Objeto virtual de aprendizagem colaborativa (Collabora): estudo na disciplina de probabilidade e estatística no ensino superior

Abstract

This thesis analyzed the contributions that the virtual object of collaborative learning, called Collabora, can bring for the teaching and learning process in the subject of Probability and Statistics in Higher Education. The object was developed using FrameVOC, which is a framework created in this work with the purpose of allowing the development of virtual objects of collaborative learning. The basis for the analysis was obtained through the students' records in the Collabora chat room, the observations and notes made during the classes and in the classroom activities (logbook and face-to-face group activities). For the analysis of the collected data, it was used the Discursive Textual Analysis with the help of the tool MAXQDA to support the categorization and unitarization process. Two categories were created: Collaborative Learning (CG1) and Learning in Probability and Statistics (CG2). With the analysis of CG1, it was concluded that the proposed educational object served CSCL's main key areas. It was possible to verify that there was an exchange of ideas through Collabora, the students demonstrated team formation, definition and planning of objectives, follow-up of the activities and verification of: results, term, scope and resources, as well as demonstration of negotiation among peers and voting of proposals. Regarding GC2, it was observed that Collabora supported and extended the learning of the classes of Probability and Statistics as the students participated and exchanged information and knowledge regarding the statistical and probabilistic contents. They were capable of questioning the validity of representations and interpretations elaborated by others, stimulating a more investigative, reflexive and critical participation, corroborating with the importance and effectiveness of collaborative learning and CSCL as learning strategies.