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”.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

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

in Bibtex Style

@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},
}

in EndNote Style

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