The evaluation and influence of interaction in network supported collaborative concept mapping

This study investigated group interaction processes in network supported co llaborative concept mapping and the influence these group interaction proce sses had upon group concept mapping performance. A total of 36 in-service t eachers and pre-service student teachers engaged in this study. It was foun d that group concept mapping performance was significantly correlated to th e quantity of group interaction, particularly complex co-operation interact ion. Suggestions for a further improvement in the system design to support collaborative concept mapping are also provided in this paper. (C) 2000 Els evier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.