Title: Technology-supported management of collaborative learning processes

Authors: Denis Helic

Addresses: Institute for Information Systems and Computer Media, University of Technology, Graz, Austria

Abstract: This paper deals with collaborative learning processes in a technology-enhanced learning environment and claims that a fully fledged technological support for management of such processes is still missing. To back up that claim the paper introduces an analysis framework for the evaluation of the state-of-the-art in technology-supported management of learning processes. This evaluation clearly reveals deficiencies in such a support and points out possible approaches for resolving the identified problems and drawbacks. As one of such approaches, this paper discusses possibilities of using the Business Process Management (BPM) technology for the management of collaborative learning processes.

Keywords: learning process; collaboration; learning processes; management; business process management; BPM; collaborative learning; technology-enhanced learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLC.2006.010971

International Journal of Learning and Change, 2006 Vol.1 No.3, pp.285 - 298

Published online: 24 Sep 2006 *

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