Stages of development

Description of stages

Type of task

Type of interface component

1) Group objectives

Human tutor defines the group’s teaching and learning objectives and helps to achieve them, the pedagogical agent ensures that objectives are achieved.

Group

Visual representation with text, audio and images.

2) Interpersonal communication

Human tutor promotes the exchange of material (according to what the group wants to learn). The pedagogical agent facilities said exchange.

Individual and group

Visual representation with text, audio and images.

Shared database.

3) Individual responsibility

Human tutor allocates each group member a partial objective and makes sure that they meet it and that they contribute to the success of the group. The pedagogical agents ensure that these objectives are met.

Individual and group

Visual representation with text, audio and images.

4) Each group member develops different skills

Human tutor defines functions, the pedagogical agent contributes to development of these skills.

Individual and group

Component according to learning the knowledge in question.

5) Group takes decisions regarding accomplishment of tasks

Human tutor and group define the valid actions of each member for the solution. The pedagogical agent assists in individual and group development.

Individual and group

Component according to learning the knowledge in question.