CV - Bram De Wever
Coordinates
Bram De Wever
Postdoctoral research fellow of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO)
Department of Educational Studies
Ghent University
H. Dunantlaan 2
9000 Ghent
Belgium
Tel (Direct): +32 9 264 86 76
Tel (Secr.): +32 9 264 86 64
Fax: +32 9 264 86 88
Email: Bram.DeWever AT UGent.be
Research interest
My research interests concentrate around the field of computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL). The main focus of my research is on structuring asynchronous discussion groups in order to promote effective learning in these environments.
Phd
9 november 2006
The impact of structuring tools on knowledge construction in asynchronous discussion groups
Publications
Journals
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (In Press).
Roles as structuring tool in online discussion groups: The differential impact of different roles on social knowledge construction.
Computers in Human Behavior. Available online 22 September 2009 from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2009.08.008
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (In Press).
Structuring asynchronous discussion groups: Comparing scripting by assigning roles with regulation by cross-age peer tutors.
Learning and Instruction. Available online 31 March 2009 from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2009.03.001.
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2009).
Structuring asynchronous discussion groups: the impact of role assignment and self-assessment on students' levels of knowledge construction through social negotiation.
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 25, 177-188.
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Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2009).
Tagging thinking types in asynchronous discussion groups: Effects on critical thinking.
Interactive Learning Environments, 17, 77-94.
De Wever, B., Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., & Valcke, M. (2008).
Structuring asynchronous discussion groups by introducing roles: Do students act up to the assigned roles?
Small Group Research, 39, 770-794.
De Wever, B., Van Winckel, M., & Valcke, M. (2008).
Discussing patient management online: The impact of roles on knowledge construction for students interning at the paediatric ward.
Advances in Health Sciences Education, 13, 25-42.
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2007).
Applying multilevel modelling on content analysis data: Methodological issues in the study of the impact of role assignment in asynchronous discussion groups.
Learning and Instruction, 17, 436-447.
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., Valcke, M., & De Wever, B. (2007).
Learning in asynchronous discussion groups: A multilevel approach to study the influence of student, group, and task characteristics. Behaviour & Information Technology, 26, 55-71.
De Wever, B., Schellens T., Valcke, M., & Van Keer H. (2006).
Content analysis schemes to analyze transcripts of online asynchronous discussion groups: A review.
Computers and Education, 46, 6-28.
Valcke, M., & De Wever, B. (2006).
Information and communication technologies in higher education: evidence-based practices in medical education.
Medical Teacher, 28, 40-48.
Valcke, M., Chiluiza, K., De Smet, M., De Wever, B., Schellens, T., Timmers, S. & Van Keer, H. (2005).
Collaborative Learning and ICT: The Flemish Experiences.
Educational Technology Magazine, 45, 13-17.
De Wever, B., Valcke, M., Van Winckel, M., & Kerkhof, J. (2002). De invloed van "structuur" in CSCL-omgevingen: een onderzoek met on line discussiegroepen bij medische studenten [The influence of structuring CSCL-environments: A study of online discussion groups with medical students]. Pedagogisch Tijdschrift, 27, 105-128.
Books and chapters in books
De Wever, B., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2005). Samenwerkend leren via informatie- en communicatietechnologie [Collaborative learning through information and communication technology]. In I.D'Haese & M. Valcke (Eds.), Digitaal leren: ICT-toepassingen in het hoger onderwijs [Digital Learning. ICT applications in higher education] (pp. 75-92). Tielt: Lannoo.
Valcke, M., & De Wever, B. (2003). Digitale Didactiek: de docent onder druk of de instelling aan zet? [Digital didactics: instructors under pressure or time for the institution to make a move?] In T. Joostens (ed.), Onderwijsonderzoek in Groningen, Groningen: Ekkers & Paauw.
Conferences, Presentations, Workshops
2008
AERA2008
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2008). Structuring asynchronous discussion groups: Comparing scripting by assigning roles with regulation by cross-age peer tutors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, USA, 24-28 March 2008.
