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Deadline extended due to the short notice of the original announcement, and
delays in the advertisement of the main conference.

Note: deadlines for other CSCL workshops may also be extended. Consult
http://lilt.ics.hawaii.edu/CSCL99/

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               COLLABORATIVE USE OF REPRESENTATIONS:
                  ANALYZING LEARNING INTERACTIONS

          A Workshop to be held Saturday December 11, 1999
                    in conjunction with the
     3rd Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Conference
                 http://sll-6.stanford.edu/CSCL99/
                       Stanford University
      *** Submission Deadline Extended to October 30th ***

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PURPOSE

Previous research shows the power of two techniques to improve learning: (1)
representational tools, such as dynamic notations, simulations, etc., and (2)
collaborative and social learning processes. Yet, there is inadequate research
on how these two techniques may be constructively combined. There is an urgent
need for new empirically grounded theories of design for discourse.
Fundamental work is needed in two directions:

(1) From learning interactions to representations: How can we construct active
representational media in which learners find it natural to record their
activities, thinking, and knowledge; so that these may be available to support
(a) learning by reflection on these representations, (b) coaching and
mentoring, and (c) assessment and research?

(2) From representations to learning interactions: Any given representational
system has its own bias, restricting what can be represented and making
certain information more salient than others. How does representational bias
affect the content and dynamics of collaborative learning interactions?

The research problem is too complex for individual projects working in
isolation to address. No one project can generate the variety of learning
environments in the variety of disciplines that is needed to provide an
adequate empirical base for this research. It is necessary to leverage the
resources and design creativity of multiple independent efforts. Furthermore,
collaborative analysis of data can help break through the limitations of
individual researcher's conceptual models by providing multiple perspectives
on these complex data. In the proposed workshop, we will address these
barriers by sharing video data of the actual use of representationally rich
collaborative learning environments by students and teachers, and sharing
techniques for the study of this data.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

We solicit the participation of researchers or practitioners who are actively
engaged in the development, design, software implementation, and/or classroom
implementation of representationally rich (i.e., more than just text)
environments for collaborative learning. We especially solicit submissions
from individuals who can offer (a) video data of CSCL systems they have
implemented; (b) a theoretical perspective on how the design of
representational aspects of CSCL bear on collaborative learning; or (c) an
approach to analysis of video data that bridges between (a) and (b).

SUBMISSION AND REVIEW

Participants may submit in one of three categories: Example, Theory, and
Discussant. Theory papers will be provided to participants in advance of the
workshop. Example presenters will be expected to provide a brief example of
video data of a small group of learners working with a collaborative learning
environment. They will show the video and describe how they analyzed the video
to answer questions such as those listed above. Analyses will focus on the
relationship between learners' manipulation of the representations and their
interactions with other learners (e.g., in verbal, written, gestural, or
technology-mediated discourse). Discussants will have ample opportunities to
contribute viewpoints and techniques during discussion and analysis of the
video examples.

Specific format information follows:

Example: Submit 5-8 minutes of video (MPEG, Quicktime, or VHS) and up to 10
pages (12 point, 1" margins, single space) describing your analysis of the
example. Also submit any supporting materials that may be required to
understand the context of the video.

Theoretical Approach: Submit up to 10 pages describing your theoretical
approach to the design and/or analysis of use of collaborative
representations. Accompanying videotape to illustrate the analysis is optional
but encouraged.

Discussant: Submit up to 5 pages describing your prior and current work in
this area.

The organizing committee will review all submissions. We expect to select up
to three video example submissions based on their potential for illustrating
important issues in the design of representations for CSCL, or in the analysis
of video data to understand implications of designs. Authors of accepted
examples will be encouraged, but not required, to arrange to have the
corresponding software available for demonstration at the workshop (this
enriches participant's understanding of the user's experience). We expect to
select three theoretical presentations to provide a representative diversity
of orientations that also raises issues for the selected video examples. In
preparation for the workshop, the chair will develop a web site for
dissemination of accepted submissions and supporting materials. We expect to
be able to provide the selected videos on-line, as well as all paper
submissions, where asynchronous preparatory discussions will be held.

All submissions should be in electronic form wherever possible. Preferred
formats for textual/paper submissions are plaintext, HTML, PDF, or RTF. If
necessary we will also accept postscript or MS Word (which is discouraged due
to virus issues). Send as an email attachment to [log in to unmask] It is not
necessary to use encoding such as binhex or zip. If possible, encode video in
MPEG or Quicktime format and provide a URL or instructions for ftp of the
encoded video. If this is not possible, send a standard VHS tape, well
packaged.

Send all submissions to the workshop chair:
Dan Suthers
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Dept. of Information and Computer Sciences
University of Hawai'i
1680 East West Road, POST 303A
Honolulu, HI 96822
1-808-956-7420 voice , 1-808-956-3548 fax

IMPORTANT DATES

 * Submissions Due: October 30th (we encourage earlier submission of video)
 * Notification By: November 13th
 * Revisions and Additional Materials for Web Site
   Due: November 26th (Pre-workshop discussion takes place)
 * Workshop: December 11th

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chair:
Dan Suthers
(address given above)

Organizers:

Mary Ann Christie
The Concord Consortium, and
Human Development and Psychology Program,
Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Susan Goldman
Learning Technology Center, Peabody College
Vanderbilt University
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Cindy Hmelo
Dept. of Educational Psychology
Rutgers University
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Daniel D. Suthers               Assistant Professor
mailto:[log in to unmask]       Dept. of Information and Computer Sciences
(808) 956-3890 voice            University of Hawai'i
(808) 956-3548 fax              1680 East West Road, POST 303A
http://lilt.ics.hawaii.edu      Honolulu, HI 96822

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