Adopting a Web-Based Collaborative Tool to Support The Manchester Method Approach to Learning Philip M. Drinkwater, Christine M. Adeline, Simon French, K. Nadia. Papamichail, Tudor Rickards, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK

ABSTRACT

Manchester Business School employs a distinctive approach to learning known as the Manchester Method which is based on the principle that the most effective and rewarding way to learn and remember is through a practical reflective, live/real project-based approach. This paper investigates the use of a collaboration and information sharing application, IBM Lotus QuickPlace, for enhancing the Manchester learning experience.

Keywords: Computer mediated communication; collaborative tools; group work; Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs); teaching and learning strategies; web-based learning.