Distributed Cognition in Multimodal Collaborative Learning Environments

摘要

Distributed cognition (DCog) pertains to cognition that extends beyond the individual to collections of interacting individuals and their environment. It is distinct from traditional cognition in that the unit of analysis is a system not an individual. It involves socio-cognitive-affective processes that are multimodal, interact over multiple spatial and temporal scales, and are embedded in a constantly-changing environment. I will discuss projects aimed at uncovering basic principles of distributed cognition in multimodal collaborative learning environments with an eye towards incorporating insights into next-generation learning technologies that aim to improve collaborative processes and outcomes.