JUCS - Journal of Universal Computer Science 13(7): 1022-1032, doi: 10.3217/jucs-013-07-1022
Designing Collaborative Learning Environments Using Digital Games
expand article infoCesar A. Collazos‡, Luis A. Guerrero§, José A. Pino|, Sergio F. Ochoa, Gerry Stahl#
‡ Universidad del Cauca, Popayan, Colombia§ Universidad de Chile, Chile| DCC, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile¶ Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile# Drexel University, United States of America

Corresponding author: Cesar Collazos ( ccollazo@unicauca.edu.co )

© Cesar Collazos, Luis Guerrero, José Pino, Sergio Ochoa, Gerry Stahl.
This article is freely available under the J.UCS Open Content License.
Citation: Collazos CA, Guerrero LA, Pino JA, Ochoa SF, Stahl G (2007) Designing Collaborative Learning Environments Using Digital Games. JUCS - Journal of Universal Computer Science 13(7): 1022-1032. https://doi.org/10.3217/jucs-013-07-1022
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Abstract
Collaborative learning environments require carefully crafted designs — both technical and social. This paper presents a model describing how to design socio-technical environments that will promote collaboration in group activities. A game was developed based on this model. This tool was used to conduct experiments for studying the collaborative learning process. Testing with this system revealed some strengths and weaknesses, which are being addressed in the on-going research.
Keywords
collaborative learning, CSCL, model design, collaborative games