Introduction Theoretical perspectives Distributed Collaborative Learning: Three Cases Collaborative distributed learning: case 1 Collaborative distributed learning: case 2 Collaborative distributed learning: case 3 Summary and conclusions Acknowledgements Download full version Abstract This paper deals with the complexity of designing distributed collaborative learning (CSdCL). The complexity i...

The main objective of this paper is to describe collaborative technology called LibreSource and how it is used to implement an innovative learning/teaching activity designed for software engineering students. From the educational perspective, this educational activity is based on the principles of problem-based learning and the latest Learning Design theory. The main objective of this activity ...

Automatic analysis of interaction and support for group learningthrough a distance collaborative learning system is at the forefront of educa-tional technology. Research shows that collaborative learning provides an envi-ronment to enrich the learning process by introducing interactive partners intoan educational system. Many collaborative learning environments have beenprop...

This chapter provides an overview of second language learning and an approach on how wireless collaborative virtual reality can contribute to resolving important pedagogical challenges. Second language learning provides an exceptional opportunity to employ mobility and multimedia in the context of justin-time-learning in formal learning situations, or ubiquitous and lifelong learning in more in...

Collaborative e-learning delivers many enhancements to e-learning technology; it enables students to collaborate with each other and improves their learning efficiency. Semantic blog combines semantic Web and blog technology that users can import, export, view, navigate, and query the blog. We developed a semantic course blog for collaborative e-learning. Using our semantic course blog, instruc...

This paper evaluates the role of collaborative learning in an Asian educational institution. The paper begins with a description of the current education landscape, particularly on learners of today which exhibit 21 century learning skills. The concept of collaborative learning is next described with an emphasis on Johnson and Johnson five key elements of collaborative learning. A research stud...

An investigation was carried out to determine the extent to which evidence of collaborative learning could be identified in students’ textual interactions in an online learning environment. The literature on collaborative learning has identified a range of behaviors that characterize successful collaborative learning in face-to-face situations. Evidence of these behaviors was sought in the mess...

Open source software provides an example not only of a viable software development methodology, but also a model for collaborative construction of artifacts. Open source communities exemplify principles that are important in collaborative learning environments. This paper explores how open source efforts can be used as inspiration for the creation of collaborative learning experiences in a univ...

The use of Multi-touch interfaces for collaborative learning has received significant attention. Their ability to synchronously accommodate multiple users is an advantage in co-located collaborative design tasks. This paper explores the Multi-touch interface’s potential in collaborative Unified Modeling Language diagramming by comparing it to a PC-based tool, looking at the Collaborative Learni...

Multi-touch interactive tables are vast becoming „must-have‟ items for enhancing the collaborative learning experience. There is extensive amount of literature promoting and highlighting the impact of collaborative learning around interactive tables towards learning, communication and social interaction. In this paper we present several of our existing work investigating the communication impac...