Based upon some extensive experience in developing such environments, at LearningMate we have developed a model-based approach that does not capture all the potential underlying relationships, but captures those critical to the learning objectives. This provides a richness of decision but restricts the underlying modeling complexity to provide a tradeoff that makes the development of scenarios manageable. We have an associated design process that works with publishers, subject matter experts and our team to efficiently develop the scenario content. And we have an underlying technology architecture that allows us to implement and deliver this approach flexibly and reliably.
Extensive use of templates is made, both in providing structure to the development process and in supporting the technological implementation. By focusing on key decisions learners should be making, capturing reliable misconceptions as alternatives, and providing context to make these decisions meaningful, we have a process that generates, in a repeatable way, scenarios for learning. By structuring the information flow between stakeholders in the system, the process is efficient and scalable. And by the use of tools to capture the information, the technological implementation is made practical and supportable.
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We have developed a process and toolset to design, develop, and deliver this solution that is discussed in the LearningMate™ white paper: Scenario-Based Learning: an architecture and development methodology for scalable implementation. |
