Examining Technology Use and Evaluation in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: A Systematic Review

The use of digital technology has differed within learning environments, from one context to another, even when using the same technology. Hence, there is a need to understand how technology has been implemented and evaluated as a tool for learning, especially in collaborative contexts. Towards that aim, the chapter brings together the literature from learning sciences, particularly computersupported collaborative learning (CSCL), and education technology to examine how technology has been conceptualized as a learning tool, implemented, and evaluated in formal and informal, preschool through high school, collaborative learning contexts. In doing so, the chapter aims to (1) provide a foundation for future researchers to design studies that attend to the less explored aspects of technology-enhanced collaborative learning experiences; (2) help practitioners make informed decisions about their use of technological tools in collaborative learning contexts; and (3) facilitate discussions about how to integrate technology into learning environments in a more thoughtful and systematic manner.