2. CurrentSituation Studentscannot ‘see’ eachotherorforminteractivegroups/networks Dynamicdiscussionamonggroups is impossible File exchange is limited/outdated Discussion forum has limitedfunctionality Conclusion: the system is static, users are isolated
3. Idealsituation Teacherscan start interactivediscussionswith/amongstudents Groupscancooperate/communicateeasily, bothwithin and amonggroups Students are able to link up withfriends/colleagues and buildcommunitiesfreely Difficulties: privacy, available resources, variety of stakeholders, monitoring, resistance of users.
4. Realization User drive vs. practical constraints Different solutions for problems Very possible, less possible, least possible
5. Deliverables SourceMaterial: Interviews withteachers and IT staff Student responses to current Portal Research papers oncommunities & interactive tools in education Brainstorm sessions Scope: Focus: interactionbetweenteachers, students and groups Outside scope: Software selection/design, coding
