A generic predator/prey pursuit scenario is used to validate a common learning approach using Wilson’s eXtended Learning Classifier System (XCS). The predators, having only local information, should independently learn and act while at the same time they are urged to collaborate and to capture the prey. Since learning from scratch is often a time consuming process, the common learning approach,...

This paper presents \Ibots" (Integrating roBOTS), a computer experiment in group learning designed on an arti cial mission. By this experiment, our aim is to understand how to use reinforcement learning to program automatically a team of robots with a shared mission. Moreover, we are interested in learning real team solutions. These are programs whose form strongly depends on the number of robo...

Cooperative/collaborative/team learning is an active learning technique in which students work and learn together in pairs or small groups to accomplish shared goals. The sites in this section offer information for faculty about getting started with instructional groups, designing group assignments, and using groups successfully. There is also a section designed for students, offering specific ...

The new workplace is a key arena for learning in today’s society. The spiraling demand for knowledge in the workplace has increased interest in learning, especially team learning. Team learning can be viewed from multiple perspectives, making it difficult for career and technical educators (CTEs) to know how to prepare students for a team-based work environment, especially one that includes vir...