ONLINE TRENDS in COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

Computer-Supported

Collaborative Learning:

Issues for Research

BY
Vivekanandan Suresh Kumar Department of Computer Science University of Saskatchewan 57 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9 CANADA e-mail: vsk719@cs.usask.ca Supervisors : Dr Gordon McCalla & Dr Jim Greer

Abstract:

This paper is an attempt to summarise the current trends in collaborative learning research. This paper introduces and characterizes a number of collaborative learning systems, synthesises the findings of collaborative learning research into many dimensions, discusses the applicability and effectiveness of collaboration for the given scenario, and finally presents a collaborative learning research proposal to implement the scenario along with a number of research opportunities in collaborative learning.

Overview
Why Collaborative Learning?
Collaborative Learning Systems and Dimensions
Dimensions of Collaborative Learning
Control of Collaborative Interactions
Tasks of Collaborative Learning
Theories of Learning and Cognition in Collaboration
Design of Collaborative Learning Environment
Roles in Collaborative Learning Environment
Domains of Collaborative Learning
Tutoring in Collaborative Learning
Collaborative Learning Research - Proposal and Opportunities
Collaborative Learning Research Proposal
Precollaboration Tasks
Core Research
Opportunities For Research
References