Fostering multidisciplinary learning through computer-supported collaboration script: The role of a transactive memory script

O. Noroozi, A. Weinberger, H.J.A. Biemans, S.D. Teasley, M. Mulder

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Abstract

For solving many of today's complex problems, professionals need to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. Facilitation of knowledge awareness and coordination among group members, that is through a Transactive Memory System (TMS), is vital in multidisciplinary collaborative settings. Online platforms such as ICT tools or Computer-supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) have the potential to facilitate multidisciplinary learning. This study investigates the extent to which establishment of various dimensions of TMS (specialization, coordination, credibility) is facilitated using a computer-supported collaboration script, i.e. a transactive memory script. In addition, we examine the effects of this script on individual learning satisfaction, experience, and performance. A pre-test, post-test design was used with 56 learners who were divided into pairs based on disciplinary background and randomly divided into treatment condition or control group. They were asked to analyse, discuss, and solve an authentic problem case related to their domains. Based on the findings, we conclude that a transactive memory script in the form of prompts facilitates construction of a TMS and also improves learners' satisfaction with learning experience, and performance. We provide explanations and implications for these results.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Seventh European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, Saarbrucken, Germany, 18 - 21 September
EditorsA. Ravenscroft, S. Lindstaedt, C.D. Kloos, D. Hernández-Leo
Place of PublicationSaarbrücken, Germany
PublisherSpringer
Pages413-418
ISBN (Print)9783642332623
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventEC-TEL 2013 – 8th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, Saarbrucken, Germany -
Duration: 18 Sept 201221 Sept 2012

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposiumEC-TEL 2013 – 8th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, Saarbrucken, Germany
Period18/09/1221/09/12

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