Studying Virtual Math Teams

摘要: Studying Virtual Math Teams centers on detailed empirical studies of how students in small online groups make sense math issues and they solve problems by making meaning together. These are woven together with materials that describe the environment pedagogical orientation, as well reflections theoretical implications findings studies. The nature group cognition shared collaborative learning is a foundational research issue CSCL. More generally, theme central topic information science. While many authors allude to these topics, few have provided this kind analysis mechanisms intersubjective making. This book presents coherent agenda has been pursued author his group. opens descriptions project its methodology, situating past present context CSCL field. core team then five concrete analyses interactions different phases project. chapters followed several international collaborators, discussing discourse, software affordances alternative representations interaction, all using data from VMT concluding address for theory methodology sciences. In addition substantial introductory chapters, important new includes based upon author's previous research, thereby providing smooth continuity an engaging flow follows progression research. dual goals: (a) provide source experience practical explorations knowledge building (b) develop effective educational service mathematics. reflects twin orientations, reviewing intertwined aims development rigorous science small-group Web 2.0 service. It documents kinds interactional methods use explore provides glimpse into potential interaction promote productive discourse.