LEAD – Technology-enhanced Learning and Problem-solving Discussions

Description

The LEAD (Technology-enhanced Learning and Problem-solving Discussions: Networked Learning Environments in the Classroom) project focuses on a specific type of cognitive learning activity based on collaborative problem-solving.

Its main objective is to develop a software system capable of supporting face-to-face discussions, fostering learning and knowledge construction not only through the use of computers, but also through collaboration and interaction among groups.

Within this context, the unit of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Salerno, coordinated by Vittorio Scarano, contributed to the development of techniques, technologies and methodologies for synchronous face-to-face cooperation.

The main outcome was CoFFEE (Cooperative Face2Face Educational Environment), an extensible and programmable platform for developing cooperative systems, released under an open-source licence for the scientific community and educators.

Collaborations

The project involved:

• Association pour la Recherche et le Développement des Méthodes et Processus Industriels (France)
• ICATT Interactive Media B.V. (Netherlands)
• The University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
• University of Salerno (Italy)