Research On Collaborative Learning Based On Web2.0

With the rapid development of informational technology and increasing furtherance of Educational Technology, a series of new concept and new technology have been applied in the teaching process. It urges the transformation of methods of teaching and studying. With the force of the Multi-media technology and Web, the learner-oriented models are making great effect. "Collaborative Learning" has been understood and accepted widely by teachers and students at present. It becomes a very important teaching mode in class teaching and Internet environment as well. It is beneficial for students to cultivate their creativity "Collaborative Learning" is beneficial for students to cultivate their creativity, thought of being unique and thought of criticism, spirit of discovery and cooperation capacity with study partners.In the early century, Blog is first introduced and drives Web2. 0 in China. And then many kinds of application on Web2.0 appeared, such as Wiki, TAG, Podcast, RSS etc. Although Web2. 0 can provide a perfect environment for Collaborative Learning, the current research on Web2. 0 in Collaborative Learning is limited. In fact they have been widely used in corporations. This paper strives to study how to integrate them into Cooperative Learning.Based on the characteristics of Web2.0 and Cooperative Learning, I construct the platform for Collaborative Learning with XOOPS, which is a popular Content Management System (CMS), and try to use Web2.0 for Collaborative Learning in class teaching and form corresponding Instructional Design.The entire research includes the following aspects:1. Summarize the current situation of research on Cooperative Learning and define the involved concepts of Web2. 0 and Cooperative Learning. 2. Set up a platform for Cooperative Learning based on Web2.0, and integrate many kinds of application on Web2. 0.3. Based on the designing theory of cooperative activity under the web environment, try to put forward the instruction design procedure of Cooperative Learning.