An interaction model for web-based learning: Cooperative project

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to propose an interaction model, Cooperative Project, and develop the Web-based education system based on this model. Interaction is essential to education, and specifically it is emphasized on the Web-based instruction. Cooperative Project is devised to promote interaction. With Cooperative Project, learners can cooperate smoothly, and complete a project under the Web-based environment where the cooperation between learners can be effectively achieved. The major advantage of this model is that it can motivate learners to process a project with the positive interdependence until the project is completed. Further, this research also shows that Cooperative Project can be applied through the web-based instruction to maximize the educational benefits. © Springer-Verlag 2004.