SPECIAL TOPICS OF CSCL SYSTEMS

The theoretical background of collaboration and computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL). Useful tools, technologies and standards for collaborative systems and CSCL. Methodological framework for the development, application and evaluation of collaborative learning activities. Innovative CSCL tools and systems: mobile devices, ubiquitous computing environment, collaborative virtual learning environments.

Continuous and multifaceted: 1) Use of course site for student support; 2) Learning of technological tools for supporting CSCL; 3) Use of internet resources and services for literature research; 4) Use of communication and social networking tools for collaborative learning activities on the internet.

1) Oral presentation (25%) 2) Abstract of the project technical report submitted in a conference (25%) 3) Project technical report including implementation and evaluation of educational software (50%)

Recommended bibliography & material Ν. Αβούρης, Χ. Καραγιαννίδης και Β. Κόμης, “Εισαγωγή στη Συνεργασία Υποστηριζόμενη από Υπολογιστή”, Εκδόσεις Κλειδάριθμος, 2008, σελ. 404-424. Η. Καρασαββίδης & Β. Κόμης, Συνεργασία και Μάθηση: Θεωρητικά μοντέλα και διδακτικές προσεγγίσεις. Στο Ν. Αβούρης, Χ. Καραγιαννίδης, Β. Κόμης (Εκδ.) "Συνεργατική τεχνολογία", Κλειδάριθμος, Αθήνα, 2008. “What do you Mean by Collaborative Learning?” Collaborative-Learning: Cognitive and Computational Approaches, P. Dillenbourg, ed., pp. 1-19, Elsevier Science, 1999. Additional bibliography: Scripting Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (2007). Fischer, F.; Kollar, I.; Mandl, H.; Haake, J.M. (Eds.), Springer, ISBN 978-1-4419-4236-4. The Role of Technology in CSCL (2007). Hoppe, Ulrich H.; Ogata, H.; Soller, A. (Eds.) Springer, ISBN 978-1-4419-4384-2. Slavin, R.E. (1995). Cooperative Learning: Theory, Research and Practice. Allyn and Bacon: Boston. Snowdon, D., Churchill, E., Munro, A. (2001) Collaborative Virtual Environments: Digital Spaces and Places for Interaction. Springer-Verlag, ISBN: 1-85233-244-1 Lehtinen, E., Hakkarainen, K., Lipponen, L., Rahikainen M. & Muukkonen, H. (1999). Computer Supported Collaborative Learning: A Review. Available at: www.kas.utu.fi/papers/clnet/clnetreport.html. Visited on 12/7/2006. Johnson, D. & Johnson, R. & Stanne, M. (2000). Cooperative Learning Methods: A Meta-Analysis. Johansen, R. (1988) Groupware: Computer Support for Business Teams, The Free Press. Dimitrakopoulou A., & Petrou A. (2003). Advanced Collaborative Distance Learning Systems for Young Students: Design Issues and Current Trends on New Cognitive and Metacognitive Tools, Themes in Education.