Abstract:
This paper presents the main findings, and lessons learned, from introducing a synchronous peer collaboration activity in a distance learning computer science course. Syn...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper presents the main findings, and lessons learned, from introducing a synchronous peer collaboration activity in a distance learning computer science course. Synergo, a software that supports such an approach, was used in this activity. The organizational, technical, and academic challenges of introducing this activity in the course are discussed. After analyzing the students' interaction and their opinions, and evaluating the final results, it was found that this activity was received positively by the group of students concerned, who engaged in peer tutoring and used this as an opportunity to break the isolation of the distance learning setting and to forge links with each other.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 52, Issue: 3, August 2009)
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Achaia, Greece
Michalis Xenos (M'98) was born in Athens, Greece, in 1968. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree and the Ph.D. degree in 1991 and 1996, respectively, from the University of Patras, Greece.
He was a Lecturer from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor in 2005–2008, and an Associate Professor since 2008, with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Greece. He has been the Director of t...Show More
Michalis Xenos (M'98) was born in Athens, Greece, in 1968. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree and the Ph.D. degree in 1991 and 1996, respectively, from the University of Patras, Greece.
He was a Lecturer from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor in 2005–2008, and an Associate Professor since 2008, with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Greece. He has been the Director of t...View more
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, Rio-Patras, Greece
Nikolaos M. Avouris (M'02) was born in Zakynthos, Greece, in 1956. He received the Diploma in electrical engineering from the National Technical University of Athens,` Greece in 1979. He received the M.Sc. degree in 1981, and the Ph.D. degree in 1983, both from the University of Manchester UMIST, U.K.
He was a Postdoctoral Researcher with UMIST from 1983 to 1984, an Assistant Professor of the Technical Educational Institut...Show More
Nikolaos M. Avouris (M'02) was born in Zakynthos, Greece, in 1956. He received the Diploma in electrical engineering from the National Technical University of Athens,` Greece in 1979. He received the M.Sc. degree in 1981, and the Ph.D. degree in 1983, both from the University of Manchester UMIST, U.K.
He was a Postdoctoral Researcher with UMIST from 1983 to 1984, an Assistant Professor of the Technical Educational Institut...View more
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Achaia, Greece
Dimitris Stavrinoudis was born in Athens, Greece, in 1972. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree in 1995 and the Ph.D. degree in 2005, both from the University of Patras, Greece.
He is a Computer Engineer and Project Manager in research and development projects of RA-CTI, Knowledge SA, and Hellenic Open University (HOU). He has held teaching positions with HOU, Greece, with the Computer Engineering Departm...Show More
Dimitris Stavrinoudis was born in Athens, Greece, in 1972. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree in 1995 and the Ph.D. degree in 2005, both from the University of Patras, Greece.
He is a Computer Engineer and Project Manager in research and development projects of RA-CTI, Knowledge SA, and Hellenic Open University (HOU). He has held teaching positions with HOU, Greece, with the Computer Engineering Departm...View more
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, Rio-Patras, Greece
Meletis Margaritis was born in Patras, Greece, in 1977. He received the Diploma in electrical and computer engineering in 2002 and the Ph.D. degree in 2006, both from the University of Patras.
His research includes architectures for supporting computer-supported collaboration of small groups. His main interests are in the areas of software technology with special interest in human-computer interaction (HCI), computer suppo...Show More
Meletis Margaritis was born in Patras, Greece, in 1977. He received the Diploma in electrical and computer engineering in 2002 and the Ph.D. degree in 2006, both from the University of Patras.
His research includes architectures for supporting computer-supported collaboration of small groups. His main interests are in the areas of software technology with special interest in human-computer interaction (HCI), computer suppo...View more
Contents School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Achaia, Greece
Michalis Xenos (M'98) was born in Athens, Greece, in 1968. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree and the Ph.D. degree in 1991 and 1996, respectively, from the University of Patras, Greece.
He was a Lecturer from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor in 2005–2008, and an Associate Professor since 2008, with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Greece. He has been the Director of the HOU Evaluation Unit since 2006. He is the founder and head of the Software Quality Research Group (http://quality.eap.gr). His main interests are in software quality assurance, usability engineering, and educational technologies.
Michalis Xenos (M'98) was born in Athens, Greece, in 1968. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree and the Ph.D. degree in 1991 and 1996, respectively, from the University of Patras, Greece.
