'Many to one' mode of CSCL and further discussion. (1st January 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Xinglong; Cai, Su
• Is Part Of: International journal of continuing engineering education and lifelong learning. Volume 21:Number 1(2011)
• Page Start: 42
• Page End: 54
• Publication Date: 2011-01-01
• Subjects: cooperative learning -- lifelong learning -- computer-mediated communication -- improving classroom learning; Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 620.00715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1560-4624

Abstract

This study is an experiment of a new instructional model in classroom of higher education. Quantitative research methodology is employed in this study. Data are collected from 22 college students in the school of educational technology of a university. Findings indicate that 'many to one' mode participated by two to three students sharing one computer has a positive effect on the quality of learning. This contributes to the improvement in instructional quality of the college. As a result of this study, this paper advocates for an emphasis on experience-based computer-supported cooperative learning (ECSCL) in F2F classroom to facilitate the reform in higher education.