Drama as a metaphor for the design of situated, collaborative distributed learning

Introduction Theoretical perspectives Distributed Collaborative Learning: Three Cases Collaborative distributed learning: case 1 Collaborative distributed learning: case 2 Collaborative distributed learning: case 3 Summary and conclusions Acknowledgements Download full version Abstract This paper deals with the complexity of designing distributed collaborative learning (CSdCL). The complexity is found in the integration of those pedagogical,organizationaland technological aspects that influence a collaborative learning process. From a basis understanding of this complex triadic feature of CSdCL, a metaphor from theatre is suggested as a framework for understanding and approaching design of CSdCL situations. Three CSdCL-examples from practice are analyzed and critical aspects of CSdCL are explored from the perspective of this new framework to demonstrate the benefits of using a holistic metaphor to comprehend and capture the challenge of CSdCL design.This paper deals with the complexity of designing distributed collaborative learning (CSdCL). The complexity is found in the integration of those pedagogical,organizationaland technological aspects that influence a collaborative learning process. From a basis understanding of this complex triadic feature of CSdCL, a metaphor from theatre is suggested as a framework for understanding and approaching design of CSdCL situations. Three CSdCL-examples from practice are analyzed and critical aspects of CSdCL are explored from the perspective of this new framework to demonstrate the benefits of using a holistic metaphor to comprehend and capture the challenge of CSdCL design.