Use of weblogs to enhance group learning and design creativity amongst students at a Thai University

Abstract

This study reports on the introduction of weblogs as a part of the teaching environment for Thai students to facilitate group learning and enhance creativity. Assessment of progress was through formal creative thought testing, as well as a questionnaire with both structured and open questions. Results showed a significant improvement in assessed creativity at the end of the trial period with weblogs being perceived as enhancing both group learning and creativity. Overall, the results suggest that the use of weblogs provide an environment in which Thai students can more freely show individual creativity within an enhanced peer collectivism structure.

Keywords:

• creativity
• weblogs
• students
• Thailand

Acknowledgement

This research was supported by the Office of the Higher Education Commission, the Thailand Research Fund and the Faculty of Education, Silpakorn University.