Google docs as a form of collaborative learning

Andrew D. Spaeth; Roderick S. Black

doi:10.1021/ed200708p

Google docs as a form of collaborative learning

Andrew D. Spaeth, Roderick S. Black

Chemistry (Twin Cities)

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Google Docs is explored as a tool for promoting collaborative learning in laboratory courses. Students working from multiple computers share a single spreadsheet in real time, using each others work to guide their understanding of complex calculations, while creating opportunities for timely instructor-student interaction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1078-1079
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Chemical Education
Volume	89
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/ed200708p
State	Published - Jul 10 2012

Keywords

Calorimetry/Thermochemistry
Collaborative/Cooperative Learning
Computer-Based Learning
Curriculum
First-Year Undergraduate/General
High School/Introductory Chemistry
Internet/Web-Based Learning
Laboratory Instruction
Phases/Phase Transitions/Diagrams
Physical Chemistry

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