Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Theory

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Theory focuses on how technology facilitates group learning. It explores how digital tools—like forums, shared documents, and communication platforms—enable learners to work together more effectively, share ideas, reflect, and solve problems collaboratively. The theory emphasizes that technology can foster interaction, support diverse perspectives, and enhance understanding through social engagement. It highlights that meaningful learning occurs not just from individual effort but through active, coordinated collaboration enabled by computer-based environments. CSCL aims to optimize these digital interactions to improve educational outcomes and foster deeper understanding through collective effort.