Computer-supported collaborative learning for elementary school students on the effectiveness of reading comprehension

Abstract

Fostering children’s reading skills is of significance in their learning. Reading materials recently have been expanded from paper-based books to digital books and even the multimedia books. In this research we explored a synchronous collaborative learning using Group scribble software and self-adopted e-picture book based on our traditional local paper-based reading books. Experimental group and control group were established to investigate the effectiveness of using GS –based e-picture book in developing students’ reading and comprehension skills. The results indicated that great improvement in using GS–based e-picture book in reading as well as great enhancement of motivation and interest of learning by collaborative learning with GS.