scholarly journals Making sense of audit trail data

Author(s):  
Gregor E. Kennedy ◽  
Terry S. Judd

<span>In this paper we argue that the use of audit trail data for research and evaluation purposes has attracted scepticism due to real and perceived difficulties associated with the data's interpretation. We suggest that educational technology researchers and evaluators need to better understand how audit trail data can be processed and analysed effectively, and identify three stages of audit trail analysis. We present an investigation of a computer based learning resource as a vehicle for exploring strategies that can assist researchers and evaluators in the analysis and interpretation of audit trail data. The analytical approach we describe is iterative in nature, moving to greater levels of specificity as it proceeds. By combining this approach with primarily descriptive techniques we were able to establish distinct patterns of access to the learning resource. We then performed a series of cluster analyses which, guided by a clear understanding of two critical components of the learning environment, led to the identification of four distinct 'types' or 'categories' of users. Our results demonstrate that it is possible to document meaningful usage patterns at a number of levels of analysis using electronic records from technology based learning environments. The implications of these results for future work are discussed.</span>

Author(s):  
Andrew Sija

<p>E-learning is playing very important role in the present educational scenario. It has potential to change the whole education system and due to this reason, it has become one of the most preferred subjects for the researchers and scholars working on the various aspects of e-learning. This study is looking into various research works on e-learning for IPTS (Private Institutions of Higher Learning) in Sarawak. The principle objectives of this research includes to examine the suitable research model describing on the methods that shows the motivation in e-learning, (ii) to identify the suitable type of learning in higher education and (iii) to investigate the problems and challenges of implementing e-learning in Private Institute of Higher Learning Sarawak. This study therefore examined the prime factors of two selected IPTS in Sarawak (Saujana Academy of Travel and Tour (SATT) and IBS College (formerly known as Institute BREM Sarawak) in implementing an E-learning and the relations between each influencing factors of acceptance in E-Learning in the University/Colleges by adopting the two basic types of learning which were Computer Based Learning and Internet Based Learning as proposed by Algahtani, 2011. The resulting analysis and interpretation provided a description of the performance of E-Learning influenced by the variables which were the engagement of E-Learning, facilities and computer literacy. The qualitative method in this study derived from a constructive perspective involving in-depth face to face interview with the respondents. The outcome of this study depicted that the influence of internet connectivity and computer-based knowledge equipped the E-Learning implementation and discovered of the advantages and disadvantages of E-Learning in education industry. Based on the findings, three primary variables identified with supporting factors emerged as the critical components categories in this study and these categories represent a conceptual framework for solving E-Learning issues.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0620/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>


Author(s):  
Ahmad Arifin Zain ◽  
Widya Pratiwi

This study aims to 1) obtain information about the use of computer-based learning media as a learning resource in thematic learning; 2) obtaining views and obstacles faced by teachers and students in thematic learning; and 3) designing and making learning media that need to be developed in thematic learning. The subjects of this study were classroom teachers and students at SDN 1 Karanganyar. The technique of collecting information and data is in the form of observation guidelines, interviews and documentation. The analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative analysis. The preliminary findings conclude that 1) The use of computer-based learning media as a learning resource in thematic learning that has been carried out has been less attractive to students. 2) Limited use of learning media to support independent learning. 3) There are obstacles in delivering abstract material such as historical material and the lack of appropriate learning media, so it requires a lot of learning media that can visualize the material so that it is more interesting and more concrete. 4) Learning media that need to be developed in thematic learning, namely the material of the colonial period national events with interactive Powerpoint.


2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulia Suryani ◽  
Melisa Melisa

The background of this research is the use of unvaried learning resources causes tired and bored students in following the lecture. Boredom experienced make the students difficult to think creatively, so that they only work based on the example problems and discussion of the lecturer given. To solve the problems, one of the media that can be used is a computer-based learning media. This research aims to see the effectiveness of student learning media towards the attitudes of students in the subject of Space Geometry. Type of research is a developmental research. This research developed a  computer-based learning media on the subject of space geometry. Model of development used on this research is a model of instructional Development Institute (IDI). IDI applies the principles of systems approach. There are three stages of a systems approach, namely the discovery (define) or a needs analysis, development (develop), and evaluation (Evaluate). The instrument used in this research was a questionnaire of attitude. Computer-based instructional media on the lecture of Space Geometry has a positive attitude towards students. It is found from the results of the questionnaire that student attitudes toward computer-based learning media are  interested and very interested in computer-based learning media. This is pictured out by the results of percentage ranging between 66% - 89%. Based on the previous explanation, it can be concluded that the use of computer-based learning media has a positive influence, so that it can be used as a medium of learning in the subject of Space Geometry.


2014 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle E. Freese ◽  
Patricia Documét ◽  
J. Joseph Lawrence ◽  
Faina Linkov ◽  
Ronald E. LaPorte ◽  
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2003 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Berit Baeßler ◽  
Stephanie Lücke ◽  
Bernhard Koring ◽  
Susanne Kinnebrock ◽  
Patrick Rössler

Zusammenfassung. Der vorliegende Beitrag entwickelt auf der Basis von pädagogischen Überlegungen und lernpsychologischen Forschungsergebnissen zur computerunterstützten Wissensvermittlung eine Konzeptualisierung von E-Learning-Systemen und deren von konsequentem Qualitätsmanagement begleitete Umsetzung. Die vorgestellte theoriegeleitete Vorgehensweise wird anhand der Entwicklung und Realisierung des internetgestützten Lernsystems “CLIC Computer-based Learning: Introduction to Communications“ veranschaulicht, das an der Universität Erfurt erarbeitet wird. Der Aufsatz befasst sich sowohl mit der Koordination auf der Ebene der Produktion (Didaktik, Inhalt, Technik) als auch auf der Ebene der Rezeption (Lern- und Kommunikationsformen, Lernorganisation). Die explorativ angelegte Evaluation des ersten Einsatzes von CLIC belegt ein weitgehend gelungenes Konzept und Qualitätsmanagement. Vorgestellt werden ausgewählte Evaluationsergebnisse zur Koordination und Organisation der Wissensvermittlung sowie des sozialen Kontaktes zwischen Studierenden und Dozierenden. Anhand von drei in der Evaluation empirisch ermittelten E-Learning-Typen werden Probleme und Potenziale beim E-Learning aufgezeigt und Schlussfolgerungen für die koordinierende Gestaltung von E-Learning-Systemen gezogen.


1991 ◽  
Vol 36 (11) ◽  
pp. 998-998
Author(s):  
Sydney W. Howard

Author(s):  
M. Safrudin ◽  
Sutaryat Trisnamansyah ◽  
Tb. Abin Syamsuddin Makmun ◽  
Deni Darmawan

The aimed of this studied was developed learning through computer-assisted as BCBL. Result of this studied have been stated that: (a) the potential of five high schools in Karawang districts supported the implementation of BCBL development, (b) planning of BCBL development through a systematic development stages from preparation, production, simulation, experiment, and publication, (c) the implementation result of BCBL learning through revision tested were learner activity and higher autonomy. Keywords: BCBL; Independence Self-reliance; Student Competence.


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