A tutorial task and tertiary courseware model for collaborative learning communities

A Tutorial Task and Tertiary Courseware Model for Collaborative Learning Communities 1 2 2 1 3Julian Newman *, Helen Lowe , Steve Neely , Xiaofeng Gong , David Eyers and Jean 3 Bacon1 School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University 2 Department of Computing and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde 3 Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge * Corresponding author: j.newman@gcal.ac.uk Abstract: RAED provides a computerised infrastructure to support the development and administration of Vicarious Learning in collaborative learning communities spread across multiple universities and workplaces. The system is based on the OASIS middleware for Role-based Access Control. This paper describes the origins of the model and the approach to implementation and outlines some of its benefits to collaborative teachers and learners. Lee et al (1997); Lee et al (1999); Mayes & 1. Introduction Neilson (1995); Mayes (1997); McKendree et Previous research in MANTCHI and Vicarious al (1998); Monthienvichienchai & Sasse Learning developed a model with significant (2003). potential for giving the “learner’s voice” a central place in the creation and animation of We are developing a scalable, secure, computer mediated learning experiences, distributed platform for collaborative tutorial particularly in the design-based disciplines support and the management of vicarious which Simon (1996) has identified as the learning ...