GSS for Learning
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Effects of GSS on Meaningful Learning by Ron Chi-Wai Kwok and Mohamed Khalifa investigates the contributions GSS has on collaborative learning. The level of understanding is assessed by the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome (SOLO) taxonomy. The results of the empirical study indicate that GSS supported collaborative learning leads to a significantly higher level of understanding than collaborative learning not supported by GSS.
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