Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS)

Computer Supported Collaborative Science

Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS) is a pedagogy for STEM classrooms that engages learners in the science and engineering practices of the Next Generation Science Standards. There are three major features of CSCS: Collaborative (Pooled) Data Analysis, Contnuous Formative Assessment (CFA), and Collaborative Resource Development.

• Employs New Collaborative Tools

• • CSCS employs leading edge collaborative web-based tools

  • CSCS tools are free and accessible to teachers and students

• Teaches Science Content and Methods

• • CSCS is a a computer-based technique for learning science content

  • CSCS is a new way of teaching scientific methodologies

  • CSCS allows for greater emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of data

• Helps Students Understand the Nature of Science

  • CSCS helps students understand the nature of science

  • CSCS requires collaboration between student researchers

  • CSCS involves the collection and analysis of large data sets

  • CSCS teaches students to look for trends and patterns in data

• Engages all Students and Provides Opportunities for Regular Formative Assessment

  • CSCS requires students to contribute on a regular basis throughout each class session

  • CSCS provides students to examine data and collaborate electronically outside of class time

  • CSCS affords the opportunity for continuous formative assessment

Herr, N., & Rivas, M. (2014). Using Cloud-Based Collaborative Resources to Conduct Continuous Formative Assessment. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. 5-8 January, Honolulu, HI: HICE.

Herr, N., & Rivas, M. (2014). Engaging Students in the Science and Engineering Practices of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS). Proceedings of the 12th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. 5-8 January, Honolulu, HI: HICE.

Foley, B., Reveles, J., Herr, N., Tippens, M., d'Alessio, M., Lundquist, L., Castillo, K.,& Vandergon, V. (2014) . Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS): An Instructional Model for Teaching the NGSS. Proceedings of the 2014 International Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. New York: Springer-ASTE.

Herr, N., Rivas, M. (2014). Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS): Engaging Students in the Science and Engineering Practices of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) with Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS). Proceedings of the 2014 International Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education.

Herr, N., & Tippens, M. (2013) . Using scanning apps on smart phones to perform continuous formative assessments of student problem-solving skills during instruction in mathematics and science classes. In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.). Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2013 (pp. 1138-1143). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Herr, N., Rivas, M., Foley, B., d'Alessio, M. & Vandergon, V. (2012) . Using cloud-based collaborative documents to perform continuous formative assessment during instruction. In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2012 (pp. 612-615). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Herr, N., Rivas, M., Foley, B., Vandergon, V., d'Alessio, M., Simila, G., Nguyen-Graff, D. & Postma, H. (2012). Employing collaborative online documents for continuous formative assessments. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 3899-3903). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Herr, N., Rivas, M., Foley, B., Vandergon, V., & Simila, G. (2011) . Using collaborative web-based documents to instantly collect and analyze whole class data. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education (pp. 2497-2507). 3-7 January, Honolulu, HI: HICE.

Herr, N., Rivas, M., Foley, B., Vandergon, V., Simila, G., d'Alessio, M., & Potsma, H. (2011) . Computer Supported Collaborative Education - Strategies for using collaborative web-based technologies to engage all learners. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education (pp.2508-2509). 3-7 January, Honolulu, HI: HICE.

Herr, N. & Rivas, M. (2010) . Teaching the Nature of Scientific Research by Collecting and Analyzing Whole-Class Data Using Collaborative Web-Based Documents. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 1029-1034). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Herr, N. & Rivas, M. (2010) . The use of collaborative web-based documents and websites to build scientific research communities in science classrooms. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, 7-10 January (pp. 851-858), Honolulu, HI: HICE.