CSCL 

What is Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)?  

"Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is a pedagogical approach wherein learning takes place via social interaction using a computer or through the Internet. This kind of learning is characterized by the sharing and construction of knowledge among participants using technology as their primary means of communication or as a common resource. CSCL can be implemented in online and classroom learning environments and can take place synchronously or asynchronously.(1)"

Chapters

Herr, N.; Tippens, M.; Rivas, M.; Vandergon, V., d'Alessio, M., & Reveles, J. (2016). Continuous Formative Assessment (CFA) - A cloud-based pedagogy for evaluating student understanding to optimize STEM teaching and learning. In Chao, L.,  Cloud-Based STEM Education for Improved Learning Outcomes to be published by IGI Global, Hershey, PA: IGI-Global Publishing.  (Make a copy as a Google Doc)

Vandergon, V., Herr, N.; Tippens, M.; Rivas, M.; d'Alessio, M., & Reveles, J. (2015). Collaborative data analysis. In Chao, L., Cloud-Based STEM Education for Improved Learning Outcomes to be published by IGI Global, Hershey, PA: IGI-Global Publishing.  (Make a copy as a Google Doc)

Herr, N., Rivas, M., Chang, T., Tippens, M., Vandergon, V., d'Alessio, M., & Nguyen-Graff, D. (2015) . Continuous formative assessment (CFA) during blended and online instruction using cloud-based collaborative documents. In Koç, S., Wachira, P., & Liu, X. (Eds.), Assessment in Online and Blended Learning Environments. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Slides

• Computer Supported Collaborative Learning

• The importance of collaboration

Assignment: Develop a CSCS Lesson

Develop a multi-day CSCL learning segment in which meets the following criteria:

• CSCL Lesson - The lesson should be posted on Google Sites with links to all supporting files and resources.  Incorporate all 5 aspects of a CSCS Lesson using a variety of interactive online resources.

  1. • 1. Investigating phenomena

       2. Pooled data analysis

       3. Continuous formative assessment

       4. Collaborative resource development

       5. Development of an explanatory & predictive model

• 5-E format - Lesson based on 5-E model.

• Explanatory text - Provide sufficient explanatory text for the instructor and for students so that  other educators can use this with their students.  Show how the lesson employs and develops science and engineering practices (SEP) and  applies cross-cutting concepts (CCC) to help develop an understanding of disciplinary core ideas (DCI).  

• ETS -  If possible, also address the Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science standards (ETS - MS, HS). 

• Employ & Assess - Employ the lesson in your teaching.  Write a reflection on the learning segment and explain how it can be improved

(2) Bibliography on CSCL

• • • Vandergon, V., Herr, N.; Tippens, M.; Rivas, M.; d'Alessio, M., & Reveles, J. (2015). Collaborative data analysis. In Chao, L., Cloud-Based STEM Education for Improved Learning Outcomes to be published by IGI Global, Hershey, PA: IGI-Global Publishing.

    • Herr, N., Rivas, M., Chang, T., Tippens, M., Vandergon, V., d'Alessio, M., & Nguyen-Graff, D. (2015) .Continuous formative assessment (CFA) during blended and online instruction using cloud-based collaborative documents. In Koç, S., Wachira, P., & Liu, X. (Eds.), Assessment in Online and Blended Learning Environments. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing

    • CSCS Readings

    • TPCK 

    • SAMR model

    • ISTE Technology standards for Educators

    • Curricular Shifts

      • Shifts in CCCS-Math

      • CCCS-English

      • Shifts in Science (NGSS)

      • Shifts in Social Sciences

    • Standards

      • Common Core - Standards for Mathematical Practice

      • NGSS - Science and Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts

      • Common Core - Habits of Mind - For English, Social Studies, etc.