Title :
Constructivist learning with participatory examinations
Author :
Wu, Dezhi ; Bieber, Michael ; Hiltz, Starr Roxanne ; Han, Hyo-Joo
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Syst., New Jersey Inst. of Technol., Newark, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Can we improve the examination process, making it more enjoyable and increasing perceived learning? The participatory exam process provides opportunities for students to learn from creating, reading, answering and grading exam questions. An online asynchronous learning network system facilitates the process. This paper presents the process framework, our research model and experimental results. A majority of students preferred the participatory exam and believed that it increased their learning.
Keywords :
distance learning; groupware; collaborative learning; constructivist learning; online asynchronous learning network; participatory examinations; Collaborative work; Computer science education; Data analysis; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; Information systems; Information technology; Psychology; Springs; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences, 2004. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2056-1
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.2004.1265046