Perceptions of pre-service teachers while developing a virtual educational escape room (VEER) using online collaborative learning

Abstract

In this study, we present the insights of pre-service teachers who developed a virtual educational escape room (VEER), using online collaborative learning only. The purpose of the study was to learn how online collaborative learning promotes meaningful learning in pre-service teachers. The research used qualitative paradigm. The students perceived the collaborative learning (CL) as meaningful for them for five main reasons: being active learners, being part of a learning group, the relevance of CL to their professional development, the importance of the product for them, and the feedback they received from pupils in school. The findings reveal that the students were satisfied with the collaborative learning process and were able to create a supportive community that promotes learning.