Benefits of CSCL for Learners with Disabilities

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Author(s): Robert D. Tennyson (University of Minnesota, USA)and Robert L. Jorczak (University of Minnesota, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 9
Source title: Technology Enhanced Learning for People with Disabilities: Approaches and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (Universidad de Oviedo, Spain), Jingyuan Zhao (Harbin Institute of Technology, China)and Robert D. Tennyson (University of Minnesota, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-923-1.ch001

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Technologies in K-12 Education

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Abstract

Perhaps contrary to expectations, computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), particularly asynchronous text discussion, has characteristics that may be beneficial to learners with disabilities. CSCL seeks to bring the benefits of classroom-based collaborative and cooperative learning to the online environment. Collaborative and cooperative learning, and particularly its online form, CSCL, is a learning methodology with characteristics that may mask or compensate for specific disabilities. For example, in addition to the generally improved access offered by online learning, the slowed pace and anonymity of asynchronous text discussion has shown to improve social interaction for learners with communication and learning disabilities. This chapter suggests how learners with specific disabilities may benefit from CSCL discussion in postsecondary courses.

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