Experiences from the use of a shared multimedia space for e-learning in Brazil primary schools

ABSTRACT

The addition of multimedia resources in educational activities is increasingly common in our daily lives. In this paper we describe an experience of creation and publication of digital content using Web multiuser technology. Our intention is to run a participative design, which conceives the virtual environment as a space dedicated to the primary schools, and whose construction and modeling involves the educators and children. This content participative design is a practice encouraged by educators and software engineers as a way to achieve success in applications development. Finally, we present the developed virtual space.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education
          Subjects: Collaborative learning

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.3 Group and Organization Interfaces
          Subjects: Web-based interaction

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education
          Subjects: Distance learning

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors

Keywords:
e-learning, multimedia, multimedia for education, shared virtual spaces