**3. Collaborative skills and technology in STEM education**

The utilization of technology is of paramount importance in enabling the development and enhancement of collaborative abilities. The utilization of visual representations in educational contexts can facilitate the comprehension and completion of learning activities, facilitate collaborative processes, and function as a supportive framework for the construction of shared knowledge [33]. This study centers its

attention on instances of technology that provide direct support for collaboration within the learning process. While several technologies have the potential to support collaborative abilities, their impact is not considered important. This assertion is substantiated by the findings of Lee et al. (2016) in their report, wherein students engaged in the collection of their activity data, such as step counts over a specific duration, through the utilization of sports watches. Subsequently, these students acquired statistical knowledge by collaboratively examining and analyzing the collected data within group settings [34]. The sport watches were solely used for data collection, and not to facilitate collaboration. This type of study is beyond the scope of this chapter.
