Hands-on learning of Cooperation Technology: Combining knowledge construction and reflection

Project work is an important part of university education and workplace activities. However, cooperation problems are common in the learning process. The purpose of the study we present is to address these challenges by designing a Cooperation Technology course and studying its outcomes. We applied social constructivist and reflective learning approaches and used various technologies as platforms for project work. Based on study data, we analyze collaborative workflows in and between student groups, use of technological ecologies, and the outcomes of their work. As a result, we provide implications for combining social constructivist and reflective learning approaches in course design.