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Do you think of learning management systems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_learning_management_systems http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_learning_mana
by JeanPierre 16y ago
Do you think of learning management systems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_learning_management_systems http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_learning_management_sys...), or do you think about it being open to all?
I know some of those systems has the option for fora, and my experiences with those has just been good. If you're looking for good ways to work with an open-for-all system, I suggest looking at the most used fora in e.g. mathematics and physics, and then take some ideas from there.
A problem I suppose you might encounter is that most schoolkids use this networking site just to solve their homework: At least that's what they do now. If you could somehow change that problem into a way of making them interested in learning how one solve those problems (instead of making other solve them), then you've got a great idea.
- benwerd 16y agoPerhaps build in some kind of game dynamic that encourages discussion and analytical thinking rather than straightforward solutions?
- kuvkir 16y agoI think of it as a open-for-all online university, in the beginning at least for Russian speaking students as I have access to many Russian universities and professors who might like to participate. Regarding the problem of schoolkids misusing the community to solve their homework, if the project is targeted for people who really want to learn something, doing so is cheating themselves. Also, for university students I believe the effect of this problem is not so evident as in middle schools.
- JeanPierre 16y agoWell, if you're backed up by professors, then this sounds promising. What I would start with if I was working with this issue, is how to present the information for the students in the best way. At least for me, linear algebra and physics becomes way simpler with good visualisations/videos. If you could somehow make it easier for professors to present the content well, then you have a good start for a good website. So, all in all: Find out what makes people learn the easiest - I'm pretty sure there are some studies out there elaborating the way to teach students. If you make this way of teaching students easy to do on your website, I'm pretty sure that this idea might work out well.
- kuvkir 16y agoGood point, will think on that.