Affiliations: [a] Computer Science Department, University 8 May 1945, Guelma, Algeria | [b] LabSTIC laboratory, University 8 May 1945, Guelma, Algeria
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Corresponding author: Yacine Lafifi, Computer Science Department/LabSTIC laboratory, University 8 May 1945, Guelma, Algeria. E-mail:laf_yac@yahoo.fr
Abstract: Practical works for informatics students are an assured step to consolidate
the theoretical concepts acquired during the educational activities. These
practical works allow learners to deepen knowledge in a particular area
through the development of the Internet. In this paper, we present a
computer-supported collaborative practical works system for the ``computer
science'' specialty, called TPCOLinfo. The designed system allows students
to carry out practical works in groups and at distance. These groups are
constituted dynamically according to a new grouping method based on the
results of pre-tests done by learners before doing a particular new
practical work. TPCOLinfo allows to increase the skills of students in ``computer science''
because the proposed grouping method aiming at creating dynamically groups
having a homogeneous level. In other words, the system allows students to
work in groups formed for learners with additional cognitive profiles and
better interact with each other to achieve collaborative tasks. This system
has been tested by students of a computer science department where we
achieved very good results.
