TY - JOUR

T1 - The impact of explicit references in computer supported collaborative learning: Evidence from eye movement analyses

AU - Oehl, Michael

AU - Pfister, Hans-Ruediger

AU - Gilge, Anja

N1 - Document Type: Meeting Abstract

PY - 2008/6/1

Y1 - 2008/6/1

N2 - Chat‐based Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) often suffers from limitations due to the communication medium. A frequently reported consequence is the lack of discourse coherence and by this a lack of cognitive coherence in the learning process. To overcome these deficiencies, the implementation of explicit references with chat messages caused higher learning results. However up to now, we do not know enough about the responsible cognitive processes. In this experimental study, we analysed eye movements during a chat‐based CSCL scenario to gain indications of learners' use of references. The results allow implications for a modified design of (chat‐based) CSCL.

AB - Chat‐based Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) often suffers from limitations due to the communication medium. A frequently reported consequence is the lack of discourse coherence and by this a lack of cognitive coherence in the learning process. To overcome these deficiencies, the implementation of explicit references with chat messages caused higher learning results. However up to now, we do not know enough about the responsible cognitive processes. In this experimental study, we analysed eye movements during a chat‐based CSCL scenario to gain indications of learners' use of references. The results allow implications for a modified design of (chat‐based) CSCL.

KW - Business psychology

U2 - 10.1080/00207594.2008.10108486

DO - 10.1080/00207594.2008.10108486

M3 - Conference abstract in journal

VL - 43

SP - 647

JO - International Journal of Psychology

JF - International Journal of Psychology

SN - 0020-7594

IS - 3-4

ER -