Implementing Computing Supported Cooperative Learning

by McConnell,David

• ISBN13: 9780749431358
• ISBN10: 0749431350
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This revised edition looks at how computers facilitate learning among groups of individuals. Taking account of the impact of the Internet and web-based learning, the text is aimed at those in the open and distance learning, education and training fields.

Author Biography

David McConnell is Professor in the Center for the Study of Networked Learning and the Department of Educational Studies at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vi
Introduction	1	(4)
What is Cooperative Learning?	5	(22)
Introduction	5	(1)
The Nature of Cooperation	5	(3)
Cooperation in Learning	8	(7)
Ways of Thinking About, and Carrying Out, Cooperative Learning	15	(4)
The Outcomes of Cooperative Learning	19	(7)
Conclusion	26	(1)
Technologies for CSCL	27	(42)
Introduction	27	(1)
Classifying Cooperative Systems	28	(1)
CSCW and Groupware	29	(6)
What's Needed?	35	(3)
Working with CSCL Technology	38	(3)
Logical Structure of Conferences	41	(21)
Computer Skills Required	62	(1)
The Role of the Conference Organiser	63	(1)
Some Characteristics of CSCL	64	(1)
Some General Uses of CSCL	65	(2)
Conclusion	67	(2)
Tutoring and Learning in CSCL and Face-to-face Environments	69	(17)
Introduction	69	(1)
Online Groups	69	(3)
The Experience of Group-work Online	72	(9)
Some Possible Drawbacks of CSCL	81	(4)
Conclusions	85	(1)
The Dynamics of Group Work	86	(23)
Introduction	86	(1)
Interaction Patterns	86	(1)
Examining Gender Differences in Mixed-sex Groups	87	(2)
This Study	89	(3)
Turn Taking	92	(4)
Length of Exchanges	96	(2)
Who Directs the Conversation?	98	(3)
Discussion	101	(4)
Conclusions	105	(4)
Designing for CSCL	109	(42)
Introduction	109	(1)
The Philosophy of CSCL	109	(1)
Cooperative Learning and Traditional Learning Compared	110	(3)
CSCL Designs	113	(23)
The Place of the Tutor	136	(5)
Design into Practice	141	(8)
Conclusion	149	(2)
CSCL in Action -- A Case Study	151	(36)
Introduction	151	(1)
Some Characteristics of the Programme	151	(25)
The Experience of CSCL	176	(9)
Conclusion	185	(2)
Trends and Developments	187	(50)
Introduction	187	(1)
Networked Lifelong Learning	188	(3)
Information Technology-based Open Learning (ITOL)	191	(7)
The Evolution of ITOL: Just in Time Open Learning (JITOL)	198	(4)
Models for European Collaboration and Pedagogy in Open Learning (MECPOL)	202	(27)
Portable PCs for Students	229	(2)
Teleteaching Generally	231	(6)
Researching CSCL	237	(12)
Introduction	237	(2)
Previous Relevant Research	239	(3)
Researching Group-work in CSCL	242	(6)
Conclusion	248	(1)
Bibliography	249	(12)
Index	261