The Genius approach: building learning networks for advanced management education

We describe the framework, implementation, and experiences of our research program Genius (groupware-enabled learning environments for education in management at the University of St. Gallen) for the design of learning networks used in management education. We start by giving an overview of the requirements for management education from a didactic perspective. Subsequently, we set forth our views on learning networks and describe both the didactic and technological approach adopted in the framework. Finally, we illustrate various applications and main points of focus by using three Genius projects as examples. The paper ends with a summary of first experiences and a preview of anticipated further development of this approach.