SHORT SUMMARY
This study explores the integration of electronic Team-Based Learning (e-TBL), which combines traditional Team-Based Learning (TBL) methodologies with electronic platforms, to enhance collaborative learning among computer science students. The research included five comprehensive phases: preparation, experimentation, evaluation, application development, and integration. It emphasized the development of an e-learning application integrated with the Moodle platform.
The key findings reveal that e-TBL significantly improved student motivation, engagement, and academic performance. The platform also fostered deeper collaboration and understanding among students. Features such as discussion forums, online tests with immediate feedback, material sharing, and curriculum placement were central to the platform’s effectiveness. Evaluative focus group discussions confirmed the ease of use and positive reception of the e-TBL platform.
Key Takeaways
- Improved Learning Outcomes:
- e-TBL enhanced students’ motivation, engagement, and academic performance.
- Collaboration and understanding of course material increased significantly.
- Effective Platform Features:
- Discussion forums for team and class-level collaboration.
- Online tests with immediate feedback for active learning.
- Material sharing for self-paced learning.
- Curriculum transparency to guide student objectives.
- Positive Student Feedback:
- Participants found the system easy to use, engaging, and effective.
- They expressed strong intentions to recommend and continue using e-TBL.
- Implementation Insights:
- Success depends on the commitment of educators and institutions to fully integrate and support the platform.
- Challenges include students’ unfamiliarity with online learning environments and reliance on traditional in-class methods.
- Scalability and Adaptability:
- The research confirmed that e-TBL can be effectively adapted for both traditional classroom and online educational settings.
Who Can Benefit from This Research?
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1. Educational Institutions
- Universities and Schools: Can implement e-TBL to improve the quality of education, particularly in disciplines like computer science, where collaborative problem-solving and active learning are crucial.
- E-learning Centers: Can adopt e-TBL strategies to enhance engagement and academic performance in online programs.
2. Educators
- Teachers and Lecturers: Gain an effective method to increase student motivation, engagement, and teamwork skills. The study provides insights into using Moodle and similar platforms to facilitate hybrid learning.
- Curriculum Designers: Can incorporate e-TBL into their teaching strategies to promote deeper learning and collaboration.
3. Students
- Computer Science Students: The research specifically addresses their needs, offering improved learning outcomes, teamwork skills, and academic performance.
- Students in Other Disciplines: The adaptability of e-TBL means it can benefit learners in various fields, especially those involving teamwork and problem-solving.
4. Technology Developers
- Educational Technology Companies: Can leverage the insights to develop or improve learning management systems (LMS) and tools for team-based e-learning.
- Software Developers: Can use the study’s findings to design better e-learning applications with features like discussion forums, immediate feedback tests, and curriculum transparency.
5. Policymakers in Education
- Can use the results to advocate for hybrid learning models that combine traditional and digital methods to enhance learning outcomes.
6. Corporate Training Programs
- Corporate Trainers: Companies focusing on employee training can adapt e-TBL strategies to foster collaboration, improve problem-solving, and deliver interactive training modules.
7. Researchers
- Educational Researchers: Can build on the study’s methodology and findings to explore e-TBL’s application in other fields and settings.
- Interdisciplinary Scholars: Can examine how hybrid learning can integrate knowledge across fields like business, engineering, and healthcare.
