The main objective of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of a proposed computer-
based instructional method in Primary Education for self-regulated problem solving. The …

In this paper, we describe the experience of designing a collaborative learning activity for a
traditional historical/cultural museum. The activity, based on a" Mystery in the Museum" …

We describe an ambient awareness tool, named Lantern, designed for supporting the
learning process in recitation sections,(ie, when students work in small teams on the …

The theory of instrumental genesis of Rabardel relates the social and the technical through
the concept of instrument. An instrument is defined as a mixed entity made up by an artifact …

Collaborative modeling tools are useful for many tasks within design or learning processes.
However, they are difficult to build and are usually domain-specific. In response to this …

The integration of external tools in Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) aims at enriching
the learning activities that educational practitioners may design and enact. This paper …

The orchestration process consists of managing classroom interactions at multiple levels:
individual activities, teamwork and class-wide sessions. We study the process of …

In this paper we discuss key requirements for collecting behavioral data concerning
technology supported learning activities. It is argued that the common practice of collecting …

The paper traces a research process in the design and development of a science learning
environment called WiMVT (web-based inquirer with modeling and visualization …

A forum is a valuable tool to foster reflection in an in-depth discussion; however, it forces the
course mediator to continually pay close attention in order to coordinate learners' activities …