A Web-Based Collaborative Learning System: Case Study of Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo

ABSTRACT

Collaborative learning is an educational method of enhancing learning through groups working together. This educational forum addresses the idea of multiple people gathering to share knowledge and engage in conversation. Students typically collaborate in groups to study, look for answers, understanding, or meanings. Different viewpoints and resources can be brought together in a computer-supported environment to establish communities where social debate, discussion, and collaborative knowledge production can result in new ideas, and insights. This paper presents a web-based collaborative learning system which is a substantial departure from the traditional teacher-centred approach that poses issues such as absence of collaborative learning opportunities, limited ability to learn from various locations, lack of time flexibility and restricted access to online course materials. This research aims to develop a system to address these challenges in the context of Enugu State Polytechnic Iwollo. The system leverages HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and PHP programming languages and MySQL database to provide a robust and user-friendly platform for students and educators.

Keywords: Collaborative Learning, Computer Support Collaborative System, MySQL