The EUCLIDES enhancing the use of cooperative learning to increase development of science studies project - An on-line learning portal utilizing problem-based learning

Fabrizio Boldini, Maria Rita Bracchini, Philippos Pouyioutas, Emilios Solomou, Christina Ioannou

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Abstract

This paper presents the EUCLIDES (Enhancing theUse ofCooperativeLearning toIncreaseDEvelopment of Science studies) project (134246-LLP-1-2007-1-IT-1- COMENIUS-CMP), which aims at introducing and pilot testing an innovative teaching and training methodology, based on the Constructivist approach and on Problem-Based Learning (PBL), through the use of ICT instruments. This methodology has been developed for the study of science subjects and, is currently being used in some European schools of secondary education, involving teachers and students. A Moodle platform has been developed to enforce the application and use of the methodology. Through this platform, teachers can monitor the progress of the work of the students and intervene when necessary as facilitators to provide further co-ordination, pose questions and suggest problem-based approaches. The use of the platform secures that the teacher remains distant from the students allowing students to work by themselves and find solutions to the problems posed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Web Based Learning - ICWL 2009 - 8th International Conference, Proceedings
Pages73-77
Number of pages5
Volume5686 LNCS
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event8th International Conference on Web Based Learning, ICWL 2009 - Aachen, Germany
Duration: 19 Aug 200921 Aug 2009

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume5686 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Other

Other8th International Conference on Web Based Learning, ICWL 2009
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityAachen
Period19/08/0921/08/09

Keywords

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Problem-Based Learning
  • Web 2.0 tools

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