The Role of Cloud-Based Collaborative Tools in Fostering Digital Teamwork and Engagement in Undergraduate Computer Science Courses

Zulpykhar Z. Sadvakassova A. Zhalgasbekova Z. Zhantassova Z. Kadyrova A.
2026 International Journal of Information and Education Technology

International Journal of Information and Education Technology
2026 #16 Issue 2 413 - 421 pp.

Collaborative problem-solving is central to Computer Science (CS) education, yet CS-specific evidence on how Cloud-Based Collaborative Tools (CBCTs) relate to engagement and teamwork remains limited. This study examines student perceptions during a 15-week intervention in which 31 undergraduates used Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and Miro to complete labs, reports, and team projects. Post-intervention ratings were above the neutral midpoint on core engagement indicators—for example, Motivation (M = 4.16, SD = 0.82; t(30) = 7.71, p < 0.001) and Effective Contribution (M = 4.00, SD = 1.00)—while technology-acceptance judgments were closer to neutral (e.g., Productivity, M = 3.06). Qualitative responses highlighted benefits (real-time co-editing, quicker feedback) alongside coordination challenges (scheduling, role clarity). Overall, the patterns indicate that CBCT-supported practices align with higher engagement and contribution in CS coursework, while pointing to implementation levers—structured roles and feedback cadence—to strengthen acceptance. The study contributes CS-specific evidence and practical recommendations for integrating CBCTs in blended and online learning contexts.

Cloud-Based Collaborative Tools (CBCTs) , computer science education , digital learning , student engagement , teamwork , technology acceptance

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Department of Computer Science, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Department of Computer Modeling and Information Technology, Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan

Department of Computer Science
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