Tool-using individuals show advantages on conceptual knowledge while collaborative learners spend less time-on-task¶
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q3 i? Average time-on-task was lower in the collaborative learning setting than in the individual setting. → Kolloffel 2011
Evidence¶
Kolloffel 2011¶
Kolloffel, B., Eysink, T. H. S., & de Jong, T. (2011). Comparing the effects of representational tools in collaborative and individual inquiry learning. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 6, 223–251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-011-9110-3
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Three-way ANOVA on log-file time-on-task (dyad-level for collaborative pairs) showed a setting main effect, F(1,143)=5.09, p<.05; no format or tool-use effects and no interactions.
"With regard to time-on-task it was found that there was a main effect of setting ( F (1,143)=5.09, p<.05). The average time-on-task of students in the collaborative learning setting was lower than that of students in the individual learning stetting."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Collaborative learners outperform individuals on intuitive knowledge, indicating collaboration rather than representation construction drives the advantage — related
- Situational knowledge is fostered by collaboration, tool format, and tool-use, with arithmetical format outperforming textual — related
- Collaborative learning distributes cognitive load across multiple working memories, aiding learning of high-load tasks — related
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Tool-using individuals show advantages on conceptual knowledge while collaborative learners spend less time-on-task |
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Tool-using individuals show advantages on conceptual knowledge while collaborative learners spend less time-on-task |
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2011 |
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