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Demystifying the asynchronous network supported collaborative learning systems
by P. Georgiakakis, S. Retalis
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 25, No. 2/3, 2006
Abstract: In this paper, we focus on the design of Asynchronous Network-Supported Collaborative Learning (ANSCL) systems. ANSCL systems offer a variety of features. Developers need guidance for building them to be usable. Design patterns are a promising means for assisting ANSCL developers in this task. In this paper, we give an overview of the ANSCL systems functionality after having performed an expert usability evaluation study of a large set of well-known ANSCL systems. On the basis of our results, we propose a set of relevant patterns for designing usable ANSCL systems.

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