Computer-supported collaborative learning: definition and Kirschner and Erken's 3x3 framework¶

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Evidence · 3 claims (2 for, 1 against) · 2 studies (1 qualitative, 1 theoretical), q1–q2 · 0 of 2 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study

Description¶

The presentation situates intelligence augmentation within the field of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), which it says has been a field of the learning sciences for about 30 years with a scholarly society, handbook, and international conference series. It quotes a definition of collaborative learning as "coordinated, synchronous activity that is the result of a continued attempt to construct and maintain a shared conception of a problem", and presents Kirschner and Erken's 3x3 framework crossing cognitive, motivational, and social aspects of learning; community, small group, and individual levels; and tools for representation, discourse, and process. Scripts are described as understanding roles, responsibilities, and dynamics of collaborative learning and how computers can provide enabling supports.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Understanding of roles, responsibilities, and dynamics of collaborative learning for designing computer supports

Constraints¶

• The presentation notes CSCL has lots to offer but is rarely applied at scale or outside its bubble

Target Learners¶

• students in collaborative learning settings

Target Learning Objectives¶

• shared conception of problems
• collaborative problem solving

Claims¶

• Collaborative situations often fail to be productive in practice, so orchestrating collaboration is not simple [-W]
• Well-structured collaborative learning is extremely effective, especially for learning concepts and complex problem solving [+W]
• Computer-supported collaborative learning with simulation programs fostered conceptual change for students who were cognitively engaged and prepared to reflect on and reconstruct their conceptions [+W]

Related Theories¶

• Ia Collaborative Learning Four Verbs

Examples¶

• Engage stakeholders in participatory design and research for AI-augmented collaborative learning
• ISLS webinar video collection for learning sciences and CSCL education

Key Sources¶

• Roschelle J. (2021). Intelligence Augmentation for Collaborative Learning. In: Sottilare R.A., Schwarz J. (eds) Adaptive Instructional Systems. Design and Evaluation. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12792. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77857-6_17