We describe an innovative new program in software-driven systems design. The program is experience driven and competency based. Students are apprentices in the traditional sense of the term. The goal is to establish and nurture a community of master software developers / system designers. This program creates some unique support needs as well. Core to meeting these needs is a tablet based computer with curriculum delivery, collaborative development support, communication support, and intra-community social networking tools. We describe the development of the desired support tool and link t 968) depiction of a Dynabook.
