MOBILE AND COLLABORATIVE TIMELINES FOR REFLECTION

In this paper we present the design and evaluation of TimeLine, a mobile application to support reflective learning through timelines. The application, running on Android devices, allows users to capture traces of working and learning experiences in a timeline with the aim to provide data that can be used to promote reflection and learning after the experience. The paper presents the design of the application, its evaluation, and identifies challenges connected to the development and deployment of timelines for reflection.

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