Examining the Influence of Instructor Interventions on Group Collaboration

Authors

LuEttaMae Lawrence, Utah State UniversityFollow
Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFollow
Emma Mercier, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFollow

Document Type

Conference Paper

Journal/Book Title/Conference

14th International Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

Publisher

International Society of the Learning Sciences

Publication Date

6-1-2021

First Page

161

Last Page

164

Abstract

Collaborative problem solving is often used in STEM higher education courses to support conceptual knowledge and teamwork. However, course teaching assistants (TAs) often lack the collaborative pedagogical knowledge necessary to orchestrate this form of learning. In this paper, we examine TAs’ orchestration strategies and technology used to understand how these factors influence groups’ collaboration. Contributions from this paper describe the interplay among technology, strategies, and groups’ collaboration toward understanding how to support collaboration in these courses.

Recommended Citation

Lawrence, L., *Tucker, T., & Mercier, E. (2021). Examining the influence of instructor interventions on group collaboration. In Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning-CSCL 2021. International Society of the Learning Sciences. (pp. 161-164).Bochum, Germany.Best Design Paper Nominee.