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Student Presentation

How Web 2.0 Tools Support Student Learning
Ayako Morishima, Kansai University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan, ayako.m.18@gmail.com Jin Yi, Kansai University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan, jinyi1103ch@gmail.com Yoshida Chiho, Kansai University, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan, kiyuuri1225@gmail.com

This presentation focuses on a class called ”ICT for Learning” which was offered officially for master candidates of Kansai University in Osaka, Japan. The educational purposes of this class are to learn about Web 2.0 from the viewpoint of education and to strengthen the English level of students. Through the 12 lectures in one semester, students learned about new Web 2.0 technologies by using those technologies to complete assignments.

In addition, students learned the concept of using Web 2.0 for learning/teaching and principles of learning such as learning styles, collaborative learning, assessment and evaluation. The students had a wide range of English ability. Some studied abroad while others were overseas students from China. On the other hand, others were unfamiliar with speaking or understanding spoken English. This is first time students took a class that was taught entirely in English.

The purpose of this study is to clarify how Web 2.0 tools supported students in their assignments. To understand how students used Web2.0 tools, such as Google Docs and a wiki, and how these tools helped them complete assignments, students will be given questionnaires and will be interviewed. These results will be shared in this presentation.

All Audiences web2.0 student learning ICT collaboration Google Docs wiki