2007
ISM2007
De Wever, B., Mechant, P., Veevaete, P., & Hauttekeete, L. (2007). E-Learning 2.0: Social Software for Educational Use. Paper presented at the IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia 2007 (ISM2007), Taichung, Taiwan, 10-12 December 2007.
EARLI2007
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2007). Roles as structuring tool in online discussion groups: Studying students' role performance and the impact on knowledge construction. Paper presented at the 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Budapest, Hungary, 28 August - 1 September 2007.
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2007). Fostering university students' knowledge construction in asynchronous discussion groups by means of the use of knowledge types. Paper presented at the 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Budapest, Hungary, 28 August - 1 September 2007.
CSCL2007
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2007). The Use of "Knowledge Types" as Scripting Tool to Enhance Critical Thinking in Online Discussions. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), New Brunswick, USA, 16-21 July 2007.
AERA2007
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2007). Structuring Asynchronous E-Discussions: The Impact of Role Support and Self-Assessment on Students' Levels of Knowledge Construction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, USA, 9-13 April 2007.
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2007). Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in University Education: A Comparison Between Two Types of Scripting. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, USA, 9-13 April 2007.
2006
MICTE2006
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2006). Applying role assignment and self-assessment to support social knowledge construction in asynchronous discussion group. Paper presented at the fourth international conference on Multimedia and Information and Communication Technologies in Education (m-ICTE), Seville, Spain, 22-25 November 2006.
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2006). About scripting: The effects of two CSCL scripts on university students' critical thinking. Paper presented at the fourth international conference on Multimedia and Information and Communication Technologies in Education (m-ICTE), Seville, Spain, 22-25 November 2006.
AERA2006
De Wever, B., Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., & Valcke, M. (2006). Scripting asynchronous discussions by assigning roles: Studying the impact on students' knowledge construction and exploring actual role performance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, USA, 7-11 April 2006.
Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2006). Tagging thinking types: Scripting in asynchronous discussion groups. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, USA, 7-11 April 2006.
De Smet, M., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2006). Online peer tutors scrutinized: Analysis of tutor support within asynchronous discussion groups in higher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, USA, 7-11 April 2006.
2005
EARLI2005
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2005). Comparing analysis schemes and applying multilevel modelling: Methodological issues in the study of the impact of role assignment in asynchronous discussion groups. Paper presented at the meeting of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-27 August 2005.
Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2005). Uncovering the impact of self-assessment on freshman's social construction of knowledge in online asynchronous discussion groups.
Paper presented at the meeting of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-27 August 2005.
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2005). Comparing knowledge construction in two cohorts of asynchronous discussion groups with and without role assignment. Paper presented at the meeting of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-27 August 2005.
De Smet, M., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., Valcke, M., & Schellens, T. (2005). Graduate students as peer tutors in asynchronous discussion groups: An exploration of individual tutoring styles. Paper presented at the meeting of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-27 August 2005.
ORD2005
De Wever, B., Van Keer, H., Schellens, T., & Valcke, M. (2005). Onderzoek naar de impact van participatie, rollen en doelen in asynchrone discussiegroepen: Meetinstrumenten en analysetechnieken. Paper gepresenteerd op de 32e Onderwijs Research Dagen (ORD), Gent, 30 mei - 1 juni 2005. [handouts, pdf, 244K]
Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2005). Self-assessment en kennisconstructie in asynchrone discussiegroepen. Paper gepresenteerd op de 32e Onderwijs Research Dagen (ORD), Gent, 30 mei - 1 juni 2005.
De Smet, M., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., Valcke, M., & Schellens, T. (2005). Online tutors onder de loep: Een analyse van tutorbijdragen binnen asynchrone discussiegroepen. Paper gepresenteerd op de 32e Onderwijs Research Dagen (ORD), Gent, 30 mei - 1 juni 2005.
CSCL2005
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., Valcke, M., & De Wever, B (2005). The impact of role assignment as scripting tool on knowledge construction in asynchronous discussion groups. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Taipei, Taiwan, 30 May - 4 June 2005.
AERA2005
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., Valcke, M., & De Wever, B. (2005). Using multilevel modeling to explore the influence of student, group, and task characteristics on CSCL in higher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montréal, Canada, 11-15 April 2005.
