Creation loop example of IDC theory: CoCoing.info

Advocated by a group of Asia researchers, a design theory named IDC (Interest-Driven Creator) is proposed to support system designers to design learning system. The IDC theory as a learning-activity design theory has three major anchored concepts that are Interest Loop, Creation Loop, and James' Habit Loop. Furthermore, each of the anchored concepts has three well-defined components. For instance, the Creation Loop of the IDC theory is consisted of acquiring, combining, and staging components. From a learning system design perspective, the IDC theory provides a useful reference framework to guide the system designers on how to design a learning system. In this article, guided by the Creation Loop anchored concept of the IDC theory and the Creation Loop components, a social networking platform named CoCoing.info is implemented and illustrated. Learners on the platform can acquire their knowledge collaboratively, combine their knowledge in a shared workspace, and stage to present their work in the classroom. The developing experiences of the CoCoing.info indicate that a well-designed developing guideline such as the IDC theory provides system designers an effective and accurate developing process.