A systematic review of cloud computing tools for collaborative learning: Opportunities and challenges to the blended-learning environment

By Hosam Al-Samarraie, Noria Saeed. Comput. Educ., 2018

350 citations recorded by the source corpus.

Abstract The use of online collaborative learning activities has been notably supported by cloud computing. Although specific reference has been made to a certain online application or service, there has been no clear understanding of how different cloud computing tools have shaped the concept of collaborative learning, and the extent to which these resources are accessible to today's students. Thus, a review of the literature was conducted to identify studies on cloud computing tools for collaborative learning in a blended classroom. The review of the literature led to the inclusion of 29 relevant studies categorized as synchronized tools, Learning Management System (LMS) tools, and social networking tools. The review results revealed a set of evidences supporting the use of certain cloud computing tools for certain collaborative learning activities categorized under sharing, editing, communication and discussion. The key opportunities and challenges associated with the use of these tools in a blended learning context were also identified and discussed. Findings from this study will certainly help academicians, practitioners and researchers to understand the potential of using cloud computing environments from a wider perspective.

Subfields: Computer Science Applications, Education, Sociology and Political Science

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In Computer Science Applications

1. Mohammad Ali Jabraeil Jamali
2. Arash Heidari
3. Hosam Al-Samarraie

In Education

1. Mohammad Ali Jabraeil Jamali
2. Arash Heidari
3. Hosam Al-Samarraie
4. A. Shamsuddin
5. Ahmed Ibrahim Alzahrani

In Sociology and Political Science

1. Mohammad Ali Jabraeil Jamali
2. Arash Heidari

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