Computer-supported Collaborative Learning: Best Practices and Principles for Instructors - Hardcover

Orvis, Kara L.; Lassiter, Andrea L.R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1599047535 ISBN 13: 9781599047539

Publisher: Information Science Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Decades of research have shown that student collaboration in groups doesn't just happen; rather it needs to be a deliberate process facilitated by the instructor. Promoting collaboration in virtual learning environments presents a variety of challenges. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: Best Practices & Principles for Instructors answers the demand for a thorough resource on techniques to facilitate effective collaborative learning in virtual environments. This book provides must-have information on the role of the instructor in computer-supported collaborative learning, real-world perspectives on virtual learning group collaboration, and supporting learning group motivation.

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Synopsis

Discusses research on the role of the instructor in computer-supported collaborative learning, real-world perspectives on virtual learning group collaboration, and supporting learning group motivation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1599047535
• ISBN 13: 9781599047539
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 321