A collaborative support tool for problem-solving ability: Idea storming cube

Abstract

Problem-solving ability plays an important role in many science learning activities. In this paper, we propose a game-based collaborative learning support system called Idea Storming Cube to support problem-solving ability and help a user form a perspective-shift thinking habit.The system analyzes the knowledge acquired from the history of user inputs and compares it with the ideas possessed by the domain expert and other users in the current brainstorming group.The system is designed to provide user-,goal- and context-sensitive supports with this mechanism that stimulates more divergent thinking.We have implemented the tool with a magic-cube-like game for collaborative idea generation.A preliminary evaluation of the system is also re-ported in this paper.