Introduction

The Exten(DT)² platform is an ecosystem of diverse web-based learning environments and supportive technologies. The platform allows the design, development and deployment of highly interactive, constructionist design thinking activities for learners of all ages.

The distinguishing feature of this system is the ability to incorporate diverse and heterogeneous external software components and make them interoperable with platform technologies.

The platform allows the dynamic enhancement of learning activities with automated support, adaptability and authorable learning analytics.

Users

The Exten(DT)² Platform offers a single unified common user interface for school administrators, learning designers, educators and learners.

• School administrators can self-register their institution to the platform by creating an account. Through that they can manage their institution’s learners and educators.
• Educators can create learner groups and activities to assign to those groups. They can monitor learners’ progress and achievements through the use of a learning analytics dashboard.
• Learners participate, design, experiment and learn through activities assigned to them by their educator.