The CONCERT research group:
The CONCERT research group Research areas: CSCW – CSCL – E-Learning
Recent projects:
Distributed CSCL: Clear (VITAL, CROCODILE), L³-Lifelong Learning (L³ Cooperation Platform)
Colocated CSCL: ConcertStudeo, Digital Moderation
Approach: Contextual Cooperation
- Course Model -> Learn Logistics
- Task Model/Instructional Design -> Process Support
- Learner Model -> Group Formation
ConcertChat:
ConcertChat Enhanced Chat:
References to other Contributions
References to material
Process Support Typed contributions
Configurable roles
Process Support
ConcertStudeo:
ConcertStudeo Face-to-Face Cooperation:
Interactive Whiteboards and PDAs
Integration of cooperation and material
Spontaneous & intended cooperation
Tools: Quiz, Brainstorming, Voting, Ranking
L³ Cooperation Platform:
L³ Cooperation Platform Individual learning & spontaneous cooperation with tutor or peers
Courses contain Points of Cooperation (PoC)
After a student reaches a PoC the system supports group formation (manual or automatic) and joint execution using generic or specific tools
PoC types: Discussion, Textwork, Brainstorming, Pro-Con-Dispute etc.
Some Publications:
Some Publications M. Wessner, H.-R. Pfister (2001). Group Formation in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. In Proc. of the 2001 ACM GROUP 2001, pp. 24-31.
M. Wessner, P. Dawabi, A. Fernandez (2003). Supporting Face-To-Face Learning With Handheld Devices. In Proc. Of CSCL 2003, pp. 487-491.
J. Haake, G. Schwabe, M. Wessner (Eds.) (to appear, 2004). CSCL-Kompendium. München: Oldenbourg. (53 Authors, 525 Pages)