Title :
Collaborative Learning in OpenSim by Utilizing SLoodle
Author :
Konstantinidis, A. ; Tsiatsos, T. ; Demetriadis, Stavros ; Pomportsis, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf., Aristotle Univ. of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Abstract :
The paper introduces and proposes a hybrid approach to computer supported collaborative learning. The approach suggests a combined use of the open source systems Moodle and OpenSim through the Sloodle module, in order to facilitate the fruitful execution of the collaborative learning techniques Jigsaw and Fishbowl, and examines their online transferability. In the concluding section, it is surmised that the successful combination of specific approaches and systems can surpass particular shortcomings inherent in their isolated use.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; groupware; public domain software; Fishbowl; Jigsaw; Moodle; OpenSim; Sloodle module; computer supported collaborative learning; open source systems; Collaborative work; Communications technology; Discussion forums; Education; Informatics; Least squares approximation; Second Life; Teamwork; Technological innovation; Telecommunication computing; collaborative learning; opensim; second life; sloodle;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications (AICT), 2010 Sixth Advanced International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Barcelona
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6748-8
DOI :
10.1109/AICT.2010.75