A five stage TRACE cognitive process model provides the system framework for discovering, developing, exchanging, applying, and integrating knowledge in individual and group problem-solving tasks. The user interacts with the system using a question prompt and response mode via the user interface, which is coupled to the TRACE Knowledge Processor. One embodiment of the present invention is software (local or web-based) that supply a general template with prompts to aid the user in complex creative tasks, such as preparing a plan, developing a curriculum, or designing a project. The present invention enables the users to generate and organize ideas, and finally to present their results in a format that is easily searchable, accessible, and a resource for future users of the system. The present invention enables the user to organize ideas for innovation and communication with collaborators and for assessment by team leaders or instructors.
Trace cognitive process model and knowledge processor