Web 2.0 technology: Social learning tools in higher education in Saudi Arabia
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Information and communication technology (ICT) has created opportunities for students' online interaction in higher education throughout the world. Limited research has been done in this area in Saudi Arabia. This study investigated university students' engagement and perceptions of online collaborative learning using Social Learning Tools (SLTs). In addition, it explored the quality of knowledge construction that occurred in this environment. A mixed methods case study approach was adopted, and the data was gathered from undergraduate students (n=43) who were enrolled in a 15-week course at a Saudi university. The results showed that while the students had positive perceptions towards SLTs and their engagement, data gathered from their work also showed little evidence of high levels of knowledge construction.
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ID Code: | 93426 |
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Item Type: | QUT Thesis (PhD) |
Supervisor: | Chandra, Vinesh & Dreamson, Neal |
Keywords: | Web 2.0, SLTs, Student Engagement, Online Collaborative Learning, Knowledge Construction, Higher Education |
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Education Past > Research Centres > Office of Education Research |
Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
Deposited On: | 20 Apr 2016 06:17 |
Last Modified: | 13 Aug 2020 08:12 |
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