Hideya Matsukawa

A Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Design for Quality Interaction

This study investigated, through both formative and practical evaluation, the relationships among the use of functions in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), psychological factors, and learning behaviors related to applying the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework. The goal was to increase active interaction among learners. In two experiments inside and outside the classroom, the authors examined an online discussion and collected data using questionnaires that assessed perceived psychological factors, as well as communication logs related to the efficacy of CoI. The results of a path analysis showed two points. First, cognitive learning tools support the enhancement of expressive cognitive presence that promotes the perception of CoI as formative evaluation. Second, the frequency of the use of the functions fostered expressive social and cognitive presence (which enhanced the perception of both), perceived contribution, and satisfaction with online discussion. This article is part of a special issue on social media for learning.

What Psychological Factors Enhance a Language Learning Community? Toward Effective CSCL Design for Language Learning Based on a CoI Framework

The current study investigated the relationship between psychological factors and learning behaviors related to the application of a community of inquiry (CoI) framework for learning English as a foreign language (EFL). An online asynchronous discussion was examined, and data included questionnaires assessing perceived psychological factors and communication logs related to the efficacy of the CoI. Results of a path analysis showed that perceived social presence plays an important role in enhancing perceived cognitive presence, which indirectly increases social interaction and deeper discussions.

Effects of flipped jigsaw collaborative learning on English as a foreign language learning anxiety

This research aims to investigate the effects of a blended learning approach that combines flipped learning with the jigsaw method of open educational resources for collaborative learning on English as a foreign language (EFL)-related learning anxiety (hereinafter referred to as flipped jigsaw). EFL learning anxiety was measured via the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Survey (FLCAS) prior to and following flipped jigsaw collaborative learning activities. Eighty-nine sophomores enrolled in Computer Assisted Language Learning participated in this study, and the data of the seventy-four participants who completed both pre- and post-FLCAS assessments were analyzed via a paired-t test. The results show that EFL learning anxiety items related to course preparation demonstrated significant changes following the flipped jigsaw activities. This implies that flipped jigsaw collaborative learning activities may promote learners’ outside-the-classroom preparation, and that such preparation may lead to better performance and learning anxiety reduction.