He was a Lecturer from 2000 to 2005, an Assistant Professor in 2005–2008, and an Associate Professor since 2008, with the Computer Science Department, Hellenic Open University (HOU), Greece. He has been the Director of the HOU Evaluation Unit since 2006. He is the founder and head of the Software Quality Research Group (http://quality.eap.gr). His main interests are in software quality assurance, usability engineering, and educational technologies.View more
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, Rio-Patras, Greece
Nikolaos M. Avouris (M'02) was born in Zakynthos, Greece, in 1956. He received the Diploma in electrical engineering from the National Technical University of Athens,` Greece in 1979. He received the M.Sc. degree in 1981, and the Ph.D. degree in 1983, both from the University of Manchester UMIST, U.K.
He was a Postdoctoral Researcher with UMIST from 1983 to 1984, an Assistant Professor of the Technical Educational Institute, Athens, Greece, from 1985 to 1986, a Scientific Officer with JRC Ispra, Italy, from 1986 to 1993, a Software Engineer of PPC, Athens, from 1993 to 1994, an Associate Professor during 1994–2001, and Full Professor of Software Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with the University of Patras, Greece, since 2001. He is founder and head of the HCI Group. His main interests are in design and evaluation of interactive systems, usability engineering, collaboration technology, context-aware computing systems. and analysis and evaluation of collaborative activities.
Nikolaos M. Avouris (M'02) was born in Zakynthos, Greece, in 1956. He received the Diploma in electrical engineering from the National Technical University of Athens,` Greece in 1979. He received the M.Sc. degree in 1981, and the Ph.D. degree in 1983, both from the University of Manchester UMIST, U.K.
He was a Postdoctoral Researcher with UMIST from 1983 to 1984, an Assistant Professor of the Technical Educational Institute, Athens, Greece, from 1985 to 1986, a Scientific Officer with JRC Ispra, Italy, from 1986 to 1993, a Software Engineer of PPC, Athens, from 1993 to 1994, an Associate Professor during 1994–2001, and Full Professor of Software Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with the University of Patras, Greece, since 2001. He is founder and head of the HCI Group. His main interests are in design and evaluation of interactive systems, usability engineering, collaboration technology, context-aware computing systems. and analysis and evaluation of collaborative activities.View more
School of Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Achaia, Greece
Dimitris Stavrinoudis was born in Athens, Greece, in 1972. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree in 1995 and the Ph.D. degree in 2005, both from the University of Patras, Greece.
He is a Computer Engineer and Project Manager in research and development projects of RA-CTI, Knowledge SA, and Hellenic Open University (HOU). He has held teaching positions with HOU, Greece, with the Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, and with the Civil Engineering Department of the TEI of Patras. His main interests are in the areas of software engineering with special interest in software quality, distance educational technology, and belief revision. He is a member of the Software Quality Research Group.
Dimitris Stavrinoudis was born in Athens, Greece, in 1972. He received the Diploma in computer engineering degree in 1995 and the Ph.D. degree in 2005, both from the University of Patras, Greece.
He is a Computer Engineer and Project Manager in research and development projects of RA-CTI, Knowledge SA, and Hellenic Open University (HOU). He has held teaching positions with HOU, Greece, with the Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, and with the Civil Engineering Department of the TEI of Patras. His main interests are in the areas of software engineering with special interest in software quality, distance educational technology, and belief revision. He is a member of the Software Quality Research Group.View more
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Patras, Rio-Patras, Greece
Meletis Margaritis was born in Patras, Greece, in 1977. He received the Diploma in electrical and computer engineering in 2002 and the Ph.D. degree in 2006, both from the University of Patras.
His research includes architectures for supporting computer-supported collaboration of small groups. His main interests are in the areas of software technology with special interest in human-computer interaction (HCI), computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL), computer supported collaborative work (CSCW) environments design, and distance learning. He is a member of the HCI Group of the University of Patras.
Meletis Margaritis was born in Patras, Greece, in 1977. He received the Diploma in electrical and computer engineering in 2002 and the Ph.D. degree in 2006, both from the University of Patras.
His research includes architectures for supporting computer-supported collaboration of small groups. His main interests are in the areas of software technology with special interest in human-computer interaction (HCI), computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL), computer supported collaborative work (CSCW) environments design, and distance learning. He is a member of the HCI Group of the University of Patras.View more
