Activity Coordination in Collaborative Learning Environments

Carlos José M. Olguín, Alberto B. Raposo, Ivan Luiz M. Ricarte

2004

Abstract

In the context of computer-supported collaborative learning, discussions are essential to increase the knowledge level of the members of a group. This work proposes the modeling of the discussion activities of a study group using an activities coordination model. Starting from the formal modeling of the system, and using coordination mechanisms based on Petri Nets, the behavior of the environment can be simulated and analyzed. These simulations allow anticipating possible problems and help to turn interactions among students more efficient.

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José M. Olguín C., B. Raposo A. and Luiz M. Ricarte I. (2004). Activity Coordination in Collaborative Learning Environments . In Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Computer Supported Activity Coordination - CSAC, (ICEIS 2004) ISBN 972-8865-08-2, pages 227-232. DOI: 10.5220/0002665902270232


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@conference{csac04,
author={Carlos José M. Olguín and Alberto B. Raposo and Ivan Luiz M. Ricarte},
title={Activity Coordination in Collaborative Learning Environments},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Computer Supported Activity Coordination - CSAC, (ICEIS 2004)},
year={2004},
pages={227-232},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0002665902270232},
isbn={972-8865-08-2},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Computer Supported Activity Coordination - CSAC, (ICEIS 2004)
TI - Activity Coordination in Collaborative Learning Environments
SN - 972-8865-08-2
AU - José M. Olguín C.
AU - B. Raposo A.
AU - Luiz M. Ricarte I.
PY - 2004
SP - 227
EP - 232
DO - 10.5220/0002665902270232