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A Framework to Foster Collaboration between Students through a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Environment

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Technology-Enhanced Systems and Tools for Collaborative Learning Scaffolding

Part of the book series: Studies in Computational Intelligence ((SCI,volume 350))

Abstract

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) environments facilitate the management of collaborative tasks. However, these systems do not usually provide the personalization features required to adapt the learning experience to the student needs, a drawback that can affect the collaboration objective and ultimately the learning process. Nevertheless, there have been several research approaches that have progressed on providing intelligent features to support management, tracking and evaluation tasks in collaborative settings. In particular, we propose a framework that provides adaptive collaboration support for a CSCL environment framed in an open and standards-based learning management system. Our proposal combines adaptation rules defined in IMS Learning Design specification and dynamic support through recommendations via an accessible and adaptive guidance system. A partial prototype of this approach has been implemented and a formative evaluation was carried out to guide the on-going work. The implementation offers CSCL courses following a methodology called Collaborative Logical Framework and has been run in a real world scenario at the Madrid Science Week 2009.

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Bayón, A., Santos, O.C., Couchet, J., Boticario, J.G. (2011). A Framework to Foster Collaboration between Students through a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Environment. In: Daradoumis, T., Caballé, S., Juan, A.A., Xhafa, F. (eds) Technology-Enhanced Systems and Tools for Collaborative Learning Scaffolding. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 350. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-19814-4_9

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