Collaborative Learning

What do we know ?

End points are knowledge, skills and shared understanding
Not spontaneous
Issues equity
Need agreed protocols e.g. version control and shared terminology
Documents/other files can be shared and worked on by a variety of people whose edits can be tracked
Learners may not believe in collaboration
Technology can shape/capture collaborative interaction
Overly dependent? on a) technology b) others
CSCL research shows discussion online is problematic
Debating to find a common understanding (deliberative discourse) is really important
Some evidence that collaboration leads to better understanding
Process is as important as end-product and represents learning

What are the barriers to collaborative learning for teachers and learners - power, control, attitudes
In F2F, how do the ergonomics of a 1:1 device compare to a group of 2-3 sharing a PC
In what ways can/should technology be used to manage collaborative interactions
Clear models of good collaboration - task, context and outcomes
What is the role/importance of mobility?
What is the role of the handheld in all this?