Promoting Gender Equality in Educational Settings: The Role of Computer Supported Cooperative Learning

Authors : Istvan ZSIGMOND

Pages : 9-20

Doi:10.12780/uusbd.50473

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Publication Date : 2015-02-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :New media makes possible new forms of collaboration and interaction in educational settings. Group-based instructional methods, as collaborative and cooperative learning can be mediated by specific computer-based applications and methods. In this article arguments are presented for differentiating collaborative and cooperative learning methods on offline and computer-mediated environments as well. In comparison to CSCL insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Computer Supported Collaborative Learning);, there is a well-established need for further research into the areas of Computer Supported Cooperative learning insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CSCpL);, with special attention paid for its impact on peer relationships in general, and social inclusion or reducing gender differences in particular.
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