A Shareable Whiteboard System for Distance Collaborative Learning which Enables Instruction for Multiple Groups of Students

Abstract

In order to help collaborative learning with multiple groups of students participating over a network, we developed a shareable whiteboard system that allows a teacher to observe multiple groups simultaneously and provide instruction to specific groups directly. Through an analysis of log files and video recordings, obtained from an experimental lesson, we investigated the effectiveness of the proposed system. Based on these records and a questionnaire survey, we found the proposed system to facilitate the implementation of collaborative learning over a network.