ERIC Number: EJ753244
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Mar
Pages: 25
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A Conceptual Framework Based on Activity Theory for Mobile CSCL
Zurita, Gustavo; Nussbaum, Miguel
British Journal of Educational Technology, v38 n2 p211-235 Mar 2007
There is a need for collaborative group activities that promote student social interaction in the classroom. Handheld computers interconnected by a wireless network allow people who work on a common task to interact face to face while maintaining the mediation afforded by a technology-based system. Wirelessly interconnected handhelds open up new opportunities for introducing collaboration and thereby changing classroom pedagogical practices. We present a conceptual framework and a method for the design of a mobile computer-supported collaborative learning system based on Activity Theory. An instance of the framework for teaching basic mathematics skills was evaluated with 24 6- and 7-year-old children in a month-long study. Positive effects were observed on student social interaction, motivation and learning.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Mathematics Skills, Interpersonal Relationship, Group Activities, Educational Technology, Computers, Telecommunications, Classroom Techniques, Mathematics Instruction, Student Behavior, Elementary Education, Class Activities, Mathematics Achievement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Primary Education
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Language: English
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