A Framework for Small Group Support in Online Collaborative Learning - Combining Collaboration Scripts and Online Tutoring

Aleksandra Lazareva

2017

Abstract

Many learners experience difficulties engaging in collaborative learning activities online. Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) scripts have been implemented to support online learners. Collaboration scripts have shown much potential in facilitating students’ general collaboration skills. However, reported effects of collaboration scripts on domain-specific knowledge acquisition have been less positive. In this paper, I suggest an alternative framework for supporting CSCL learners by combining collaboration scripting and online tutoring. While collaboration scripts can facilitate the acquisition of general collaboration skills, the online tutor is capable of monitoring and assessing small groups’ progress and providing them with suitable content-specific prompts. The role of the online tutor is also important in terms of establishing social presence in the online learning environment. In order to develop the conceptual framework, I present experiences from an online collaborative learning course. I support the discussion by student insights collected through surveys and a focus group interview.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Lazareva A. (2017). A Framework for Small Group Support in Online Collaborative Learning - Combining Collaboration Scripts and Online Tutoring . In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-240-0, pages 255-262. DOI: 10.5220/0006325802550262

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu17,
author={Aleksandra Lazareva},
title={A Framework for Small Group Support in Online Collaborative Learning - Combining Collaboration Scripts and Online Tutoring},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2017},
pages={255-262},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0006325802550262},
isbn={978-989-758-240-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - A Framework for Small Group Support in Online Collaborative Learning - Combining Collaboration Scripts and Online Tutoring
SN - 978-989-758-240-0
AU - Lazareva A.
PY - 2017
SP - 255
EP - 262
DO - 10.5220/0006325802550262