1. Technologies Supporting Virtual Project Based Learning Tom Nyvang Department of Communication. Aalborg University, Denmark nyvang@hum.auc.dk

2. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Overview Aim of the research Aim of the research Problem Oriented Project Pedagogy (POPP) Problem Oriented Project Pedagogy (POPP) Cases and data collection Cases and data collection Framework for evaluation of technology supporting POPP Framework for evaluation of technology supporting POPP Evaluation Evaluation Conclusion Conclusion

3. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Aim of the research Identify ICT support for POPP Identify ICT support for POPP Basic assumption: Evaluation of technology supporting learning must draw and both a theoretical understanding of learning and learning practice Basic assumption: Evaluation of technology supporting learning must draw and both a theoretical understanding of learning and learning practice

4. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Problem Oriented Project Pedagogy POPP implemented in all educational programmes since the opening of Aalborg University in 1974 POPP implemented in all educational programmes since the opening of Aalborg University in 1974 Students define the problem and specific learning goals themselves (highly motivating) Students define the problem and specific learning goals themselves (highly motivating) Students control and develop their project through collaboration (and choose their own tools!) Students control and develop their project through collaboration (and choose their own tools!) Students usually work in groups (2-6 students together) Students usually work in groups (2-6 students together) The teacher/tutor only guides the students The teacher/tutor only guides the students Students spend 50% of their study time on projects and 50% on lectures or other learning activities Students spend 50% of their study time on projects and 50% on lectures or other learning activities

5. Tom Nyvang - 220204 POPP – example of project and problem Implementation of ICT – a qualitative analyses with focus on Viborg Nursing School –What are the position on ICT among teachers and students at the School and how do those positions fit their position on nursing?

6. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Cases Cases Cases –ICT and Learning (off-campus part-time master programme) –Human Centered Informatics (on-campus full-time master programme)

7. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Framework for evaluation Negotiation of meaning (Wenger 1998) Negotiation of meaning (Wenger 1998) –Participation –Reification Coordination Coordination –Mutually dependent learning processes (Fjuk and Dirckinck Holmfeld 1999) –Pooled, Sequential and Reciprocal interdependence (Thompson 1967) Resource management Resource management –Organizing and sharing materials (e.g. product or content of other learning activities) and tools

8. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Evaluation Negotiation of meaning Negotiation of meaning –Synchronous and asynchronous communication –Comment on entry, create new entry, redesign environment Coordination Coordination –Calendar and task planner Resource management Resource management –Document repository

9. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Evalution – Lotus Quickplace

10. Tom Nyvang - 220204 Conclusion and new questions Groupware as Lotus Quickplace supports POPP from the perspective of the group working on the project Groupware as Lotus Quickplace supports POPP from the perspective of the group working on the project Groupware is not sufficient to create an infrastructure that links group projects and other learning activities Groupware is not sufficient to create an infrastructure that links group projects and other learning activities What are the key artifacts or infrastructures in student collaboration on a more detailed level? What are the key artifacts or infrastructures in student collaboration on a more detailed level? How do we maintain participant control and integrate ICT support for POPP with other infrastructures? How do we maintain participant control and integrate ICT support for POPP with other infrastructures?