Qualitative research of web-based collaborative inquiry learning in higher education

This study introduces the web-based collaborative inquiry learning style in higher education. This paper provides a contrast between the two most popular web-based collaborative inquiry learning models, Big6 and WebQuest. The contribution then introduces and analyzes web-based collaborative inquiry learning practice in the course "Learning Science and Technology" at Ningbo University. This study draws the conclusion that students prefer to adopt the brand-new learning style. As a result, their information literacy was improved during the collaborative inquiry learning process.