Title :
An approach for the creation of collaborative environments
Author :
Costagliola, Gennaro ; Ferrucci, Filomena ; Polese, Giuseppe ; Scanniello, Giuseppe
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Matematica ed Informatica, Universita di Salerno, Baronissi, Italy
fDate :
28 June-1 July 2004
Abstract :
In this paper, we propose an approach for the creation of collaborative e-learning environments. The approach provides suitable visual languages allowing the instruction designer to specify e-learning courses in a simple way. The defined courses are based on synchronous and asynchronous activities. Moreover, we describe a system prototype based on the presented approach, which provides automated support for the generation of e-learning courses starting from their visual specification. Another distinctive characteristic of our approach is the possibility to specify and generate full collaborative environments. This learning paradigm let us augment the effectiveness of the e-learning courses allowing learners to share experiences and knowledge.
Keywords :
authoring systems; computer aided instruction; distance learning; groupware; visual languages; activity diagrams; asynchronous activities; authoring tool; automated support; collaborative e-learning environments; e-learning courses; learning content management system; problem-based learning; system prototype; visual language; visual specification; Character generation; Collaboration; Collaborative software; Collaborative tools; Collaborative work; Content management; Electronic learning; Feedback; Knowledge management; Prototypes;
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology: Research and Education, 2004. ITRE 2004. 2nd International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8625-6
DOI :
10.1109/ITRE.2004.1393672