Integrating Portal Based Support Tools to Foster Learning Communities in University Courses
In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Web-Based Education / Uskov, Vladimir (Eds.). - Anaheim: Acta Press, 2005, pp. 201 - 206
2005book article/chapter in collection
Computer Science
Title:
Integrating Portal Based Support Tools to Foster Learning Communities in University Courses
Author:
Pinkwart, Niels; Harrer, AndreasUDE
- LSF ID
- 3521
- SCOPUS
- 6602832111
- Other
- connected with university
- LSF ID
- 47893
- SCOPUS
- 23397425600
- Other
- connected with university
Abstract:
This paper identifies four criteria for systems that aim at supporting learning communities in university courses, and describes the web-based environment iPAL (internet Portal to Augment Learning) that addresses these criteria in an integrated manner. The iPAL environment extends a freely available content management system through some self-developed components. Practical experiences with the system are outlined, and a first evaluation is given.