Applying an Extensible Learning Support System to Collaborative Learning Environments

Abstract

This paper describes an investigation of the application of an extensible learner-adaptive system, Extensible Learning Environment with Courseware Object Architecture (ELECOA), to a collaborative learning environment. The design goal of ELECOA is to provide a flexible learning environment that ensures both function extensively and content reliability. The concept of a "courseware object," which is a program module that is used to incrementally implement various educational functionalities, has been introduced to achieve this goal. Based on this concept, a self-learning environment has been implemented that is fully compliant with the SCORM 2004 specification. This report provides the investigation results of implementation on a collaborative learning environment based on the Learning Design specification within the ELECOA framework.