International handbook of computer supported collaborative learning Intro Contents Contributors Part I: Foundations Foundations Processes Technologies and Methods: An Overview of CSCL Through Its Handbook 1 Section I: Foundations of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 2 Section II: Processes of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 3 Section III: Technologies for Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 4 Section IV: Methods for Studying Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 5 Conclusion and Looking Forward 5.1 What Is Missing 5.2 What Comes Next References Theories of CSCL 1 Definitions and Scope: Theory of Theories 2 History and Development 2.1 Interdependence of Theory and Method 2.2 Diversity of Theories and Traditional Oppositions 2.3 Development and Learning in Vygotsky 3 State of the Art 3.1 Recent Theories Influential in CSCL 3.1.1 Socio Cognitive Research on CSCL 3.1.2 Ethnomethodology 3.1.3 Dialogism 3.1.4 Knowledge Building 3.1.5 Knowledge Creating Learning 3.1.6 Cultural Historical Activity Theory 3.1.7 Actor Network Theory 3.1.8 Group Cognition and Adopting Group Practices 3.2 Dealing with Diversity 4 The Future 4.1 Toward an Integrated Theory of CSCL 4.2 Elements of an Integrated Theory of CSCL 4.2.1 Discourse and Interaction 4.2.2 Interactional Mediation by CSCL Environments 4.2.3 Epistemic Mediation by Knowledge Artifacts 4.2.4 Temporality and Sequentiality 4.2.5 Intersubjectivity and Shared Understanding 4.2.6 Personal Distributed and Group Agency and Units of Analysis 4.2.7 Orchestrating and Scaffolding the CSCL Culture 4.3 Theoretical Perspectives on Implementing CSCL 4.3.1 Implementing the Vision of CSCL in Classrooms References Further Readings A Conceptual Stance on CSCL History 1 Definitions and Scope 1.1 Conceptualizing CSCL.