Peer Review

Tips

Collaborative learning refers to instructional methods in which learners work together to accomplish academic goals (Hiltz et al., 2000; Reeves & Reeves, 1997). Students learn by actively participating in the process of knowledge creation and interpretation as a member of a group (Brandon & Hollingshead, 1999; Verdejo, 1996).

Example: Use Discussion board for peer editing

• Students to attach papers w/ pictures and comment on half the classes projects with two types of responses: How would you re-write a sentence and suggest what could be added or what’s missing
• Students then re-write their own papers using the input and are required to at 350 new words

Related Resources

Hiltz, S. R., Coppola, N., Rotter, N., & Turoff, M. (2000). Measuring the importance of collaborative learning for the effectiveness of ALN: A multi-measure, multi-method approach. Journal of Asynchronous Learning

Brandon, D. P., & Hollingshead, A. B. (1999). Collaborative learning and computer-supported groups. Communication Education, 48(2), 109-126