@inproceedings{bd975296333540559a6cb30b8a8d7334,
title = "Exploring the effectiveness of an idea-centered design to foster a computer-supported knowledge building environment",
abstract = "This paper compares the effectiveness of two multimedia environments-Blackboard Learning System{\texttrademark} and Knowledge Forum{\texttrademark}-in terms of their underlying design approaches to support collaborative learning and knowledge work. The two design approaches are (1) a conventional theme-based approach, i.e., to center group collaboration and meaning interaction around themes, and (2) an idea-centered approach, i.e., to center group collaboration and meaning interaction around sustained idea exchange and improvement. Findings suggest that an idea-centered design approach seems more likely to construct an environment that fosters more dynamic group and meaning interactions, thus enabling more sustained collaborative learning and knowledge building.",
author = "Hong, {Huang Yao} and Chen, {Fei Ching} and Chang, {Hsiu Mei} and Liao, {Calvin C.Y.} and Chan, {Wen Ching}",
year = "2009",
doi = "10.3115/1600053.1600075",
language = "???core.languages.en_GB???",
isbn = "1615841377",
series = "Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Practices, CSCL 2009 Conference Proceedings - 9th International Conference",
publisher = "International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)",
pages = "142--150",
booktitle = "Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Practices, CSCL 2009 Conference Proceedings - 9th International Conference",
note = "9th International Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning 2009, CSCL 2009 ; Conference date: 08-06-2009 Through 13-06-2009",
}