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This book investigates the use of interactive online media to support the development of communication and problem solving skills amongst learners in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) context. It describes the development of the Maelstrom website as a response to the identified need for a collaborative, interactive online space where learners can explore and experiment within the safe and anonymous environment provided. The user interaction within the Maelstrom and user responses to their experiences are discussed and analysed to not only inform the role of the Maelstrom within the broader context on interactive online communication and collaboration, but also to guide future research. The website that this book is based on is at Here you can explore the tools and online learning experience.

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Guy J Kemshal-Bell, MA: Studied a Masters in New Media at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and is Head of Department, Information and Communications Technology, Riverina Institute, TAFENSW.

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