Design of argument diagramming for case-based group learning

Argument diagramming tools can improve reasoning and learning. They are likely to have a significant place in future virtual learning environments whose design will be dominated by the concepts of self-directed enquiry and shared constructive learning. In such environments, where communication is typically computer-mediated and predominantly textual, communication can be integrated with argument diagramming. Put simply, people will be able to draw their arguments as they discuss. We report on an exploratory investigation of this design concept. We built a virtual learning environment supporting remote collaborative learning with computer mediated communication by chat text and argument diagramming. We examined the effect of using an explicit argumentation scheme to integrate the discussion with the drawing of the argument. We report the results of an evaluation study conducted with this system. We found that learners were able to successfully use the argument diagramming system to rep...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: ECCE
• Authors: John Dowell, Thomas Gladisch
• Keywords: Argument Diagramming, Argument Diagramming Tools, ECCE 2007, Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Learning Environments