1. Web-based Intelligent Tutoring Systems for collaborative learning M.Sc. Tatiana Rikure rikure@cs.rtu.lv Riga Technical University

2. Web-based learning W W W using multimedia material: text animation graphics video sound … … is learning via Internet

3. 24/7 available Lower costs Geographically independent Learner-centered Self-paced Side benefits of learning new technologies and technical skills etc. Boredom Focus on new technology not on instructional design Reduced social & cultural interaction Technophobia Low enrollments User dissatisfaction etc.

4. W W W Web-based collaborative learning W W WW W W

5. W W W Web-based collaborative learning W W WW W W

6. Benefits of collaborative learning

7. Collaborative learning generates builds enhances

8. Tools for collaborative learning Synchronous training environments (Live Training) online meetings virtual classrooms shared whiteboards etc Astound (Genesys), WebEx, PlaceWare, HorizonLive, LearnLinc (Mentergy), Interwise, Centra, Raindance, NetMeeting Asynchronous training environments web-casting self paced courses LMS (Learning management Systems) WebBoard, SiteScape Forum, FirstClass, etc. Blackboard, eCollege, Lotus LearningSpace and WebCT vendors such as Docent, Saba, Plateau and THINQ Conferencing tools Courseware platforms, including conferencing tools Blogs Wikis Discussions

9. Collaborative e-Learning e-LearningCollaborative e-Learning PEDAGOGYaccumulation, organization, and delivery of CONTENT CONTENT COMMUNITY

10. ITS – Intelligent Tutoring Systems knowledge of the domain knowledge of the learner knowledge of teacher strategies With the use of Artificial Intelligence techniques, ITS can identify students strengths, weaknesses and preferred style of learning.

11. Conclusions Emerging research shows that learning is fundamentally both social and experiential. Intelligent tutoring systems integrated into web-based environment can enhance its efficiency and flexibility and has great potentials in facilitation of collaborative learning. Collaborative Intelligent Tutoring System (CITS) should be able to provide an environment, where the student can interact with one or more, simulated collaborative partners and/or fellow students, to progress towards a common goal of learning.

12. Acknowledgements LOGIS MOBILE (Competence Framework for Mobile on-site Accelerated Vocational Training in Logistics Information Systems) under Leonardo da Vinci Program. http://www.logis-edu.com/ eLOGMAR-M (Web-based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment with Logistics and Maritime Applications) http://www.elogmar-m.org IST4Balt (Information Society Technologies Promotion in Baltic States) http://www.balticit.com/ist4balt/