Um modelo de apoio à interação entre aprendizes em fóruns de discussão baseado em mapas conceituais

Abstract

The present work addresses a problem observed in Discussion Forums regarding mechanisms that encourage the interaction among apprentices in Virtual Learning Environments. More specifically, attention has been given to the low frequency of apprentices interaction, resulting in an inhibition of possible collaborations and disagreements, since the apprentices show no respect for the forum rules, usually for unawareness. A good example of that situation is the high frequency of messages addressed to the tutor. In order to mitigate the aforementioned problem, the present work suggests protocols for interactions control and protocols for offer support negotiation through an forum model based on Concept Maps. To achieve these goals was realized a simulation through a model in Colored Petri nets using the CPN Tools. With this model it was possible to visualize in the final results of the simulation, the types of interaction of the conceptual forum concisely, where was prevailed the apprentice as focus of interactions, thereby decreasing the hierarchical position of the tutor and consequently the overload of his activities. Through discussions in usage scenario, was illustrated one third of possible outcomes of the model. It is also presented here a Learning Model, in a context of meaningful learning, based on the theory of Ausubel.