Teaching action research on the web

Abstract

Action Research On Web is a teaching program and a set of web-based resources, which is the subject of a long-term action research project. This report of educational research includes a description of the Action Research On Web learning system, a report of long-term action research from 1995 to 2000, and discussion of the use of Internet technology for participatory approaches to learning and educational research. Action research has been used to solve problems associated with curriculum design, forming and supporting learning sets and problems associated with the introduction of new modes of learning into a traditional University. Students from widely differing formed virtual learning sets to facilitate learning through projects.