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Learning Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning in Singapore Higher Education – A Pilot Study
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, University of Newcastle, Australia, Australia ; , RegCom Consulting International, Singapore

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-02-5 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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Collaborative learning is an effective instructional strategy to enhance learning through reflection, collegial interactions and a greater sense of empowerment. This research paper seeks to explore the key factors that would motivate students in Singapore’s higher education to be engaged in collaborative online learning so as to achieve good learning outcomes. It would ascertain student perception of collaborative learning and the motivational factors needed to engage them in deep learning in an online environment.

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Tham, R. & Tham, L. (2013). Learning Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning in Singapore Higher Education – A Pilot Study. In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2013--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1073-1090). New Orleans, Louisiana, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 6, 2024 from .

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