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View ArticleUsing Geo-collaboration and Microblogging to Support Learning: Identifying...
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View ArticleAnalyzing Two Participation Strategies in an Undergraduate Course Community
AbstractNowadays, information systems, and more particularly, learning support systems, tend to include social interaction features in their design. These features generally aim to sustain the...
View ArticleMultiple Views for Supporting Lifelong, Highly Contextual and Ubiquitous...
AbstractCurrent social networking services provide ways to access to huge amounts of information in different contexts. However, these applications are still not oriented to managing knowledge or...
View ArticleRequirements for Ad-hoc Geo-referenced BPM with Microblogging
AbstractThere are many scenarios in which business processes will benefit from the integration of geographical information for its management. In this paper we discuss a set of requirements for ad-hoc...
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AbstractGeographical Information systems have been frequently used to support decision processes, especially those involving emergency management. When planning the measures in case of an emergency...
View ArticleIntegrating Decision-Making Support in Geocollaboration Tools
Abstract Collaborative spatial decision making (CSDM) involves multiple stakeholders making strategic decisions based on spatial data. Current CSDM tools have been exploring different ways to integrate...
View ArticleSituated Learning Theory and Geo-collaboration for Seamless Learning
AbstractSituated learning stresses the importance of the context in which learning takes place. It has been therefore frequently associated with informal learning or learning outside the classroom....
View ArticleA Blended Learning Environment for Enhancing Meaningful Learning Using 21st...
AbstractIn this work we present a study that documents how a blended learning environment could enhance students’ meaningful learning practicing 21st Century Skills. This study examines the outcomes of...
View ArticleUnderstanding student participation in undergraduate course communities: A...
AbstractParticipation is the cornerstone of any community. Promoting, understanding and properly managing it allows not only keeping the community sustainable, but also providing personalized services...
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