Co-Lab, design considerations for a collaborative inquiry learning environment

Elwin Savelsbergh (1) , Ton de Jong (2) , Wouter van Joolingen (1) , Patrick Sins (1) , Ard Lazonder (2) , Sarah Manlove (2)

1 Freudenthal institute
2 Department of Instructional Technology

Co-Lab is a learning environment for collaborative inquiry learning in which learners can experiment, make models, consult background information and discuss their findings. The complex learning processes in such an environment need to be supported by appropriate features in the software. In this paper we report on how, based on existing literature and specific user and usability studies, we developed a set of design guidelines that were implemented in the software. (http://www1.phys.uu.nl/savelsbe/narst_2004_proceedings.pdf)

Keywords: modelling; computer-supported inquiry learning

Domains: Technology for Human Learning

Elwin Savelsbergh, Ton de Jong, Wouter van Joolingen, Patrick Sins, Ard Lazonder, et al.. Co-Lab, design considerations for a collaborative inquiry learning environment. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting, 2004, Vancouver, Canada. pp.5. ⟨hal-00190842⟩