Abstract: Techniques providing focus to portion(s) of content for Web resources (either published, authored, etc., by the user, or by other third-parties) are described. In accordance with an embodiment, users may designate portion(s) of content for focus by specifying shapes around the portion(s) for which focus is to be provided. In accordance with another embodiment, users may designate portion(s) of content for focus by using pre-identified tag elements of the Web resource. The portion(s) of content for which focus is provided may appear lighter than the content or which no focus has been provided, thereby giving an effect of a spotlight shining on the portion(s) for which focus has been provided. Information associated with each of the designated portion(s) may be shared with other users. In this way, any user visiting a Web resource that includes content for which focus has been provided may be able to view such content.

Abstract: A collaborative learning system and method, which allows a user to create and organize at least one learning path and to find consolidated content on particular subjects is provided. Also provided is a computer-readable storage medium containing a program, which when executed by a computer, performs an operation. The method includes creating one or more study items and storing electronically the one or more study items. The method also includes adding the one or more study items to a learning path, wherein the learning path is electronically stored, and wherein each of the one or more study items has an associated designation. The method further includes arranging the one or more study items within the learning path in a logical order, wherein the learning path incrementally provides information regarding a particular topic as the learning path is traversed.