Using a Virtual Learning Environment to Manage Group Projects: A Case Study

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Cleary, Y. & Marcus-Quinn, A. (2008). Using a Virtual Learning Environment to Manage Group Projects: A Case Study. International Journal on E-Learning, 7(4), 603-621. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal Information

International Journal on E-Learning
ISSN 1537-2456
Volume 7, Issue 4, October 2008
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Yvonne Cleary, Ann Marcus-Quinn, University of Limerick, Ireland

Abstract

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are increasingly used by Higher Education Institutions to manage and enhance teaching and learning, and research. Discussion, chat, scheduling, and other collaboration tools make VLEs especially useful systems for designing and managing complex group projects. In the spring semester of 2006, students at the University of Limerick used a pilot version of the Sakai VLE to collaborate on a group project, which required them to design a piece of e-learning courseware. They uploaded their e-learning course onto Sakai, and evaluated the Sakai system as part of a module on Information Management and Content Production. Their evaluation reports demonstrated high expectations of the VLE, intolerance of technical glitches, but a positive overall response to the system.

Keywords

• Virtual Environments
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Students
• Distance Education
• eLearning
• Teaching Methods

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