Abstract:

This paper presents initial work on a collaborative e-learning environment that utilises video conferencing and student feedback. The proposed environment focuses on the use of collaboration E-learning in a higher educational environment. Whilst pupils have become quite familiar with video conferencing software over the past year, there is a paucity of studies on the use of such software to develop learning materials and in collaborative learning outside of traditional lectures and seminars. The proposed system is designed to make use of students’ new familiarity with video conferencing platforms (specifically Zoom) to allow students to create their own learning materials via a conversation on zoom. They can then post these materials as learning resources on a dedicated website and review and supplement their peers work within the class. The developed system is based on a web-page system that users can access from their phones and laptops. It is hypothesised that this system will increase student engagement and allow for diverse constructive feedback resulting in increased attainment. This system is the basis of a system study which is being developed for undergraduate students in the Autumn term who registered in the Computer Science college at Taif University.

Keywords:

e-learning, higher Education, collaboration.