Assessment of (computer-supported) collaborative learning

Strijbos, Jan-Willem (2011): Assessment of (computer-supported) collaborative learning. In: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, Vol. 4, No. 1: pp. 59-73

Abstract

Within the Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CS)CL research community there has been an extensive dialogue on theories and perspectives on learning from collaboration, approaches to scaffold (script) the collaborative process, and most recently research methodology. In contrast, the issue of assessment of collaborative learning has received much less attention. This article discusses how assessment of collaborative learning has been addressed, provides a perspective on what could be assessed, and highlights limitations of current approaches. Since assessment of collaborative learning is a demanding experience for teachers and students alike, they require adequate computer-supported and intelligent tools for monitoring and assessment. A roadmap for the role and application of intelligent tools for assessment of (CS)CL is presented.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Keywords: Assessment, Collaborative learning, Computers and Education, Psychology
• Faculties: Psychology and Education Science > Department Psychology > Education and Educational Psychology
• Subjects: 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 150 Psychology; 300 Social sciences > 370 Education
• Language: English