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Abstract: Several months after we began working on the Internet Schools project and developing the Shadow netWorkspace friends and colleagues began to make the team aware of other projects and environments that shared some similarity with the work that we were doing. The following is a compilation of links and thoughts related to the environments. Although they share some likeness in technical functionality, each of the systems seem to have unique audiences, objectives and methods. We provide educators comparison information to help them make informed decisions about the most appropriate approach for their situation.
By: Joshua S. Gottdenker, Herbert Remidez, Ran-Young Hong, So-Yeon Yoon, Chris Amelung, Dale R. Musser and James M. Laffey Abstract: Shadow netWorkspace (SNS) is a web-based CSCL environment designed and developed specifically to support schools and learning. SNS has been designed to facilitate the implementation of a learning community, wherein members (teachers, students, parents, etc.) have tools for representing, organizing, sharing and collaborating on their thoughts and efforts. The SNS environment may be installed locally for the learning community whether that is a school building, school district or consortium of teachers or schools collaborating on implementing a cross schools project. SNS is being provided for free, has an Application Programming Interface (API) so others can develop applications for it, and is open source so that everyone can participate in enhancing and supporting it. SNS includes tools such as secure login, well-defined user roles and group types, file system, calendar & task manager, chat & discussion boards, notes & document creator, and homework notification. The system’s strength and potential for longevity lie in its Open Source (GNU Public License) development model, object and process oriented operating environment, and a robust application programming interface (API). Many schools (internationally) have downloaded SNS for trials and a number are currently engaged in pilot programs.
By: Herbert Remidez, Joshua S. Gottdenker, James M. Laffey, Dale R. Musser, Ran-Young Hong, Linda Espinosa, and Christopher J. Amelung Abstract: New network-based learning systems are coming into use that offer the possibility of integrating curriculum experiences and student information systems as well as changing the metaphor of the Internet from library to workspace. We will call these integrated and process oriented systems Networked Learning Systems (NLS). A NLS is tentatively defined as a program or set of programs designed to operate over a network and support users as they undertake tasks or participate in processes related to learning. CSCL is one type, albeit an important one, of process that can be enabled by NLS. This interactive event is intended to help participants build a shared language to facilitate discussions related to NLS. Through participation in a series of online and face-to-face activities, participants will build knowledge of many networked learning systems currently available, identify important dimensions of these systems, understand what aspects of those dimensions are important and why, and develop an understanding of how the work they are doing relates to the field of NLS. Participants in this session will undertake the online activities within the Shadow netWorkspace™.
By: Herbert Remidez, Joshua S. Gottdenker, James M. Laffey, Dale R. Musser, Ran-Young Hong, Linda Espinosa, and Christopher J. Amelung Abstract: New network-based learning systems are coming into use that offer the possibility of integrating curriculum support systems with student information systems as well as changing the metaphor of the Internet from library to workspace. We call these integrated and process-oriented systems Networked Learning Systems (NLS). An NLS is tentatively defined as a program or set of programs designed to operate over a network and support users as they undertake tasks or participate in processes related to learning. Computer Supported Collaborated Learning (CSCL) is one important type of process that can be enabled by NLS. Schools already have begun to adopt NLS. To adequately support CSCL in schools, it is necessary to understand the types and dimensions of networked learning systems currently available. This poster describes in detail one networked learning system, Shadow netWorkspace™ (SNS) (http://sns.internetschools.org), and highlights several other available networked learning systems.
By: David Jonassen and Herbert Remidez Abstract: In this paper, we describe a constraint-based discussion board that we have developed. A number of discourse systems have sought to constrain the ways that learners converse by requiring them to classify the nature of the comments and replies to others’ comments. Those systems imposed a single constraint system on learners. In our system, we enable users to adjust the structure and content of the system in order to support a variety of discourses, including argumentation, problem solution, literary analysis, and any other kind of activity. We describe the rationale for the system and will demonstrate the results of two discussions during the conference.
Abstract: The paper gives a brief overview of what the open-source model is, explains how it can be used to benefit the different stakeholders in a grant funded project, and discusses how it can support the diffusion of technology innovations.
Abstract: The Shadow Learning Systems Project brings a vision of Open Source development and the powers of Internet based technology to bear on the work of school reform and improvement. Specifically the Shadow project has developed a netWorkspace software system and is building a community of developers committed to open source licensing and the Shadow Learning system. |
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