A Comparison of Cloud-Based versus Traditional Collaborative Group Works in Terms of Academic Success and Learner Satisfaction

As cloud computing technology can be used independently of time and space and it is convenient in accessing information on mobile technologies, it has attracted the attention of the world of education and this technology has been used in various educational activities. in this study, as for programming education, the effects of cloud computing and the task of extracurricular groups on traditional collaborative learning in the learning environment on learners are evaluated in terms of academic achievement and satisfaction dimensions. in the context of computer programming classes, a total of 240 students, including 113 men and 127 women participated in the study that lasted 8 weeks. intergroup factorial design was used as a research design in this study in traditional and cloud-based environments. the data collected by academic achievement tests and the questionnaire of group work views were analysed by quantitative analysis methods. according to the study results; cloud-based groups working environments provide more academic success than the traditional group setting. in terms of satisfaction supporting academic achievement indirectly, cloud computing based group environment, when compared to traditional group environment, does not have any differences. cloud-based group work environment with this feature offers more opportunities for academic success with similar satisfaction levels. this environment, also, with the support of technology, create an alternative for an effective learning environment.