CAL2005
De Smet, M., Van Keer, H., De Wever, B., Valcke, M., & Schellens, T. (2005). Blending asynchronous discussion groups and peer tutoring in higher education: A study of tutors' discourse. Paper presented at the Computer Assisted Learning Conference (CAL), Bristol, UK, 4-6 April 2005.
CST2005
Schellens, T., De Wever, B. (2005). Leergroep: Samenwerkend leren via on line discussiegroepen. Papergepresenteerd op de Vlaamse Onderwijsdagen (VLOD, CST), Gent: 27 februari - 2 maart 2005. [handouts, pdf, 173K]
2004
ORD2004
Schellens, T., Van Keer, H., & Valcke, M. (2004). Asynchrone discussies en hun werking: Een kwestie van studenten-, groeps- en/of taakkenmerken? Paper gepresenteerd op de 31e Onderwijs Research Dagen (ORD), Utrecht, 9-11 juni 2004.
GPD2004
Schellens, T. & De Wever B. (2004). Samenwerken in asynchrone discussiegroepen: ontwerpprincipes en praktijkervaringen in onderwijskunde en stage pediatrie. Paper gepresenteerd op de Good Practice Day- Hogeschool Gent, Gent, 27 mei 2004. [handouts, pdf, 425K]
AERA2004
De Wever, B., Van Winckel, M., & Valcke, M. (2004). Discussing medical cases online: Transcript analysis of the interaction of advanced level medical students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, 12-16 April 2004. [whole symposium] [abstract, pdf, 14K] [handouts, pdf, 71K]
2003
NVMO2003
De Wever, B., & Van Winckel, M. (2003). Casusgebaseerde on line discussiegroepen als didactische werkvorm. Workshop gegeven op het jaarlijks congres van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Medisch Onderwijs (NVMO), Egmond aan Zee, 20-21 november 2003. [abstract, pdf, 5K] [pre-workhop handouts, pdf, 40K] [post-workshop handouts, pdf, 198K]
Van Winckel, M., De Wever, B., & Valcke, M. (2003). Casusgebaseerde online discussiegroep tijdens het co-assistenschap pediatrie. Paper gepresenteerd op het jaarlijks congres van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Medisch Onderwijs (NVMO), Egmond aan Zee, 20-21 november 2003. [abstract, pdf, 7K] [poster english b&w version, pdf, 14K]
VHLORA2003
Valcke, M., Schellens, T., & De Wever, B. (2003). Samenwerkend leren in virtuele leeromgevingen. Wat vertelt onderzoek ons over functies, effecten en condities? Paper gepresenteerd op VHLORA2003- Digitaal leren: Risten tussen Didactiek & ICT, Leuven, 16 september 2003. [handouts, pdf, 2.4M]
CSCL2003
De Wever, B. (2003). Computer supported collaborative learning environments in higher education. Paper presented at the Doctoral Consortium of the International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Bergen, Norway, 14-18 June 2003.
ORD2003
De Wever, B., Valcke, M., & Van Winckel, M. (2003). Asynchrone discussiegroepen als CSCL-omgeving bij stage-ondersteuning. Paper gepresenteerd op de Onderwijs Research Dagen (ORD), Kerkrade, 7-9 mei 2003. [abstract, pdf, 9K] [poster, pdf, 164K] [poster english b&w version, pdf, 114K]
2002
NVMO2002
De Wever, B., Van Winckel, M., Kerkhof, J. & Valcke, M. (2002). Een onderzoek naar de mogelijkheden van asynchrone discussiegroepen bij stage-ondersteuning. Paper gepresenteerd op het jaarlijks congres van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Medisch Onderwijs (NVMO), Egmond aan Zee, 14-15 november 2002. [paper, pdf, 107K]
AMEE2002
De Wever, B., Van Winckel, M., Kerkhof, J. & Valcke, M. (2002). Discussion group using asynchronous learning network during a clinical rotation in Paediatrics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Lisbon, Portugal, 29 August - 1 September 2002. [handouts, pdf, 83K]
Links
CSCL Research Group: papers: http://www.onderwijskunde.ugent.be/cscl/
