Silent collaboration with large groups in the classroom Articles uri icon

publication date

  • April 2014

start page

  • 197

end page

  • 203

issue

  • 2

volume

  • 7

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1939-1382

abstract

  • Synchronous collaboration with large groups in a classroom requires coordination and communication mechanisms that allow students to contribute towards achieving a common goal. This paper presents an application based on an Interpersonal Computer with a shared display that promotes synchronous, non-verbal (silent) collaboration with large groups in a classroom.

subjects

  • Telecommunications

keywords

  • collaborative learning; computer-assisted instruction; silent collaboration