Social interactions and online engagement in CSCL environments: examining a measurement scale

Sánchez Reina, Jesús Roberto; Theophilou, Emily; Hernández Leo, Davinia

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-10156-3_3

Social interactions and online engagement in CSCL environments: examining a measurement scale

Citation

Sánchez-Reina JR, Theophilou E, Hernández-Leo D. Social interactions and online engagement in CSCL environments: examining a measurement scale. In: Chounta IA, Egi H, Nugraha A, Budi Santoso H, Inoue T, Adriani Salim T, editors. Collaboration Technologies and Social Computing. 31st International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Social Computing (CollabTech 2025); 2025 nov 04-07; Jakarta, Indonesia. Cham: Springer; 2025. p. 29-38. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-10156-3_3

Abstract

Abstract. Social interactions are key to promote effective coordination and participation in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) environments. While current research examines how structural and technological features can enhance collaboration, there is still the need for validated instruments to assess learners' social Interaction and Online Engagement during online collaborative activities. This study presents an exploratory validation of a scale aimed at assessing learners’ perceptions of social interaction and online engagement after CSCL activities. The scale was piloted within a questionnaire assessing online learning and collaboration, administered in the context of a standard Higher Education course. Data were collected from 68 undergraduate students who completed a synchronous task in the environment of the CSCL tool PyramidApp. The exploratory factor analysis showed three interpretable factors that mediate social interaction in the tool: Cognitive Engagement, Social Engagement and Perception Value of the Experience with satisfactory internal consistency for each subscale. Further research is needed to confirm the factor structure.

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Comunicació presentada al 31st International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Social Computing (CollabTech 2025), celebrada a Jakarta (Indonèsia) del 4 al 7 de novembre de 2025.