Surveying recent advances in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, this book documents the growth of the field and considers the prospects for future development. It presents empirical research, technical innovations, and the theories underlying CSCL design. Four case studies examine technology transfer involving CSILE. Target chapters are followed by commentaries and author responses. Contributors include anthropologists, communications specialists, computer scientists, educators, psychologists, and philosophers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)