Information technology has stimulated efforts to reform teaching methods in dental
education. Most of these efforts involve a shift from conventional mode to the more …

Purpose Social network analysis (SNA) is a theoretical framework and analytical approach
used to study relationships among individuals and groups. While SNA has been employed …

Many educational institutions in higher education switched to problem-based learning (PBL)
in the last 5 decades. Despite its' successful implementation worldwide, many institutions …

In an interconnected world where everyone seems to be connected via social media and
smart devices, social networks seem to matter more than ever before. For example, when a …

In recent years, the educational system has focused more on the holistic development of an
individual. Modern technology has changed the educational environment to provide …

This study investigated the impact of designing an online learning environment based on
cognitive apprenticeship on students' critical thinking and interaction in CSCL. The one …

With increasing class sizes, faculty have increasingly been using online homework software
(OHS) and in-person discussion groups as the classroom evolves. We sought to determine …

Quality teaching in large classes is generally challenging to achieve. In large classes, there
are fewer possibilities for students to interact with the teacher and with each other; the …

Background Collaboration is of increasing importance in medical education and medical
practice. Students' and tutors' perceptions about small group learning are valuable to inform …

Most research related to learning in groups focuses on the unit of the group and/or group
members. However, students may benefit from crossing the boundaries of their own group …