The New Jersey Institute of Technology's
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Title:	Intramural, collaborative learning systems
Author:	Friedman, Robert S.
View Online:	njit-etd2002-086 (ix, 108 pages ~ 5.1 MB pdf)
Department:	Department of Computer and Information Science
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Information Systems
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Deek, Fadi P. (Committee chair) Liu, Qianhong (Committee member) McHugh, James A. (Committee member)
Date:	2002-08
Keywords:	Learning systems Problem-based learning Software engineering
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	This thesis focuses on three related concepts: problem-based collaborative learning; the use of multimedia tools in learning systems; and participatory design as a software engineering methodology to create multimedia tools to be used in learning systems. A literature review of the three areas is followed by an overview of the pedagogical, technological, and business trends that affect the direction of innovation in education, including problem-based learning. A discussion of a software engineering project to develop a multimedia application that enhances the learning of geography skills and puts the programming, interface design and multimedia systems capabilities of college students into action ensues. The project results are presented, and suggestions for future research are proposed.