Does collaborative hypertext support better engagement in learning of the basics in informatics?

Authors:
Pekka Makkonen
Affiliations:
University of Jyväskylä, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, P.O. Box 35, Fin-40350 Jyväskylä, Finland
Venue:
Proceedings of the 2nd conference on Integrating technology into computer science education
Year:
1997

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Abstract

Hypertext is a powerful cognitive tool supporting knowledge construction. We organized two courses about the basics in informatics using collaborative hypertext (experimental groups) based on the hyperbooks built by the students participating in the courses. Simultaneously, we ran two courses without collaborative hypertext (control groups). The study found that collaborative hypertext affects motivation equally regarding most themes of the basics in informatics.The result reflects the need for traditional uncomputerized learning methods in the basics of informatics or the need to concentrate on improving the truthfulness of hypertext-based learning. However, some students may benefit from collaborative hypertext under all circumstances.