Interactive processes and learning attitudes in a web-based problem-based learning (PBL) platform

Authors:
Kuo-Hung Tseng;Feng Kuang Chiang;Wen-Hua Hsu
Affiliations:
Department of Business Administration, Meiho Institute of Technology, 23 Ping Kuang Rd., Neipu Hsiang, Pingtung county, Taiwan, ROC;Department of Business Administration, Meiho Institute of Technology, 23 Ping Kuang Rd., Neipu Hsiang, Pingtung county, Taiwan, ROC;Department of Business Administration, Meiho Institute of Technology, 23 Ping Kuang Rd., Neipu Hsiang, Pingtung county, Taiwan, ROC
Venue:
Computers in Human Behavior
Year:
2008

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Abstract

This paper discusses the steps taken to set up a digital logic course problem through a problem-based learning (PBL) constructivist approach. PBL is the learning which results from the process of working toward the understanding and resolution of a problem. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement problem-based learning in a digital logic course in a senior vocational industrial high school. Data collection included content analysis and a questionnaire survey. Content analysis was used to evaluate the students' discussion messages, quality of dialogue, and the level of problem-solving activities. A survey was then administered to examine the students' learning attitudes and perceptions toward this platform as a possible tool for PBL learning. Researchers found ''Peer-responses'' category is the most messages; the contents of messages focus on ''General explanation'' and ''Reaction''; the level results of all groups' problem-solving are similar; the index of the ''Interaction'' satisfaction level is the highest in PBL activity. Finally, some research suggestions were also proposed.