Many research and studies have discussed the importance of understanding and measuring the effectiveness of technology-mediated learning initiatives. Indeed, the topic has been debated in literature since long time (Barnie, 1973; Dede, 1990; London and Hall, 2011). Most of the research analyses the effectiveness of such initiatives at the individual level (Slatin, 1990; Leidner and Jarvenpaa, 1993). This research aims to provide insights on the effectiveness of technology-mediated learning (TML) when working in teams. The relevance of teams for organizations has been widely proven in literature (Tjosvold and Tjosvold, 1992; Shonk, 1996; Ba Banutu-Gomez, 2012). The facilitating role of technology in learning processes has been demonstrated as well (Aziz et al., 2010). In particular, we intend to investigate whether the usage of “new technologies” might have a beneficial impact on the activities of university students when organized as a team. The “new technologies” considered in the study belong to the following list: blog, e-learning platform, online encyclopaedia, e-mail, online word processing/spreadsheet/presentation software (e.g. Google Docs), smartphone, tablet, gaming console, Internet-connected TV, chat and/or VoIP, Wiki, social network and web hosting/syncing services (e.g. Dropbox).
Effectiveness of technology-mediated learning in teams?
CAPORARELLO, LEONARDO;
2012
Abstract
Many research and studies have discussed the importance of understanding and measuring the effectiveness of technology-mediated learning initiatives. Indeed, the topic has been debated in literature since long time (Barnie, 1973; Dede, 1990; London and Hall, 2011). Most of the research analyses the effectiveness of such initiatives at the individual level (Slatin, 1990; Leidner and Jarvenpaa, 1993). This research aims to provide insights on the effectiveness of technology-mediated learning (TML) when working in teams. The relevance of teams for organizations has been widely proven in literature (Tjosvold and Tjosvold, 1992; Shonk, 1996; Ba Banutu-Gomez, 2012). The facilitating role of technology in learning processes has been demonstrated as well (Aziz et al., 2010). In particular, we intend to investigate whether the usage of “new technologies” might have a beneficial impact on the activities of university students when organized as a team. The “new technologies” considered in the study belong to the following list: blog, e-learning platform, online encyclopaedia, e-mail, online word processing/spreadsheet/presentation software (e.g. Google Docs), smartphone, tablet, gaming console, Internet-connected TV, chat and/or VoIP, Wiki, social network and web hosting/syncing services (e.g. Dropbox).
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