Conceptualizing Collaboration in the Context of Computer-supported Collaborative Learning

Aleksandra Lazareva

2015

Abstract

“Collaborative learning” has become a common expression in a wide range of spheres. We often say that we learn collaboratively when we perform a task together. However, the term “collaborative learning” has more complex implications than only doing a task together with peers. Successful collaborative learning is characterized by meaningful and intense interactions among peers and shared understanding of the concepts. In computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) learners’ interactions are mediated by technological artifacts, therefore, the role of technologies becomes highly important from both cognitive and motivational perspectives. In this paper I discuss the essence of collaborative learning and CSCL as it is viewed in the field of learning sciences. I seek to demonstrate the complexity of CSCL and underline the idea that CSCL is a distinct form of learning mediated by technological artifacts, and only certain learning situations taking place online in groups can be termed as “CSCL”.

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Lazareva A. (2015). Conceptualizing Collaboration in the Context of Computer-supported Collaborative Learning . In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-108-3, pages 438-443. DOI: 10.5220/0005482804380443


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@conference{csedu15,
author={Aleksandra Lazareva},
title={Conceptualizing Collaboration in the Context of Computer-supported Collaborative Learning},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2015},
pages={438-443},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0005482804380443},
isbn={978-989-758-108-3},
}


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TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - Conceptualizing Collaboration in the Context of Computer-supported Collaborative Learning
SN - 978-989-758-108-3
AU - Lazareva A.
PY - 2015
SP - 438
EP - 443
DO - 10.5220/0005482804380443