The Study on Analyzing the Fidelity of Enactment in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning

Abstract

Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) has been paid more and more attention since it contributed to twenty-first century success. In the field of CSCL, most studies focused on the effectiveness of collaborative learning environment and developed advanced technologies to support collaborative learning. Little is known that whether or not the enactment is consistent with collaborative learning design plans. Therefore, the present study sought to close this gap to analyze the fidelity of enactment in CSCL through the qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Two cases about the applications of artificial intelligence technologies were designed, implemented, and analyzed through interactive path graphs and three alignment indicators. The results indicated that interactive path graphs and three alignment indicators were useful and effective for analyzing the fidelity of enactment. The quality of the second round collaborative learning was better than that of the first round in terms of interactive paths and fidelity of enactment. The results together with the implications for teachers and practitioners were discussed in depth.