Rationale and Guidelines for Design of Web-Based Cooperative Learning = Rationale and Guidelines for Design of Web-Based Cooperative Learning

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The purpose of this paper is to explore a rationale for combining cooperative learning with Web-based instruction and to outline some design guidelines for Web-based cooperative learning. The key components of cooperative learning which are proven by findings can be positive interdependence, individual accountability, and cooperative skills. Though the WB! have advantage, self-d irected learning environment of war does not always result in eHective learning. Providing information and knowledge for Web pag;es alone is not surricient for educational effects. so that the components of cooperative learning in classroom should be applied to the WB!. Besides, Web-based cooperative learning should demand other needs_ Team design. authentic tasks and motivation, cooperative skills, opportunity for Web-publishing and technical support are necessary for Web-based cooperative learning. The most. important. componen t in Web- based cooperative learning is communication skills t.hrough Web-tools as cooperative skills in the classroom, which are the basic vehide to two essential concepts for the 21st qntury educa tion-sharing and caring.