Abstract
There is a long-standing interest in CSCW on distributed instruction-both in how it differs from collocated instruction as well as the design of tools to reduce any deficiencies. In this study, we leveraged the unique environment of laparoscopic surgery to compare the efficacy and mechanism of instruction in a collocated and distributed condition. By implementing the same instructional technology in both conditions, we are able to evaluate the effect of distance on instruction without the confounding variable of medium of instruction. Surprisingly, our findings revealed trainees perceived a higher perceived quality of instruction in the distributed condition. Further investigation suggests that in a distributed learning environment, trainees change their behavior to attend more to the provided instructions resulting in this higher perceived quality of instruction. Finally, we discuss our findings with regards to media compensation theory, and we provide both social and technical insights on how to better support a distributed instructional process.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 165 |
Journal | Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | CSCW2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 14 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- attention
- instructional collaborative task
- quality of instruction, eye-tracking
- surgical training
- telementoring
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Computer Networks and Communications