LeCS: A collaborative case study system

Abstract

Research on Intelligent Tutoring Systems has much to contribute to distance learning applications. Recently the distance learning area has experienced an increasing demand for the development of applications that make use of the new information and communication technologies (e.g., the web) as the medium for delivering courses. Intelligent distance learning can supply this demand and also provide real-time support to the distance learning process through the incorporation of ITS techniques. In this paper we describe LeCS – a collaborative case study system. LeCS supports web-based distance learning from case studies, allowing collaborative learning between a group of learners that is geographically dispersed. It provides the necessary tools to carry out the case solution development and accomplishes functions that altogether assist the learning process.