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  • Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

  • The widespread adoption of online learning in higher education necessitates understanding its unique challenges.
  • Online group projects present specific pedagogical and logistical difficulties for both students and educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the literature on challenges encountered in online group projects within higher education.
  • To identify and synthesize effective strategies for addressing these identified challenges.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • A corpus of 114 recent academic papers was screened, with 57 relevant papers selected for in-depth analysis.
  • Thematic analysis was employed to identify recurring challenges and successful strategies.

Main Results:

  • Key challenges identified include low and uneven student participation, lack of clarity and preparation, and interpersonal relationship issues.
  • Effective strategies involve meticulous project design with fair assessment, comprehensive student guidance, and ongoing practical and emotional support.
  • These strategies aim to boost student confidence and engagement in collaborative online learning environments.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the identified challenges in online group projects is crucial for enhancing the quality of online education.
  • Educators can leverage evidence-based strategies to create more rewarding and valuable online group project experiences for students.
  • This research provides actionable insights for designing and facilitating effective online collaborative learning.