This chapter describes a method of self-assessment for learners in a collaborative discussion. The authors propose this method of self-assessment in an online discussion and examine its effectiveness through the development and evaluation of a software program in order to visualize the discussion on a bulletin board system. 701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Suite 200, Hersh y PA 17033, USA Tel: 717/533-...

On the base of e-business process view and transaction cost economics, we propose the formation model of online collaborative capability, explore the creation process of online collaborative capability, and examine the complex role of formal governance. We adopt an empirical research method with structural equation modeling to verify the underlying hypotheses of the research model in a study of...

With the advancements in the fields of computing, communication and control, the collaborative e-Learning services are rapidly gaining popularity all over the world. Today, we have tools and technologies that enable rapid design and implementation of many of the abstract ideas/concepts needed for the successful realization of such services. The collaborative e-Learning services can be categoriz...

Research on learning and argumentation traditionally focuses on the (socio)cognitive dimensions and benefits of argumentative dialogue. The papers which are part of this symposium, however, present recent research on intra-personal, non-cognitive variables and how they affect or are affected by electronic collective argumentation. The data are obtained from both e-discussants as well as e-moder...

STEM is an interactive web application designed to support and facilitate socio-technical discussions in a collaborative environment. This interactive demo shows how STEM aims to encompass issues with collaborative tools such as organisation of discussion threads by relevancy, interdependency and iteration of previous discussions.

Postings in the discussion forum hold a rich database of reusable resources. The discussion forum has often been used for discussion but rarely as a coach. This paper presents an implementation of the discussion forum as a secondary coach in a collaborative, active learning environment, its benefits to the students and the teachers, and anticipated problems that may arise from the implementatio...

In recent years, the development of e-learning is very rapid. E-learning is an attractive and efficient way for computer education. Student interaction and collaboration also plays an important role in e-learning. In this paper, a collaborative web-based e-learning environment is presented. A wide range of interactive and collaborative methods are integrated into a web-based environment. This e...

Drawing on a series of projects aimed at supporting collaborative creative work, I propose that it is pertinent to explore how mixed-iniative interfaces can be developed to support, enrich, and tranform existing forms of collaborative creative work, and potentially create novel forms of collaborative creativity. I outline three questions for discussion at the workshop: How can we leverage input...

Patient-centered care and self-management of chronic disease are optimally characterized by distinct adjunct services such as education, and support for the behavioral and psychosocial elements of managing disease. The collaborative care model for the treatment of depression and anxiety in primary care includes the integration of a behavioral health specialist, in collaboration with the primary...