In this paper, two studies are reported on the effect of functional roles on computersupported
collaborative learning (CSCL) in higher education–the second is a replication of the first …

In this article, the effect of functional roles on group performance and collaboration during
computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is investigated. Especially the need for …

The role concept has attracted a lot of attention as a construct for facilitating and analysing
interactions in the context of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). So far much …

The analysis of emerging roles in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is of
high relevance for a better understanding of the effects of learning in groups and is important …

This paper reports some recent findings of a continuing international study that is
investigating computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) processes among a …

Emerging and scripted roles pose an intriguing approach to analysing and facilitating CSCL.
The concept of emerging roles provides a perspective on how learners structure and self …

Collaborative learning activities can be beneficial for exchanging ideas, sharing
experiences, and developing shared understanding. It is our view that the task given to the …

Understanding and analysing collaborative learning processes requires a fine-grained
sequential analysis of the group interaction in the context of learning goals. Several …

Group formation in CSCL environments is either done manually with little support from the
system, or the system needs an elaborated model of the learning domain in order to select …

The usefulness of roles to support small group performance can often be read; however,
their effect is rarely empirically assessed. This article reports the effects of functional roles on …