Year: 2009
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The focus of this paper is on the issue of evaluating learning which occurs in the process of online collaboration. The goal of this paper is to demonstrate the utility of a theoretical framework (variation theory) to assess the process of online collaboration. To this end, discourse of six online groups collaborating using wiki was examined. Variation theory made possible the observation that, although the groups differed markedly in their collaboration process, they focused on the same aspects of the object of learning, while ignoring one key aspect. Further analysis suggested that this missed learning opportunity may have led the students to develop a ‘misconception’ of the topic. These findings point to the value of variation theory as a framework for analysing online discourse to make claims related to students’ learning.
Authors: Anindito Aditomo, Peter Reimann
Institution: The University of Sydney
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2177118115