peer-to-peer learning using a learning management system in an odl environment
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Peer-to-Peer learning using a learning management system in
an ODL environment
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Authors
Mampilo Phahlane
School of Computing, University of South Africa
Raymond Kekwaletswe
Department of Informatics,
Tshwane University of Technology
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What is Peer-to-Peer learning
Gaining knowledge , understanding and skill through active involvement and the support of matched peers (Topping and Ehly, 1988)
Peer-to-peer learning characteristicsVoluntary involvement
Trustnon-hierarchical status
Maturity of the partnerships leading to closeness, mutuality and authenticity
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What is a learning management system
Learning management system (LMS)
is an internet based
applications that provides a set of functionalities
and educational services to manage learning content and
learners (Avgeiou et al., 2003). Examples of learning management
systems are WebCT, Moodle, Sakai, Saba, learningSpace
Blackboard among others
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How a LMS supports learning
• Narrative• Communicative
• Adaptive• Interactive• Productive
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What is open and distance learning (ODL)
ODL can be defined as “learning experiences with dimensions of openness and flexibility to its learners in one of the following
areas: time, place, learning style, content, pace, pathways and
assessments” (Ling et al., 2001, 20).
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Some of the problems encountered by learners in ODL
Lack of institutional supportPerceived lack of feedback and
contactFeelings of isolation
Lack of learner training in institutional technologies
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Research methodology
• An interpretive approach was used with an open-ended questionnaire together with students’ textual interactions from MyUnisa as the main methods of data collection
• Undergraduate students from UNISA registered for EUC 131T
• Aim of the study: To determine how students complete group work in an ODL environment using a LMS
• Student task: To form a group to complete an assignment with using MyUnisa’s as a means of communication
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Underpinning theory
• For this study Activity Theory (AT) was used as a lens as it has been applied successfully in
context based investigations of individual and social transformations.
• Activity theory can be described as understanding human behaviour by examining social context of the behaviour and motivations of social pressures of people as they engage in
activities. (Engestrom, 1987)
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A basic activity structure (Engestrom, 1987: 75)
Tool
Subject Object
Rules Community Division of Labour
Transformation
Process
Outcomes
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Analysis of the study using AT
• Tool- MyUnisa (the LMS)• Subject- UNISA learners• Object- communication on MyUnisa• Community- Unisa learners with their peers
and instructor• Rules- the student must be registered to be
able to use MyUnisa• Division of labor- students sharing group work• Outcome-Peer-to-Peer learning
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AnalysisGraph 1:Locations where students access MyUnisa from
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Analysis continued…
Graph 1:Devices students use to access MyUnisa
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Analysis continued…
•Peer-to-Peer learning and support…with regards to traditional transaction processing applications, which of the following can be classified as an accounting transaction? there are 2 possible answers. Which one do you think its correct?1.purchase order processing2.order processing.
•Sharing of resources and ideas•The use of language•Administrative support•Others formed groups on google and facebook (Policy implications)
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Conclusions
• MyUnisa as more than a “document dump”
• Setting clear outcomes and learning goals as an instructor
• Teachers taking leadership for using MyUnisa for learning purposes
• Independent learning• Incorporating social media
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Thank you
Questions and answers!