In Cooperative Learning (CL), students work together in small groups to achieve shared learning goals. Several studies have proved that CL promotes active learning, social skills development, inclusion, and well-being in the classroom. Technology can support CL-based interventions, providing different tools to increase learners’ participation and communication. However, few studies investigated the use of technology-based CL in lower schools. We present a new digital platform, K-DAD, to support CL strategies in Italian primary and lower secondary schools. To develop K-DAD, we used the learning management system Moodle, customizing appearance, interactions, and content architecture to provide a child-friendly e-learning environment. In the platform, several CL activities and tasks were structured to promote environmental awareness as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. A prototype has been developed and further experimental investigations are needed to estimate the usability and effectiveness of the K-DAD platform.

K-DAD a Platform for Cooperative Learning in Primary Schools / Vallefuoco, Ersilia; Cristofolini, Melanie; Zancanaro, Massimo; Venuti, Paola. - In: CSEDU. - ISSN 2184-5026. - 1:(2023), pp. 345-350. (Intervento presentato al convegno 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2023 tenutosi a Prague, Czech Republic nel 21-23 April 2023) [10.5220/0011990000003470].

K-DAD a Platform for Cooperative Learning in Primary Schools

Vallefuoco, Ersilia
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Cristofolini, Melanie;Zancanaro, Massimo;Venuti, Paola
2023-01-01

Abstract

In Cooperative Learning (CL), students work together in small groups to achieve shared learning goals. Several studies have proved that CL promotes active learning, social skills development, inclusion, and well-being in the classroom. Technology can support CL-based interventions, providing different tools to increase learners’ participation and communication. However, few studies investigated the use of technology-based CL in lower schools. We present a new digital platform, K-DAD, to support CL strategies in Italian primary and lower secondary schools. To develop K-DAD, we used the learning management system Moodle, customizing appearance, interactions, and content architecture to provide a child-friendly e-learning environment. In the platform, several CL activities and tasks were structured to promote environmental awareness as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. A prototype has been developed and further experimental investigations are needed to estimate the usability and effectiveness of the K-DAD platform.
2023
Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2023)
Portugal
Science and Technology Publications, Lda
978-989-758-641-5
Vallefuoco, Ersilia; Cristofolini, Melanie; Zancanaro, Massimo; Venuti, Paola
K-DAD a Platform for Cooperative Learning in Primary Schools / Vallefuoco, Ersilia; Cristofolini, Melanie; Zancanaro, Massimo; Venuti, Paola. - In: CSEDU. - ISSN 2184-5026. - 1:(2023), pp. 345-350. (Intervento presentato al convegno 15th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2023 tenutosi a Prague, Czech Republic nel 21-23 April 2023) [10.5220/0011990000003470].
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