Abstract:
The paper describes ways to create a variety oflearning environments It suggests that good pracuces require both the definition of
places oflearning as well as clear definition of processes to be followed within such learning places. Different processes are often needed
for different places. The paper then describes a metamodel for defining different environments and a system that Implements the
metamodel. The environments described Include classroom teaching, group support, distance moderation and monitoring of groups The
paper then describes a system, called LiveNet, which can be used to configure a variety of learning environments in terms of the
metamodel, and describes experiences in its use. The experiences in particular indicate the need to clearly define processes to be followed
and that the process changes depending on the learning environment and the support tools to facilitate the process with ensuing benefits
to both teachers and students.
