The building of knowledge through virtual maps in collaborative learning environments

Okada, Alexandra and Zeiliger, Romain (2003). The building of knowledge through virtual maps in collaborative learning environments. In: Telecommunications, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to show relevant issues (resulting from theoretical and empiric research) about how virtual maps can be used to elicit the building of knowledge and to encourage collaborative learning. The intention of this work is to develop strategies for collaborative learning environments from a net of information perspectives, which might contribute to the improvement of significant pedagogical practices. The virtual maps study is supported by rhizome principles whose characteristics allow us to understand the process of selecting and connecting what is relevant and meaningful for the multilinear building of knowledge. In this paper, a brief theoretical and conceptual approach is presented and major contributions and difficulties about the use of virtual maps are discussed. At the end, new questions and future trends about the virtual maps application are mentioned.

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