In computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) environments, it is often observed that learners' collaboration processes are suboptimal in at least two aspects: First, learners often experience problems concerning acting in CSCL environments, e.g., how to establish smooth coordination and communication in an environment that is quite often new and unfamiliar to the learners. Secondly, similar to collaborative learning in face-to-face settings, learners often fail to engage in higher-order learning like explaining complex issues or monitoring one's own learning processes. A promising way to deal with these problems is to provide learners with scripts that support them both in communication/coordination and in higher-order learning. In this book, the term script is approached from at least three perspectives: cognitive psychology perspective, computer science perspective, and an educational perspective.

Theoretically, the term "script" appears to be rather ill-defined.

This book clarifies the use of the term "script" in education. It approaches the term from at least three perspectives: cognitive psychology perspective, computer science perspective, and an educational perspective. The book provides learners with scripts that support them both in communication/coordination and in higher-order learning.