week 6

The class started at sharp 0940Hrs, when Miss Rebecca took over the session.
She discussed CSCW (Computer Supported Collaborated Work) and CSCL (Computer Supported Collaborated Learning) its uses, advantages and disadvantages and how it is beneficial. I learnt how collaborative learning can be constructive and the in’s and out’s of how one can benefit wholesome from it.
Journal Question: have you ever used any CSCL technology? Reflect on your experience of using these and what could be done to increase their use?
Answer:
Answer: Yes, I have experienced using CSCL technology lately which is WebCT at my university. During my previous semester when i did BIS 3000(Strategic Management and information Systems), this was my group project. As our group members could hardly get together on campus at one time, we used to email each other divided work, which had each others individual findings. Also, if we had a problem or if we needed to call a meeting, we emailed each other. Another example of CSCL could be Discussion boards on WebCT, but it seldom used by students.Personally speaking, I’m in favour of using Discussion boards, which are available to us on WebCT, but it has received luke worm response from the students. Like in this module, we’re supposed to keep a journal, students should be prompted to use these discussion boards and evaluated upon so that they benefit, learn from this technology and eventually adapt it in their daily usage.