What we know about technological support for project-based learning

Author

Kehoe, Colleen ; Guzdial, Mark ; Turns, Jennifer

Author_Institution

Coll. of Comput., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA

Volume

2

fYear

1997

fDate

5-8 Nov 1997

Firstpage

918

Abstract

This paper describes the authors´ experiences in building tools to support project-based learning. They briefly describe their successes and failures in three areas: team management and collaboration; supporting reflection; and providing information in project-based form. Their approach combines insights on learning from cognitive science with an appreciation for the practical challenges raised by focusing on projects in a class. Based on their experiences, they conclude that technology can play an important role in supporting project-based learning

Keywords

computer aided instruction; engineering computing; engineering education; project engineering; teaching; cognitive science; collaboration; project-based learning; support tools; supporting reflection; team management; technological support experiences; Cognitive science; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Computer industry; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Man machine systems; Project management; Reflection; Systems engineering and theory;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997. 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change. Proceedings.

Conference_Location

Pittsburgh, PA

ISSN

0190-5848

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4086-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.1997.636005

Filename

636005