Ana Iglesias Rodríguez
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate models of collaborative work using ICT by an experience carried out in a public school with a long history of integrating ICT, and which has the highest recognition (Level 5) from the Education Counsel in Castile and Leon (Spain). Under the principles of mixed approaches, predominantly based on qualitative methodology (CUAL-cuan), and using the case study method, two types of qualitative (participant observation and multimedia material analysis) and quantitative (Likert scale) information have been collected. The project was carried out in 5th year of Primary Education, with the participation of teachers, tutors, ICT support teacher and students of two classes of 5th grade. The activity takes place in a long time sequence during the academic year 2013--2014.
The results confirm that ICT provide with tools and channels that have multiplied the possibilities of making cooperative and collaborative projects, as well as that its use guarantees quality in sharing and communicating processes. The experience presented provides evidence to confirm this. However, its implementation in classrooms collides with the dominant methodology based more on individual learning where the teacher continues to exercise the role of sole transmitter of knowledge.
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Index Terms
- Educational experience of collaborative work with mobile devices in primary education
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