1. IVA – a pedagogically non-neutral LMS Mart Laanpere Centre for Educational Technology Tallinn Pedagogical University MartL@tpu.ee http:/www.htk.tpu.ee/iva

2. Introduction to LMS Comparing Learning Management Systems (LMS): http://www.edutools.org LMS: managing virtual learning processes Presentation Self-study (excercises, reflection, mindtools) Individual assignments Group discussion and collaborative assignments Assessment Learner management, monitoring, grouping, stats Pedagogical neutrality of LMS

3. IVA highlights Home page: www.htk.tpu.ee/ivawww.htk.tpu.ee/iva Open source, free software, developed in TPU as a derivate of Finnish LMS called FLE3 Intuitive user interface (metaphors) pedagogically non-neutral (social constructivist) foundation, based on Jonassen’s 3 C-s Context Construction Collaboration

4. Jonassen: three C-s Conte xt Collabo ration Constru ction KNOWLEDGE Modeling process Authentic tasks Apprenticeship Situated learning Case-based problems Multiple perspectives Indexed meanings Coaching Social negotiation of meaning Articulation Reflection Mental models Intentions, expectations Internal negotiation Domain-specific reasoning Invention, exploration

5. The structure of IVA IVA WebTop BookShelf WorkShops Management Portfolio Wiki Drawer Learning resources Cource info Knowledge Building Jamming Subgroups User management Subgroup management Quiz management Quizzes Wiki Cource management Logpage Info Calend Events Logo News Event management Stats For teachers only Collaboration Context Construction Assignments, grading Public Private Forum Media workshop Hypertext tool Organizer