Using a virtual learning community (VLC) to facilitate a cross-national science research collaboration between secondary school students
作者： Hui Peng Chia , Alan Pritchard
DOI: 10.1016/J.COMPEDU.2014.07.005
关键词: Science research 、 Study methods 、 Cognition 、 Set (psychology) 、 Psychology 、 Knowledge management 、 Interpersonal communication 、 Inductive analysis 、 Cross national 、 Virtual learning community
摘要: Abstract This paper reports on how a virtual learning community (VLC), set up Wikispaces, facilitated cross-national collaboration in high level scientific research involving six teams of four students from two schools, one Singapore and USA. Qualitative case study methods were employed. Data online postings, reflections interviews analysed using the Miles Huberman (1994) approach to inductive analysis. Findings showed that found VLC useful for their exchanges platform positively impacted them cognitive, intellectual interpersonal aspects. Recommendations future practice are made.
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