Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: Best Practices and Principles for Instructors (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781599047539)

Decades of research have shown that student collaboration in groups doesn't just happen; rather it needs to be a deliberate process facilitated by the instructor. Promoting collaboration in virtual learning environments presents a variety of challenges. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: Best Practices & Principles for Instructors answers the demand for a thorough resource on techniques to facilitate effective collaborative learning in virtual environments. This book provides must-have information on the role of the instructor in computer-supported collaborative learning, real-world perspectives on virtual learning group collaboration, and supporting learning group motivation.

Author: Kara L. Orvis
ISBN-10: 1599047535
ISBN-13: 9781599047539
Publisher: Information Science Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2008
Pages: 337
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 10.31h x 7.23w x 0.94d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 250