Knowledge Convergence in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: The Role of External Representation Tools

Knowledge Convergence in Computer - Supported Collaborative

This study investigates how two types of graphical representation tools influence the way in which learners use knowledge resources in two different collaboration conditions. In addition, the study explores the extent to which learners share knowledge with respect to individual outcomes under these different conditions. The study also analyzes the relationship between the use of knowledge resou...

Co-constructing Artefacts and Knowledge in Net- Based Teams: Implications for the Design of Collaborative Learning Environments

Computer-based learning environments for science and mathematics education support predominantly individual learning; from first generation drill and practice programs to today’s advanced, knowledge-based tutorial systems, one learner interacting with one computer has been the typical setting. Mathematics educators, however, increasingly appreciate the value of collaborative learning and includ...

Internal and External Regulation to Support Knowledge Construction and Convergence in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)

تحلیل محتوایی و ساختاری تالارهای گفتگوی برخط به منظور استخراج روابط اجتماعی کاربران و به‌کارگیری آن‌ها در مکانیزم‌های گروه بندی

Collaborative learning tools play important roles in communications and knowledge building, among learners in a virtual learning environment. They demand appropriate grouping algorithms as well as facilitating learners’ participations mechanisms. This paper has utilized some information retrieval techniquesto investigate the relevance of discussion posts to their containing forums, and extract ...

Analyzing sequential data in computer-supported collaborative learning

Representations and changes between them play a major role in cognitive development (e.g., Vosniadou, & Brewer, 1992) and education (e.g., Hewson, Beeth, & Thorley, 1998). By definition, change of representations is also indispensable for collaborative work since a common understanding or shared knowledge can only be achieved by a partial convergence of the knowledge structures of the collabora...