Web-based file-sharing in a Bachelor of Education program: Transformational learning

The purpose of this article is to describe student experiences when incorporating a web-based file-sharing application into a Bachelor of Education (BEd) course. Participants for this participatory action research were 8 first-year BEd students. Participants provided written answers to 16 open-ended questions and partook in 2 focus group interviews. Findings revealed that by using this cloud storage and filesharing tool (i.e., Google Drive), participants experienced a transformation in attitude and skill with regard to this technological platform. Analyzed through the concept of transformational learning theory, the constructivist learning experienced by students enhanced collaboration, communication, and community among peers.