Developing a peer-assisted learning community through MSN Messenger: A pilot program of PALS online
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Paper/Presentation Title | Developing a peer-assisted learning community through MSN Messenger: A pilot program of PALS online |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Huijser, Hendrik (Author) and Kimmins, Lindy (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | OLT 2006 Conference: Learning On The Move |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane |
ISBN | 1741071356 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://olt.qut.edu.au/udf/OLT2006/gen/static/papers/Huijser_OLT2006_paper.pdf |
Conference/Event | OLT 2006 Conference: Learning on the Move |
Event Details | OLT 2006 Conference: Learning on the Move Event Date 26 Sep 2006 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Abstract | Evidence suggests that peer-assisted learning schemes on campus help students to establish social networks that can have a positive influence on their learning achievements. At USQ, the majority of students are off campus, which raises the urgent question: how to harness the advantages of PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Strategy) in an online environment? Given that the potential problem of social isolation is even more acute in distance education, how do we develop a PALS scheme online that creates a sense of community for its participants? These questions are explored by reflecting on a pilot program that was conducted during the first semester of 2006 in two different courses and made use of MSN Messenger to build collaboration amongst learners in a variety of geographical locations. This pilot program is evaluated through a survey with PALS leaders and participants, and also through comparisons with other such programs in different institutions. |
Keywords | Peer-Assisted Learning, Collaboration, Online Communities |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
Byline Affiliations | Learning and Teaching Support Unit |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xw4q/developing-a-peer-assisted-learning-community-through-msn-messenger-a-pilot-program-of-pals-online
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