The research describes a methodology for applying designand management-based scaffolding techniques aimed to enhance cooperative behaviour. Based on assumptions of how successful online learning groups act together we developed feedback-based mechanisms that aimed at contributing to group functions of well-being, member support, and productive learning outcomes. The collaborative online learnin...

Scripts for computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) offer socio-cognitive scaffolding for learners to engage in collaborative activities that are considered beneficial for learning. Yet, CSCL scripts are often criticized for hampering naturally emerging collaboration. Research on the effectiveness of CSCL scripts has shown divergent results. This article reports a meta-analysis about t...

In this paper, we focus on expanding and optimizing learning opportunities by means of effective collaboration for a complex learning task: system dynamics modelling. Specifically, we present an approach to initiate educational dating and facilitate just-in-time collaboration by suggesting peer-to-peer interaction when it is needed, taking into account learners observed actions and models created.

Traditional learning content management systems have minimal support for awareness among learners, and tend to support only loosely coupled collaboration features. This paper shows how we have integrated user modelbased awareness features and collaboration features into our learning content management system for both learners and instructors.

This article explores the importance of dialogue, storytelling and collaboration in children’s learning, followed by examples from message boards, webblogs, and instant messaging software (IM) that support learning through storytelling. Children’s verbal and iconic literacy, as well as digital fluency is investigated along with peer collaboration and empowering children’s voices through Interne...

In this paper, the different kinds of interactions in the web-based learning are discussed. Some examples of interactive web-based learning activities through multimedia interaction and collaboration are listed. The traditional and modern technologies for collaboration work are also examined in the report. A list of some typologies (or taxonomies) of collaborative actions and environments are i...

In this paper we describe our efforts to foster intercultural communication and collaboration in educational scenarios using advanced learning technologies to support hands on experimentation and science learning. A special focus is given to the idea that innovative uses of these technologies will enhance the scientific experience of learners if intercultural exchange is involved in this proces...

A growing amount of research focuses on learning in group settings and more specifically on learning in computersupported collaborative learning (CSCL) settings. Studies on western students indicate that online collaboration enhances student learning achievement; however, few empirical studies have examined student satisfaction, performance, and knowledge construction through online collaborati...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the advantages of using intelligent agents to facilitate the location and customization of appropriate e-learning resources and to foster collaboration in e-learning environments. Design/methodology/approach – This paper proposes an e-learning environment that can be used to provide customized learning. It utilizes a set of interacting agents...