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The effects of computer-supported collaborative learning on students ’ writing performance.
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| Abstract | Abstract: Using mixed research methods, this study investigated the effect of a computersupported collaborative learning (CSCL) environment in improving the fifth graders ’ writing performance and outcomes. Thirty-four students participated in a real-world writing project, taking on alternative roles of journalists and editors in creating a school newspaper. While both groups were engaged in the task of collaborative writing, the CSCL group was supported by a web-based software Knowledge Forum whereas the control group created their articles via paper and pencil. During the research, observation notes were taken and students were interviewed. The results showed that students who worked with Knowledge Forum had significant gains in their writing performance compared with the control group. In addition, the students in Knowledge Forum were more motivated to write than the other group. The study demonstrates that CSCL augments collaborative learning and makes individuals’ thinking visible via its technological affordances. |
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| Subject Keyword | Computer-supported Collaborative Learning Knowledge Forum Control Group Using Mixed Research Method Web-based Software Knowledge Forum Cscl Group School Newspaper Thirty-four Student Significant Gain Alternative Role Computersupported Collaborative Learning Collaborative Writing Writing Performance Real-world Writing Project Observation Note Fifth Grader Cscl Augments Collaborative Learning Technological Affordances |
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