The Differences of Group learning in the Classroom-based and the Web-based Environments

Factor Analysis

Authors

  • Jianhua Zhao Lancaster University
  • David McConnell Lancaster University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54337/nlc.v5.9466

Keywords:

Grouplearning, Factor analysis, Classroom-based environments, Web-based environments

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the differences of group learning (GL) in the classroom-based and the web-based environments through factor analysis. Our previous study has already identified 62 influencing factors of a GL process according to the content analysis from the literature. 276 teachers participated in a well-structured questionnaire survey and the data were analysed by SPSS. Four main factors were extracted and ranked according to their weightings. The findings reveal that there are differences of GL between these two environments, and two main factors are in the different positions for different environments. The interdependent relationship of these four main factors is described as a framework of a GL process.

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Published

10-04-2006

How to Cite

Zhao, J., & McConnell, D. (2006). The Differences of Group learning in the Classroom-based and the Web-based Environments: Factor Analysis. Proceedings of the International Conference on Networked Learning , 5. https://doi.org/10.54337/nlc.v5.9466

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Vol. 5 (2006): Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Networked Learning

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