Sixteenth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge & Society

Abstract

This paper reports on the use of collaboration tools to augment team-based assignments as a framework for the development and delivery of project-based group exercises throughout the semester. Experiences from the use of two specific collaboration tools are discussed, detailing unforeseen advantages and performance limitations. A discussion is presented on using a team-based approach and project-based exercises for student group assignments and how the use of a collaboration tool helped to facilitate greater teamwork through the frequency of communication and a structured platform for learning beyond classroom discussions and asynchronous contact methods such as email and text messaging.