Cognitive support embedded in self-regulated e-learning systems for students with special learning needs

At the interdisciplinary intersection of mobile computing and e-learning, mobile learning is a new paradigm that promises to revolutionize learning by supporting new pedagogical approaches and learning experiences. The unique advantage of mobile learning is to encourage learners to learn in an authentic environment with the help of their mobile devices. In mobile learning systems, recommendation technology can play an important role by providing suitable learning resources to learners according to their interests and preferences. However, the learning needs of learners are dynamically changing as they change their physical location and participate in different activities in the mobile learning environment. Recommendation results cannot reflect actual demands of learners if the learner’s context is ignored. Integrating context into the recommendation process brings along opportunities to better understand the dynamic requirements of learners, but also challenges to constantly improve the existing recommendation mechanism. This chapter aims at providing an overview of these opportunities and challenges.

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Management of Latent Learning Needs in Adaptive e-Learning Systems

2013 Seventh International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems ◽

10.1109/cisis.2013.66 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Nicola Capuano ◽

Saverio Salerno ◽

Giuseppina Rita Mangione ◽

Anna Pierri

Keyword(s):

Learning Systems ◽

Learning Needs ◽

Latent Learning ◽

E Learning

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Empirical validation of the importance of employees' learning motivation for workplace e-learning in Taiwanese organisations

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology ◽

10.14742/ajet.829 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Hsiu-Ju Chen ◽

Chia-Hung Kao

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Employee Training ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Learning Motivation ◽

Learning Needs ◽

Information Systems Success ◽

Success Model ◽

Information Systems Success Model ◽

E Learning

<span>E-learning systems, adopted by organisations for employee training to enhance employees' performance, are characterised by self-directed, autonomous learning. Learning motivation is then of importance in the design of e-learning practices in workplace. However, empirical study of the alignment of e-learning with individual learning needs and organisational goals is an area with limited research. This study intends to clarify the importance of learning motivation in employees' e-learning systems use behaviour, based on the information systems success model. Data from one hundred and eighty-five employees who used e-learning systems in their work environment were gathered in Taiwan and analysed with PLS. Results showed that employees' learning motivation, reflecting their learning needs and strengths, influenced perceived usefulness and satisfaction with e-learning, and their use of the systems, which enhanced their task performance. The results validated the importance of employees' learning motivation and the need for alignment of employees' learning needs and organisational goals in e-learning training. The clarification can help facilitate an organisation's human capital management, and contributes to further advancement of the information systems success model.</span>

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Computer-Based Exploratory Learning Systems for Handicapped Children

Journal of Educational Technology Systems ◽

10.2190/8p4p-q1a7-rfd4-xyw4 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 125-132

Author(s):

Leo D. Geoffrion

Keyword(s):

Language Acquisition ◽

Language Skills ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Learning Needs ◽

Exploratory Learning ◽

Handicapped Children ◽

Computer Based ◽

Normal Language ◽

Special Learning Needs ◽

Answering Questions

Computer-based exploratory learning systems are programs which emphasize using the computer to help children learn by manipulating their surroundings instead of answering questions posed by others. For example, in exploratory learning students might improve their reading and language skills by using the computer to draw pictures, write and edit stories, solve problems or play games. Pilot research with handicapped students using LOGO, CARIS, the Talking Typewriter, and other computer-based exploratory learning systems has shown that this approach may be more effective for reading and language skills because it parallels more accurately the stages of normal language acquisition and because it adapts more easily to their special learning needs. Particularly interesting is the finding that handicapped children often demonstrate skills thought to be beyond their ability.

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Teachers’ Professional Development and E-Learning

Sumerianz Journal of Education, Linguistics and Literature ◽

10.47752/sjell.42.48.57 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 48-57

Author(s):

Kaskani Aliki ◽

Dimogeronta Panagiota

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Effective Means ◽

Learning Needs ◽

Major Area ◽

Student Counselling ◽

Efl Teachers ◽

E Learning ◽

Special Learning Needs ◽

Teachers Professional Development

Teachers’ professional development is a process in which teachers constantly transform their practice through their participation in training and educational programs, among other practices. This process is significant, since teachers have to face numerous challenges, due to the fact that education is a dynamic process. The advances in technology have enabled teachers’ professional development through e-learning, which is supported by various studies to be an effective means. The aim of this paper is to examine the importance and usefulness of e-learning.However, teaching students with special learning needs is the first major area in which teachers identify their educational needs, followed by teaching in a multicultural setting and student counselling. In addition, EFL teachers acknowledge, understand and accept the important role of e-learning in facilitating, supporting and encouraging their professional development. Moreover, the access to resources of e-learning, the existence of skilled teachers’ educators and technical support, and the evaluation of the program were found to facilitate their participation in an e-learning training program

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Platform for Analysing and Encouraging Student Activity on Contest and E-learning Systems

OLYMPIADS IN INFORMATICS ◽

10.15388/ioi.2018.07 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 85-98

Author(s):

Bojan Kostadinov ◽

Mile Jovanov ◽

Emil STANKOV

Keyword(s):

Machine Learning ◽

Data Collection ◽

Educational Policy ◽

Learning Systems ◽

Data Sources ◽

Or Education ◽

Student Activity ◽

The World ◽

E Learning ◽

Analyse Data

Data collection and machine learning are changing the world. Whether it is medicine, sports or education, companies and institutions are investing a lot of time and money in systems that gather, process and analyse data. Likewise, to improve competitiveness, a lot of countries are making changes to their educational policy by supporting STEM disciplines. Therefore, it’s important to put effort into using various data sources to help students succeed in STEM. In this paper, we present a platform that can analyse student’s activity on various contest and e-learning systems, combine and process the data, and then present it in various ways that are easy to understand. This in turn enables teachers and organizers to recognize talented and hardworking students, identify issues, and/or motivate students to practice and work on areas where they’re weaker.

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