Exploring Chinese Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Collaboration and Satisfaction in the Context of Online Collaborative Learning

Abstract

Students’ perceptions of collaboration and satisfaction are key factors that affects students’ dropout behavior. In this study, an online collaborative learning approach which integrated intra-group and inter-group discussions was proposed. Through questionnaire survey and interview, this study explores Chinese undergraduate students’ perceptions of collaboration and satisfaction in an online collaborative learning activity. The results showed that students took a positive attitude to the process of collaboration and were satisfied with the online learning activities. Finally, some suggestions about design and implement online collaborative learning activity were proposed.