Conceptual and socio-cognitive support for collaborative learning in videoconferencing environments

Ertl, B.; Fischer, F. und Mandl, H. (2006): Conceptual and socio-cognitive support for collaborative learning in videoconferencing environments. In: Computers & Education, Bd. 47, Nr. 3: S. 298-315

Abstract

Studies have shown that videoconferences are an effective medium for facilitating communication between parties who are separated by distance. Furthermore, studies reveal that videoconferences are effective when used for distance learning, particularly when learners are engaged in complex collaborative learning tasks. However, as in face-to-face communication, learners benefit most when they receive additional support for such learning tasks. This article provides an overview of three empirical studies to illustrate more general insights regarding some of the more and less effective ways of supporting collaborative learning with videoconferencing. The focus is on conceptual support, such as structural visualization and socio-cognitive support, such as scripts. Based on the results of the three studies, conclusions can be drawn about the conceptual and socio-cognitive support measures that promote learning. Conclusions can also be reached about the need for employing both conceptual and socio-cognitive support to provide learners with the most benefit.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Keywords: Computer-mediated communication, cooperative/collaborative learning, distributed learning environments, human-computer interface, teaching/learning strategies
• Fakultät: Psychologie und Pädagogik > Department Psychologie > Empirische Pädagogik und Pädagogische Psychologie
• Themengebiete: 100 Philosophie und Psychologie > 150 Psychologie ; 300 Sozialwissenschaften > 370 Bildung und Erziehung
• Sprache: Englisch