Collaboration, Communication, and Online Groups: Analysis of Two Projects

Authors

Anil Pathak
Lee Hwee Hoon
Fazilah Mohamed Ismail

Publication Date

2005-11-01

Abstract

This work began with the presupposition that asynchronous web-based interactions (and collaboration) can add a special dimension to learning. Both projects were carried out with Engineering students. In both instances, institutionalized discussion boards were created for online group interaction. Data for both projects were collected from student surveys and. postings on the discussion boards. Analysis of student surveys showed different responses to the use of discussion boards. Students in the first project viewed themselves as accountable for their own learning, whereas students in the second project had a negative perception of the online discussion platform. Analysis of student postings from both studies, on the other hand, provided an insight into how individuals identified themselves as an online group and how such groups are maintained. Based on the findings, this paper has made recommendations for the on-line educator.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.37.1.2

First Page

21

Last Page

35

Recommended Citation

Pathak, Anil; Hoon, Lee Hwee; and Ismail, Fazilah Mohamed (2005) "Collaboration, Communication, and Online Groups: Analysis of Two Projects," PASAA: Vol. 37: Iss. 1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.37.1.2
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/pasaa/vol37/iss1/3