How to support synchronous net-based learning discourses: principles and perspectives

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In this paper, the potential of synchronous net-based learning discourses as a special case of computer supported cooperative learning (CSCL) is analysed. Discourses among learners, or among learners and tutors, can significantly improve understanding of complex subject matter. However, net-based discourses are often suboptimal, since technical restrictions constitute barriers to an efficient exchange of knowledge. Support of net-based discourses may proceed either on the macrolevel of the overall discourse structure, or on the microlevel of single contributions. As a central microlevel activity the grounding of contributions is identified ...
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBarriers and biases in computer-mediated knowledge communication
EditorsRainer Bromme, Friedrich W. Hesse, Hans Spada
Number of pages19
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Publication date2005
Pages39-57
ISBN (print)978-0-387-24317-7
ISBN (electronic)978-0-387-24319-1
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Publication statusPublished - 2005

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  • Business psychology - Common Ground, Cooperative Learning, Learning Goal, Transactive Memory, Computer Support Collaborative Learning

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