Social Structures Representations as Aid for Effective Creation and Reuse of CSCL Scripts According to a Problem-Solving Approach to ID

In line with the suggestions deriving from the new problem-solving approaches to ID, this paper points out the need of integrating formalized descriptions of good practices, such as collaborative learning flow patterns (CLFP) with other representations able to support unskilled designers in selecting and instantiating scripts, setting up effective collaborative groups and their ldquosocial structuresrdquo. Based on these premises, the paper analyzes a real course designed with the backing of a CLFP-based authoring tool for the creation of CSCL scripts and describes the support offered by the Social Structures Representations (SSRs) in selecting and reusing scripts.