HistoRace: Enhancing Distant Students' Collaboration and History Knowledge about Japanese Occupation in Sarawak through Technology and Gamified Learning

Authors

  • Bruno John Musoi Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
  • Tevya Letchumanan Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
  • Mohd Khairul Afnan bin Mustapha Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
  • Siti Nabilah binti Derahman Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
  • Malcolm Mindang Ronny Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33736/jcshd.5484.2023

Keywords:

History learning, collaborative learning, computer-supported, Sarawak history

Abstract

This study aimed to incorporate computer-supporting and collaborative learning ideas in teaching and learning History of Sarawak. Past research reinforces the benefit of computer-supported collaborative learning in improving students' critical thinking and understanding. The study was conducted in hybrid mode, involving sixteen participants from two pre-university colleges selected by convenience sampling. Data was collected via observation and online questionnaires. Computer-supported collaborative learning to learn history by incorporating physical and virtual platforms, as well as real-time communication, was successfully implemented through this study. Future work could focus on expanding the digital collaboration tools and opportunities that may enhance the History learning experience.

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Published

2023-03-31

How to Cite

John Musoi, B., Letchumanan, T., Mohd Khairul Afnan bin Mustapha, Siti Nabilah binti Derahman, & Ronny, M. M. (2023). HistoRace: Enhancing Distant Students’ Collaboration and History Knowledge about Japanese Occupation in Sarawak through Technology and Gamified Learning. Journal of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, 9(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.33736/jcshd.5484.2023