Flexible Scripting to Facilitate Knowledge Construction in Computer-supported Collaborative Learning (Perspectives on Rethinking and Reforming Education)

By: Xinghua Wang and Jin Mu

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Synopsis: This book discusses the significance of flexible scripting to structure CSCL against the framework of “Script theory of guidance” and reports on findings from two empirical studies on the effects of flexible scripting on collaboration in CSCL scenarios.In the first empirical study flexibility was accomplished through adaptivity, and through adaptability in the second. The results of these studies show that adaptive and adaptable scripts enhanced the quality of collaborative knowledge construction processes as well as learners’ collaboration skills, compared to inflexible scripts. The findings presented in this book will contribute to theory building of the scripting approach in CSCL. The authors propose two innovative ways of achieving flexible scripting and address the mechanisms by which adaptive versus adaptable script influences collaborative knowledge construction. Moreover, the adaptive and adaptable scripting approaches provide hands-on examples for practitioners and contribute to their understanding of teaching design in CSCL settings.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789811040207
Related ISBNs:: 9789811040191
Publisher:: Springer Singapore, Singapore
Date of Addition:: 11/05/18
Copyrighted By:: Springer Singapore, Singapore
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Technology, Psychology, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.