mRx: A CSCL Decision-Making Environment

In this paper, we present the architecture of an online collaborative decision making learning environment, the mR_x. The goal of this prototype is to present a simple; yet, reasoned and systematic, tool to help members of the natural resources community to collaboratively negotiate decisions for prescribed burns. The architecture of the mR_x has been designed by mapping key learning strategies to technological affordances that support these strategies. Initial user testing indicates that learners and professionals find the tool useful in gaining insights into different perspectives and, thereby, creating a more reasoned and inclusive decision to burn.