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Peer-to-Peer learning using a learning management system in an ODL environment. Authors. Mampilo Phahlane School of Computing, University of South Africa Raymond Kekwaletswe Department of Informatics, Tshwane University of Technology. What is Peer-to-Peer learning. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Peer-to-Peer learning using a learning management system in
an ODL environment
Authors
Mampilo Phahlane
School of Computing, University of South Africa
Raymond Kekwaletswe
Department of Informatics,
Tshwane University of Technology
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
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
How a LMS supports learning
• Narrative• Communicative
• Adaptive• Interactive• Productive
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).
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
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
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)
A basic activity structure (Engestrom, 1987: 75)
Tool
Subject Object
Rules Community Division of Labour
Transformation
Process
Outcomes
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
AnalysisGraph 1:Locations where students access MyUnisa from
Analysis continued…
Graph 1:Devices students use to access MyUnisa
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)
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
Thank you
Questions and answers!