The goal of the CRITON project is to provide a modern web based environment that will allow the timely assessment of the achievement of learning outcomes, thus supporting the realization of efficient personalized learning paths.

The aims are

• To support the monitoring of learners’ progress and provide indicators for successfully achieving learning outcomes;
• To support the assessment of learning paths;
• To provide a means for interaction between learners and tutors;
• To exploit social networks in order to prevent exclusion resulting from underachievement of learning outcomes.

The main outcome of the CRITON project will be a web based platform (CRITON platform) targeting learners, tutors and educational organizations of different levels that will:

• Record learners’ progress;
• Provide tools for

– analyzing the performance of learners;

– estimating the chances of finally achieving the planned learning outcomes;

– improving the communication between tutors and learners and the communication among learners;

• Include social networking tools for assessing future learning needs.