The Role of Theories in Understanding and Promoting CSCL.

This article examines the diverse roles that theories and theoretical frameworks play in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) research, as illustrated by seven studies in a special issue. It highlights how theories guide the formulation of research questions, frame phenomena, inform meth...

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Publicado en:Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 1 - 8
Autor principal: Jeong, Heisawn
Formato: editorial questions and answers tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Aug2026
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          Conceptual Framework
          Machine Learning
          Students Psychosocial Factors
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