Wikis are well-known for supporting collaborative writing. They are focusing on asynchronous collaboration. Today, synchronous text editing in the web is supported by several tools and approaches. However, this possibility is still missing in wikis. Based on a prototype implementation, this paper presents design considerations for a wiki integrating synchronous collaborative editing as a specia...

Based on examples taken from a collaborative research study investigating contextual elements that contribute to a positive learning/teaching experience for all participants as a result of the incorporation of music and other art forms into the language arts curriculum, this paper describes mediation situations faced by the researcher in an effort to take under consideration the needs of the re...

Many previous studies have emphasized the role of the sociability of the computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments on learning achievements. Also, recent studies have reported that other than on-task interaction, students have considerable off-task interactions in CSCL environments. Yet, more studies are needed to clarify the off-task aspect of social interactions in CSCL an...