scholarly journals Tutorial on Open Source Online Learning Recommenders

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Róbert Pálovics ◽  
Domokos Kelen ◽  
András A. Benczúr
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Open Source

Shaping the Future of Telecollaboration

2019 ◽  
pp. 151-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Andujar
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Cultural Knowledge ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
The Web

This chapter analyzes the present situation of telecollaboration processes in synchronous online learning environments. The Web RTC protocol is presented as a new tool for online videoconferencing and telecollaboration that may potentially change the already in use applications for such purposes. In this vein, its characteristics such as P2P connectivity, open source protocol, no plugins installation, scalability, and accessibility guarantee that this technological development will help enhance the learning process at different levels. Higher institutions and practitioners will particularly benefit from the use of this technology as its use will increase cross-cultural knowledge as well as expand students' opportunities for out-of-class tuition.

Developing a Dynamic and Responsive Online Learning Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 92-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Buchan
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Institutional Level ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Community Source

Charles Stuart University adopted the open source software, Sakai, as the foundation for the university’s new, integrated Online Learning Environment. This study explores whether a pedagogical advantage exists in adopting such an open source learning management system. Research suggests that the community source approach to development of open source software has many inherent pedagogical advantages, but this paper examines whether this is due to the choice of open source software or simply having access to appropriate technology for learning and teaching in the 21st century. The author also addresses the challenges of the project management methodology and processes in the large-scale implementation of an open-source courseware management solution at the institutional level. Consequently, this study outlines strategies that an institution can use to harness the potential of a community source approach to software development to meet the institutional and individual user needs into the future.

scholarly journals Challenges of Transitioning to e-learning System with Learning Objects Capabilities

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslava Raspopovic ◽  
Svetlana Cvetanovic ◽  
Aleksandar Jankulovic
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Transitional Challenges

<p>In order for higher education institutions, which implements blended and/or online learning to remain competitive and innovative it needs to keep up with the cutting edge technological and educational advances. This task is usually very difficult, keeping in mind the budget constraints that many institutions have. This usually implies that existing open source solutions have to be used and adapted to individual needs of each institution. Keeping up with the current technological advances often brings not only financial challenges, but also transitional challenges that may put at risk learning quality and reputation of the institution, as well as performance of students. This work describes the features of the system, results and challenges of transitioning to e-learning system that displays learning materials through sequence of reusable learning objects (LOs) from the system that does not have these capabilities. The goal of such system is to increase reusability of learning content, and moreover, to increase online interactivity and communication between the instructor and students. Findings of this work reveal advantages, disadvantages and potential obstacle of implementation e-learning system with LOs and give an overview of suggestions for implementation improvements. These suggestions are given based on evaluation of implementation of new e-learning system with LOs, after the transition from the traditional e-learning system. Furthermore, based on the research of existing methodologies in the field of information systems, and the results of this research, this work proposes methodology for transferring into e-learning system with LOs. </p>

Using Video and Web Conferencing Tools to Support Online Learning

2013 ◽  
pp. 149-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Jones ◽  
Fred Kolloff ◽  
MaryAnn Kolloff
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Web Conferencing ◽  
Software Programs ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Do So

This chapter examines effective methods for using video and web conferencing tools to support online learning. The authors discuss the concept of presence, how web conferencing can be used to support presence in online courses, and why it is important to do so. Because of the impact web conferencing can have in learning, this chapter explores a variety of teaching roles that best leverage these conferencing tools. The chapter includes information on various web conferencing software programs (paid and open source). Best practices for using web conferencing tools in online learning are also explored.

Enhancing Interpretation of Learned Concepts Through an Online Tensile Strength Simulation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Seely ◽  
Karl M. Kapp ◽  
Larraine A. Kapka ◽  
Steven Wendel
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Tensile Testing ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Impact Testing ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Post Test

This NSF funded project was a collaborative research effort that focused on the development and implementation of an open source, online virtual tensile strength testing simulation. The simulation was designed to emphasize the equations used as part of tensile testing rather than solely on the use of the tensile testing equipment. The resulting simulator was utilized by engineering technology and engineering students in higher education as well as pre-engineering high school students in the Project Lead The Way network. The research tested whether or not an online learning simulation can be effective for tensile testing instruction. The developed simulation was designed to focus on and exploit concepts to enhance student ability of interpreting the resultant stress-strain curve by applying mathematical concepts of graphing, predicting and applied knowledge of material properties. Further, the open source tool was developed with a prepare, practice, perform framework allowing students with different knowledge sets to choose the most appropriate level of scaffolding to match their comfort level, enhancing self-efficacy. Analysis of the gathered results of each learner for the pre- and post-test showed a significant improvement after the experience, the pre-test mean score was 53.16 points, while the post-test mean was 72.42 (out of 80), suggesting the online learning simulation had a positive effect on learning. This project has since expanded tensile testing to include hardness and impact testing. Final results will be presented for all three testing methods using both high school and college students as test subjects comparing pre- and post-test results.

Developing a Dynamic and Responsive Online Learning Environment

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Buchan
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
System Research ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Community Source

Charles Stuart University adopted the open source software, Sakai, as the foundation for the university’s new, integrated Online Learning Environment. This study explores whether a pedagogical advantage exists in adopting such an open source learning management system. Research suggests that the community source approach to development of open source software has many inherent pedagogical advantages, but this paper examines whether this is due to the choice of open source software or simply having access to appropriate technology for learning and teaching in the 21st century. The author also addresses the challenges of the project management methodology and processes in the large-scale implementation of an open-source courseware management solution at the institutional level. Consequently, this study outlines strategies that an institution can use to harness the potential of a community source approach to software development to meet the institutional and individual user needs into the future.

Community@Brighton

2010 ◽  
pp. 50-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stan Stanier
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Shared Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Strategic Vision ◽  
Network Platform

This chapter details the implementation of a university-wide social networking platform “Community@ Brighton” – using the open source Elgg platform and describes the technical, institutional and educational issues arising from the two years of experience in running the platform. The strategic vision of providing a social network platform alongside an institutional VLE to provide an integrated Shared Learning Environment is also explored, including key case studies and discussion on the challenges such technologies place on existing models of online learning and teaching.

Building Open-Source Resources for Online Learning in a Higher Education Environment

2013 ◽  
pp. 115-135
Author(s):  
Shalin Hai-Jew
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
The Us ◽  
And Training ◽  
Open Source Development

Faculty, administrators, and staff at institutions of higher education are singularly well poised to create open-source digital learning contents. Creating open-source digital learning contents seems to fit with a university’s mission and the education paradigm of sharing knowledge and training up others to move a domain field forward. Indeed, they have contributed to many open-source endeavors. While individual open-source development endeavors may require a relatively light investment by colleges and universities, the work of building open-source resources involves significant planning in order to support the endeavor in an organized way on a campus. This chapter introduces some of the known challenges and methods to building open-source resources for online learning in the higher education environment in the US.

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