Group awareness and regulation in computer-supported collaborative learning

Abstract Group awareness is of critical relevance for collaborative learning and interaction thus often referred to in CSCL research. However, the concept only vaguely defined as some kind understanding or perception characteristics partners collaborating group. Most research activities concerned with group aim at modifying learners' using so-called tools. there are much less attempts measure conceptualize its formation. Thus, building on existing research, this article derives a conceptualization six defining aspects awareness: (1) cognitive, (2) conscious, (3) current, (4) individual, (5) social, (6) perceived valid. Additionally, while it assumed that builds self-regulatory skills, role regulating behavior cognition within social context seldom explored. aims analyzing awareness, specifying relation regulatory processes, sketching possible paths whilst on, complementing, informing tool-driven