Evaluation Methods Influence the Learning Effects and Engagement of CSCL

This study combined quantitative and qualitative methods, and explored the effects of different evaluation methods (GS: group task - same score, GD: group task - different score, and ID: individual task - different score) on computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). The results found that GS only promoted the quantity of interaction, while GD improved students' learning tasks performance and the quality of interaction. Group evaluation (GS and GD) could improve affective engagement, while individual evaluation was beneficial to cognitive engagement. Data from the analysis of word frequency revealed that students cared more about the fairness in evaluation.