Measuring perceived sociability of computer-supported collaborative learning environments

@article{citeulike:1002236, abstract = {Most asynchronous computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments can be characterized as functional environments because they focus on functional, task-specific support, often disregarding explicit support for the social (emotional) aspects of learning in groups which are acknowledged by many educational researchers to be essential for effective collaborative learning. In contrast, sociable CSCL environments emphasize the social (emotional) aspects of group learning. We define sociability as the extent to which a CSCL environment is perceived to be able to facilitate the emergence of a sound social space with attributes as trust and belonging, a strong sense of community, and good working relationships. Specific environmental characteristics, which we have designated social affordances, determine sociability.This explorative study deals with the construction and preliminary validation of a self-reporting (Dutch language) Sociability Scale for determining the perceived degree of sociability of CSCL environments. It is one-dimensional Scale consisting of 10 items and has an internal consistency of 0.92. It was further validated on the basis of a well-developed nomological network. The results of the explorative study are promising and show that the sociability scale has the potential to be useful as a measure for perceived sociability.}, author = {Kreijns, Karel and Kirschner, Paul A. and Jochems, Wim and van Buuren, Hans }, citeulike-article-id = {1002236}, doi = {10.1016/j.compedu.2005.05.004}, journal = {Computers \& Education}, keywords = {education, lecture-13, social-web}, posted-at = {2008-04-05 14:52:14}, priority = {2}, title = {Measuring perceived sociability of computer-supported collaborative learning environments}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2005.05.004}, volume = {In Press, Corrected Proof} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:1002236 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1002236 TI - Measuring perceived sociability of computer-supported collaborative learning environments JF - Computers & Education VL - In Press, Corrected Proof N2 - Most asynchronous computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments can be characterized as functional environments because they focus on functional, task-specific support, often disregarding explicit support for the social (emotional) aspects of learning in groups which are acknowledged by many educational researchers to be essential for effective collaborative learning. In contrast, sociable CSCL environments emphasize the social (emotional) aspects of group learning. We define sociability as the extent to which a CSCL environment is perceived to be able to facilitate the emergence of a sound social space with attributes as trust and belonging, a strong sense of community, and good working relationships. Specific environmental characteristics, which we have designated social affordances, determine sociability.This explorative study deals with the construction and preliminary validation of a self-reporting (Dutch language) Sociability Scale for determining the perceived degree of sociability of CSCL environments. It is one-dimensional Scale consisting of 10 items and has an internal consistency of 0.92. It was further validated on the basis of a well-developed nomological network. The results of the explorative study are promising and show that the sociability scale has the potential to be useful as a measure for perceived sociability. KW - education KW - lecture-13 KW - social-web AU - Kreijns, Karel AU - Kirschner, Paul AU - Jochems, Wim AU - van Buuren, Hans UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2005.05.004 ER -