Collaborative Modeling in Group Learning Environments

摘要

In this paper we present an interactive tool for modeling and simulation as a basis forlearning with models and learning by modeling. This tool, called Cool Modes, iscapable of integrating several modeling languages in one workspace. There arelanguage plug-ins, e.g., for System Dynamics, Petri Nets, and argumentation graphs.Furthermore, features like handwritten notes or mathematical graphs are integrated.Collaboration and group learning is facilitated in the form of synchronous work withshared and private workspaces in a distributed computing environment.