A Step Towards Integration of Learning Theories to Form an Effective Collaborative Learning Group

We are aiming at building a sophisticated ontology through a survey of existing learning theories. On top of that, our research objectives include constructing a collaborative learning (CL) support system that detects appropriate situation for a learner to join in a CL session, and forms a CL group appropriate for the situation dynamically. To fulfill these objectives, we have to consider the following: 1. How to detect the appropriate situation to start a CL session and to set up the learning goal, 2. How to form an effective group which ensures educational benefits to the members of the group, and 3. How to facilitate desired interaction among learners in the learning group. We have discussed item 1 in our previous papers, and now focus on item 2.