Collaborative learning: using technology for fostering those valued practices inherent in constructive environments in traditional education

Doolan, M., Hilliard, A. and Thornton, H. (2006) Collaborative learning: using technology for fostering those valued practices inherent in constructive environments in traditional education. Journal for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, 3 (2). pp. 7-17. ISSN 1743-3932

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This paper presents a rationale for learners to learn through working collaboratively. An overview of the use of a number of different collaborative technologies to support pedagogy in a Blended Learning environment is reported. These technologies are then illustrated using three examples.