Patterns of Interaction in Computer-Supported Learning: A Social Network Analysis

摘要: The purpose of the study was to analyze patterns elementary school students' peer interaction in a computer-supported classroom. problem addressed whether students representing different level achievement and gender would productively participate progressive discourse. Technological infrastructure provided by Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Environments (CSILE) applied social network analysis investigate written comments logged 28 grade 5/6 CSILE's database. indicated that although density interactions within CSILE class rather high, there were large individual differences regard participation CSILE-mediated Further, revealed average- high-achieving female dominated discourse class, carried main responsibility for all collaborative building knowledge. An important characteristic culture male interacted mainly their respective groups. Within groups significant amount communication took place between levels. It is concluded new information about structures have been very difficult obtain any other means.