Herramientas para el aprendizaje colaborativo en red: el caso de la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Abstract

This study focuses on online collaborative learning. From a qualitative research design, the objective of this study is to analyze the uses that UOC students make of the different tools available for group work. This goal is approached through two main elements of online collaborative processes: learning and social aspects of communication. Starting from a specific subject case, the study analyzes a pilot test where wiki was introduced for collaborative work. Results showed that Debate and Chat were used mainly for communicating; wiki for building up the virtual Project; and the file area as a shared repository of digital information.