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Student Presentation (No formal paper)

**The Effects of Collaborative Learning on Knowledge Building by Learners in Online Learning Environments** //Alexis Mayfield, Graduate Student, Instructional Design and Development, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA, alexisew@hotmail.com // Although collaborative learning can be beneficial to learners, many times it is not effectively implemented. This is especially true of the online learning environment. Online classes are increasing in number, but the increase in number does not necessarily indicate a gain in popularity among teachers. For many teachers, online classes are simply a digital representation of the face-to-face classroom environment. This misconception often leads to poor delivery of instruction and the absolute failure of online means of learning and knowledge building. This paper is written as a research proposal in which I present a review of literature, present research questions, and propose a method of study to investigate collaborative learning in the higher education setting. All Audiences