Exploring the Utility of Social-Network-Derived Collaborative Opportunity Temperature Readings for Informing Design and Research of Large-Group Immersive Learning Environments

Autor/inn/en	Mallavarapu, Aditi; Lyons, Leilah; Uzzo, Stephen
Titel	Exploring the Utility of Social-Network-Derived Collaborative Opportunity Temperature Readings for Informing Design and Research of Large-Group Immersive Learning Environments
Quelle	In: Journal of Learning Analytics, 9 (2022) 1, S.53-76 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Mallavarapu, Aditi)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Schlagwörter	Social Networks; Network Analysis; Cooperative Learning; Data Collection; Video Technology; Large Group Instruction; Social Structure; Group Dynamics; Case Studies; Museums; Exhibits; Intervention; Teaching Methods; Audio Equipment; Feedback (Response); Adults; Computer Simulation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Netzplantechnik; Kooperatives Lernen; Data capture; Datensammlung; Sozialstruktur; Gruppendynamik; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Museum; Museumswesen; Museen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Audio-CD; Computergrafik; Computersimulation
Abstract	Large-group (n > 8) co-located collaboration has not been adequately studied because it demands different conceptual framings than those used to study small-group collaboration, while also posing pragmatic constraints on data collection. Working within these pragmatic constraints, we use video data to devise an indicator of the current possibilities for learner collaboration during large-group co-located interactions. We borrow conceptualizations from proxemics and social network analysis to construct "collaborative opportunity networks," allowing us to define the concept of "collaborative opportunity temperature" (COT) readings: a "snapshot" of the current configuration of the different social subgroup structures within a large group, indicating emergent opportunities for collaboration (via talk or shared action) due to proximity. Using a case study of two groups of people (n = 11, n = 12) who interacted with a multi-user museum exhibit, we outline the processes of deriving COT. We show how to quickly detect differences in subgroup configurations that may result from educational interventions and how COT can triangulate with and complement other forms of data (audio transcripts and activity logs) during lengthier analyses. We also outline how COT readings can be used to supply formative feedback on social engagement to learners and be adapted to other learning environments. (As Provided).
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Update	2022/4/11