tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7559028594718867420.post250606769300950312..comments2013-07-12T18:20:02.543-07:00Comments on My Educational Technology Journey: Distance Education and Collaborative InteractionKCannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12037969123758756876noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7559028594718867420.post-59046698443043273462012-06-30T18:16:50.382-07:002012-06-30T18:16:50.382-07:00We are all aware that the online learning format p...We are all aware that the online learning format provides the opportunity to create a highly social learning environment, characterized by participation and interactivity for both students and instructors. I do enjoy very much the amount and methods of collaborative learning that Walden University requires in each course. I never liked collaborative learning projects in traditional face to face setting, and honestly, I never learned much from those projects. I learn the best by doing things on my own. I never understood the importance of collaborative learning in school, and personally, I believe that students should have the choice to agree to work on their own or become part of a small group. The truth is that most students will agree to work on their own. My experience with on-line collaborative learning has been so far a truly active learning experience. On-line collaborative learning tools allow students to construct their own knowledge through discovery, discussion, and expert guidance. Through online collaboration, students are granted the opportunity to share thoughts and interact with peers, facilitators, and experts in a defined area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901388534575412300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7559028594718867420.post-7987469396019588982012-06-30T10:26:36.355-07:002012-06-30T10:26:36.355-07:00I will also have to agree online tools benefit dis...I will also have to agree online tools benefit distance education in many ways. I couldn't imagine taking classes online and not having access to Skype or Wiki. It would make collaborating with group members very stressful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7559028594718867420.post-42758161683706465282012-06-28T01:01:20.615-07:002012-06-28T01:01:20.615-07:00I agree with you that the benefits of collaborativ...I agree with you that the benefits of collaborative interaction in distance education are immeasurable. It has reduced the feelings of isolation when working online. The use of asynchronous online collaboration increased learner interaction, satisfaction and learning. The use of research assignments, group work, shared facilitation, and discussion forums through the use of technologies such as Skype and Google docs has improved the level of interaction among learners and the faculty.Aderonkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505058968381525241noreply@blogger.com