learning environments to
to serve as a
initiate desired learning
learning trigger?
processes with the help
of these technologies?
Research Question:
Research Question:
How can New Media be
How can new media
used, to foster a culture
New Media development be
of self-regulated and
designed as a learning
cooperative learning?
process for vocational
education?
Research Question: Research Question:
How can new media How can new media
tools support tools support active
learning and
cooperative
construction of action
knowledge
competence.
construction
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Learning with New Media - a Model
Instruction Construction
Construction / Information / Communication media
Presentation media
Confrontation media
How is the learning process supported?
What is the
learning
product?
Planning Controlling
Conducting
What is the
learning
motivation?
Content Communication
Kremer (2007), Dilger / Pferdt (2006)
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Research Context and Design Based Research
Development of
solutions with a
theoretical framework
and consulting by
researchers (UPB)
Evaluating and testing
Analysis of practical
of solutions in practice
problems and
(KooL) and consulting
Refinement of problems,
cooperatively defining
during the
solutions, and methods
aims by researchers solutions
implementation process
(UPB) and practioners
(UPB)
(KooL)
Documentation and
reflection to produce
\"design principles\" and
Reeves,T. C. / Herrington, J., /
prototypes of Oliver, R. (2005), Brown (1992), Collins
cooperative webbased (1992), Sloane (2006), Hertle (2007)
learning scenarios
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Case Studies and Research Methods Applied
GK (Glascompendium) Group interviews /
Questionaire: Learning Experiences in
\"Learners write for Projective questions: ?
cooperative media-based
learners\" learning environments
BL.L. QM Kooperation Externe Intervention
(Blended Learning
Individualisierung und sozialer Kontext
Agentives und reflexives Handeln
?
Wirkungs- und Lebensraum
Funktion
Kasuistik und Systematik
Quality Management) Peergruppeneffekte Coaching
Formen
Koordination Content
Durch-
Kontrolle
Planung
führung
Interaktion
Kollaboration
EfGP
Vermittlungs-
Entwicklungs-
werkzeug
werkzeug
(English for Glass
Medien
Verwendungskonzept
Professionals)
Documentation
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There are always questions remaining...
• Does every research question have to be answered in the case
studies?
• Which explanatory power do the case studies have?
• Which results could be expected from the case studies?
• Are the research methods appropriate?
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Thank you!
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