Cooperative learning and the use of ICT as an alternative to reinforce knowledge about pedagogical models in higher education

Abstract

This research aims at proving how efficient are technological tools used in cooperative activities as an alternative resource to reinforce students’ knowledge about pedagogical models in higher education. A quantitative and qualitative mix approach was employed when dealing with data obtained. For this research a sample of 18 students from higher education who belong to the English Major and observations sheets, checklists, rubrics and satisfaction survey were applied.
The main drawn conclusion was that the technological resources are very effective since they give the opportunity to interact actively and they provoke in students dynamics in participating collaboratively. In addition, it was proved that students obtained better academic results.