1. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 1 of 13 Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in a CDSMP Roar Stokken Project Manager, Volda University College

2. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 2 of 13 Three parts Theoretical foundation How put into practice Outcome of the pilot phase.

3. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 3 of 13 Theoretical foundation: Design methodology Grounded Design -Psychology -Pedagogy -Technology -Culture -Pragmatism

4. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 4 of 13 Theoretical foundation: Psychology Theories of learning Increase self-efficacy Face-to-face version: -Focus on mental processes, but facilitated through group interaction Online version: -Focus on group interaction aiming at facilitation of mental processes.

5. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 5 of 13 Self-management course Lectures Lecture-related activities Action plans

6. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 6 of 13 Theoretical foundation: Pedagogy The rationale Empathy online exist Different target group CSCLs collaborative dimension

7. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 7 of 13 Internet as learning arena

8. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 8 of 13 The learning environment The computer system -Friendly interface The e-moderators -Mediation of a personality The participants -The most important resource

9. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 9 of 13 Online self-management

10. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 10 of 13 Evaluation Qualitative interviews Online utterances Two objectives: -Find contradictions and problems in the system design -Describe how online action plans works as artifacts for change of everyday behavior

11. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 11 of 13 Results The online environment gives a sense of belonging when the group is small. The process where participants comments each others action plans is useful Online action plans obligates in everyday life Need to develop further the “ town square ”

12. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 12 of 13 Conclusions The Group is the main entity The online action plans work as mediating artifacts, which bridge the gap between CDSMP and everyday life.

13. Project web page: http://norsknettskole.no/mestring Roar Stokken Page 13 of 13 Future development An internet mediated arena where people with chronic conditions can support each other beyond the (time) limits of CDSMP. A possible new project regarding aging with disabilities