Course: SED 652. Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (3)
Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program or with department permission. This is a required course for the Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology. Students in this course will explore the theory and techniques for computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). CSCL is a pedagogical approach in which learning is characterized by the sharing and construction of knowledge among participants using technology as their primary means of communication or as a common resource. This course focuses on the design, development and use of computer-based curricular resources for the teaching of secondary school subjects in a collaborative online environment.