Assessing Collaborative Learning in Engineering Design Export

@article{citeulike:3474682, abstract = {Through an iterative, user-centered design process, we are designing and building computer-based tools to support students learning through collaboration. We have been conducting empirical studies to evaluate the usability of the tools and how they contribute to student learning. Our goal was to design tools that would support the processes of knowledge co-construction and reflection. Co-construction is the successful activity of knowledge building and problem solving between individuals. Reflection and discussion promote critical thinking. This paper reviews the iterative design and development process of these tools.}, author = {Finger, Susan and Gelman, Dana and Fay, Anne and Szczerban, Michael}, citeulike-article-id = {3474682}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intjee/ijee/2006/00000022/00000003/art00027}, issn = {0949-149X}, journal = {International Journal of Engineering Education}, keywords = {education, engineering, group, marking, work}, month = {June}, pages = {637--644}, posted-at = {2009-07-03 03:19:01}, priority = {2}, publisher = {International Journal of Engineering Education}, title = {Assessing Collaborative Learning in Engineering Design}, url = {http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intjee/ijee/2006/00000022/00000003/art00027}, year = {2006} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:3474682 L3 - citeulike-article-id:3474682 N2 - Through an iterative, user-centered design process, we are designing and building computer-based tools to support students learning through collaboration. We have been conducting empirical studies to evaluate the usability of the tools and how they contribute to student learning. Our goal was to design tools that would support the processes of knowledge co-construction and reflection. Co-construction is the successful activity of knowledge building and problem solving between individuals. Reflection and discussion promote critical thinking. This paper reviews the iterative design and development process of these tools. JF - International Journal of Engineering Education SN - 0949-149X EP - 644 TI - Assessing Collaborative Learning in Engineering Design PB - International Journal of Engineering Education SP - 637 KW - education KW - engineering KW - group KW - marking KW - work AU - Finger, Susan AU - Gelman, Dana AU - Fay, Anne AU - Szczerban, Michael PY - 2006/06// UR - http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intjee/ijee/2006/00000022/00000003/art00027 ER -