Learning Together: A Positieve Experience.The effect of reflection on group processes in an asynchronous computer-supported collaboratieve learning environment.

Dewiyanti, S. (2005).Learning Together: A Positieve Experience.The effect of reflection on group processes in an asynchronous computer-supported collaboratieve learning environment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Open University of the Netherlands, The Netherlands

Applying reflection and moderation in an asynchronous computer-supported collaborative learning environment in campus-based higher education.

Working together while accomplishing a task is a characteristic of a powerful learning environment that aims at active knowledge construction. Studies have demonstrated that collaborative learning by using asynchronous communication tools can have advantages over collaboration in a face-to-face setting. However, it is questionable whether students are able and willing to learn collaboratively through these new kinds of learning environments. The present research investigates whether asynchronous collaborative learning is a feasible learning method for student teachers. In particular, this article explores issues of students’ participation, interaction, and experience while using an asynchronous Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) environment to facilitate collaborative learning. Two studies that apply various instructional settings are presented. Findings show that students did not use CSCL environment effectively to facilitate their collaboration. A low participation rate, a limited interaction, and some negative experiences indicate that more studies in various topics in CSCL environment are needed

Bankruptcy Risk and Its Effect on Earnings Management of Indonesian Firms

The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is a notable relationship between bankruptcy risk measured by Altman Z-Score and earnings management in Indonesia. While many prior studies have analyzed the relevance of financial distress (which is often associated with bankruptcy risk) towards earnings management, there only exist few studies, to the best of authors’s knowledge, that specifically uses bankruptcy risk itself as one of possible influencing factors on earnings management. Regression analysis is performed on the financial data of firms listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), with the final sample comprised of 404 firm-year observations. Using bankruptcy risk as the independent variable, the result indicates that there is no significant relationship between bankruptcy risk and earnings management, which is the similar conclusion that had been reached by few prior studies on the same topic

Students’ experiences with collaborative learning in asynchronous Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning environments

Dewiyanti, S., Brand-Gruwel, S., Jochems, W., & Broers, N. (2007). Students experiences with collaborative learning in asynchronous computer-supported collaborative learning environments. Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 496-514.This chapter describes an explorative study carried out to gain response from distance students on their experiences with collaborative learning in asynchronous computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments. In addition, this study also attempts to have a good grip of crucial aspects concerning collaborative learning. The study was undertaken among distance learners from the Open University of the Netherlands who were working in groups of four to eleven persons. During and after the course students’ experiences with collaborative learning were measured and after the course also students’ satisfaction with collaborative learning was assessed. The finding revealed that distance learners appreciate the opportunities to work collaboratively. They show positive experiences and are quite satisfied with collaborative learning. This study also explored individual as well as course characteristics that influenced aspects of collaborative learning, and also aspects of collaborative learning that influenced students’ satisfaction. The findings suggested that a group product influences regulation of group processes and group cohesion influences students’ satisfaction with collaborative learning

A framework to embed communication skills across the curriculum: A design-based research approach

This paper will report on the development of a university-wide framework to embed communication skills in learning, teaching and assessment at Murdoch University. The framework is based on a multi-layered approach that aims to support both staff and students through an integrated set of services and resources. These include communication skills rubrics, professional development workshops and online resources for staff, and diagnostic assessment and online modules for students. Although the project has been driven by pragmatic, institutional needs, it has aimed to contribute to theoretical understandings concerning ways of embedding the teaching, learning and assessment of communication skills in higher education curricula. Alongside the development of a practical, university-wide Communication Skills Framework, the project has followed a design-based research approach to generate guiding principles for embedding communication skill across the curriculum in higher education

Bankruptcy Risk and Its Effect on Earnings Management of Indonesian Firms

The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is a notable relationship between bankruptcy risk measured by Altman Z-Score and earnings management in Indonesia. While many prior studies have analyzed the relevance of financial distress (which is often associated with bankruptcy risk) towards earnings management, there only exist few studies, to the best of authors’s knowledge, that specifically uses bankruptcy risk itself as one of possible influencing factors on earnings management. Regression analysis is performed on the financial data of firms listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), with the final sample comprised of 404 firm-year observations. Using bankruptcy risk as the independent variable, the result indicates that there is no significant relationship between bankruptcy risk and earnings management, which is the similar conclusion that had been reached by few prior studies on the same topic

Virtual reality for spatial topics in biology

Starting from the need for visualising the live biological process, we conducted a pilot project to develop a virtual reality learning environment. As a new technology, virtual reality has a good prospect as an alternative medium for teaching and learning. A virtual reality environment has some advantages in increasing the learning process and learning outcomes. We developed three prototypes for mammal blood circulation. An evaluation for those prototypes were conducted in order to know the virtual reality position for learning biology and also to know the students| appreciation of the virtual reality environment. Interesting results from the evaluation gave indications that a virtual reality environment can help the learner to visualise an abstract concept and ideas