Virtual collaborative learning is becoming more and more common over the last two decades. In collaborative knowledge construction scenarios, the learner-tutor interaction plays a major role in successful learning. In this context, the support of the e-tutor is of importance. Possible support methods include the preparation and organization of the learning unit and direct interventions during the collaboration process. Even though support methods are relevant from a theoretical point of view, the question is whether or not e-tutors effectively use such methods in their actual e-learning courses. To gain further insight into the real practices of e-tutors, in our study we developed a questionnaire to survey the main support methods used. Seventy-eight e-tutors from 17 different European countries participated in this study. Results showed that e-tutors support collaborative learning by providing specific technical and didactical support and by fostering the collaborative learning process, especially content-specific activities such as online discussion. Based on these results, guidelines for supporting virtual collaborative learning were developed.

Kopp, Matteucci, Tomasetto (2010). How do e-tutors support collaborative learning? Guidelines from a European study.. s.l : IADIS Press.

How do e-tutors support collaborative learning? Guidelines from a European study.

MATTEUCCI, MARIA CRISTINA;TOMASETTO, CARLO
2010

Abstract

Virtual collaborative learning is becoming more and more common over the last two decades. In collaborative knowledge construction scenarios, the learner-tutor interaction plays a major role in successful learning. In this context, the support of the e-tutor is of importance. Possible support methods include the preparation and organization of the learning unit and direct interventions during the collaboration process. Even though support methods are relevant from a theoretical point of view, the question is whether or not e-tutors effectively use such methods in their actual e-learning courses. To gain further insight into the real practices of e-tutors, in our study we developed a questionnaire to survey the main support methods used. Seventy-eight e-tutors from 17 different European countries participated in this study. Results showed that e-tutors support collaborative learning by providing specific technical and didactical support and by fostering the collaborative learning process, especially content-specific activities such as online discussion. Based on these results, guidelines for supporting virtual collaborative learning were developed.
2010
PROCEEDINGS OF THE IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ICT, SOCIETY AND HUMAN BEINGS 2010
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Kopp, Matteucci, Tomasetto (2010). How do e-tutors support collaborative learning? Guidelines from a European study.. s.l : IADIS Press.
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