Using Collaborative Technologies to Enhance Teamwork in Virtual Environments
with:
rsingh1
Presenter Name(s):
Rajesh Singh and Yvonne Ballester Abstract:
With the dual challenge of online learning and an increasing emphasis on student projects involving teamwork, it is becoming critical for faculty to explore innovative technologies in order to support collaborative teamwork.
Placing students in teams does not guarantee increased levels of collaboration, particularly in an online environment. We present the results from our survey of 150+ students across various online and blended courses examining knowledge sharing within virtual or semi-virtual teams.
The findings seem to indicate that usage of online collaboration tools such as IM/Chat, web conferencing and wikis facilitate and enhance the knowledge sharing within these teams. Integration of these tools into the LMS also may play an important role.
Session Type :
Presentation Intended Audience:
Teach/Faculty
Tech Support
Higher Education
What will attendees at this presentation learn that they can apply at their institution/organization?:
This presentation will provide educators with better insights into understanding the process of knowledge sharing and the role of online collaborative tools within virtual teams. Furthermore, the presentation will provide educators and instructional designers with some ideas for best practices to encourage the type of virtual team dynamics that will facilitate knowledge sharing within virtual teams in online learning environments.
Time:
Session 3 (4 Aug 2:00p)
Room:
RC 175 
