Interatividade no fórum: possibilidade de aprendizagem colaborativa

Abstract

This paper emphasizes the importance of interaction among subjects through the forum in the Moodle learning environment that enables collaborative learning as they build their knowledge from the exchange of individual knowledge. Considering that with distance education trough the Internet began to reflect more about the interaction mediated by technological tools in a virtual environment, we present concepts of the terms interaction and interactivity, virtual learning environment Moodle and forum features. The aim is to also conceptualize collaborative learning, considering that its base is the exchange and interaction among the people involved, highlighting two theories which it is based, although there are other theories that contribute to the understanding of collaborative learning: the theory of Piaget and Vygotsky, because they have as a basis constructivist and interactionist principles witch give greater support to collaborative learning environments, Finally, it suggests some considerations about the interaction through the AVA forum, which can be promoter vehicle of collaborative learning in distance education.