ERIC Number: EJ1106897
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Effective Use of Group Projects in Online Learning
Ekblaw, Robert
Contemporary Issues in Education Research, v9 n3 p121-128 2016
Group projects have long been used in face-to-face instruction to improve cognitive learning among its students. Group projects not only provide practical experience and allow students to practice the concepts they have learned, but also teach the students creative construction and group dynamics. As important as group projects have proven in conventional learning, they are rarely used in online education courses. This paper examines the foundations of effectively using group projects, and then demonstrates how to integrate them into online learning courses.
Descriptors: Group Activities, Student Projects, Electronic Learning, Group Dynamics, Cooperative Learning, Distance Education, Online Courses, Teamwork, Teaching Methods, Higher Education, Synchronous Communication, Group Membership, Active Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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