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Paperscribbles versus groupscribbles: Are they the same?
Citation
Paper presented at the 3rd Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore, 1 - 3 June 2009
Author
Chen, Fang Hao
Abstract
PaperScribbles (PS) consisting of markers, vanguard sheets and 3M Post-It® notes, is a widely used pedagogical tool to harness collective intelligence of groups for collaborative learning in the classroom. Borrowing the key features of PS and yet avoiding some of their physical limitations, a computer-based tool called GroupScribbles (GS) was designed to enable high performance synchronous, face-to-face collaborative experiences in the classroom. In our exploratory study, we discuss and compare the different properties of PS and GS technologies in two elementary grade 5 classes. The findings reveal that there are not only physical and technical differences but more importantly, pedagogical differences between the two technologies that impacts the learning of the students.
Date Issued
June 2009