Gathering together through groupware in an MA program Margaret M. McManus M. A. in Computer Information Science Program Department of Mathematics and Computer Science La Salle University Philadelphia, PA, USA 19141-1199 mcmanus@lasalle. Abstract A current pedagogical method in education is collaborative learning. Likewise, the computing profession requires team Groupware facilities support work to accomplish projects. both students and professionals to work together for the success of the group. However, the components of collaborative learning and the effective use of groupware need to be taught to students to prepare them for the professional world. This paper describes how a graduate course in Groupware and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work addresses groupware and CSCW issues, as well as teaching students the components of collaborative learning through the use of groupware itself. edu among the members. Using conferencing systems to support and promote collaborative learning, Harasim [5] found that undergraduate and graduate students participated as active learners. However, she notes that Much work is needed to enhance user effectiveness in teaching and learning online [5]. In this spirit, this article discusses how a graduate groupware course was designed and undertaken to encourage students to learn not only about groupware, but also the
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Gathering together through groupware in an MA program
McManus, Margaret M.
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Association for Computing Machinery – Jan 1, 1996
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