An innovative model to foster creativity in a CSCL environment

CSCL is believed to be a powerful pedagogical process to foster creativity. The elements of collaborative learning is drawn from research findings and come up with a new model to be implemented for our learners using the Web as an avenue for on-line peer sharing and critique. Participants are learners of Bachelor Degrees who will be assigned with design work project. They will be required to conduct self-reflection by critically reviewing their design processes and examining their learning progress through submission of electronic reflective journals. Learners will then be encouraged to review and provide instant feedback for each other¡¦s design during the course of delivery. Finally, participants will be required to perform peer assessment by giving feedback and grades to their peers¡¦ design products. Findings of this project will examine if the created intrinsic reward environment fosters learners¡¦ creativity. Copyright © 2004 The Association for Advancement of Computing in Education.