scholarly journals Social Networks in Regulation Learning Process Quality

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Rūdolfs Gulbis
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning

<p>Successful web-based learning depends on several key factors. These include the quality of the learning tools, the motivation of users, and the credibility of the learning materials as well as their significance in the eyes of users. It is possible to find numerous examples of web-based lifelong learning approaches that can be viewed on social networks and discussion forums. The research for this study included designing several blog-based discussion forums where user activities were logged and the results were compared to usercompleted questionnaires for similar activities. Several user behaviour identification models were designed based on algorithmically computed tallies of user behaviours. These models are currently being applied for further study to measure user behaviours in virtual learning environments.</p>

Exploring Social Learning Constructs in Corporate Informal Web-based Learning Environments

2016 ◽  
pp. 19-36
Author(s):  
Hyunkyung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Community Interaction ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Literature Reviews

As many organizations have taken an interest in social learning, they have been concerned with how to design effective social learning environments for their learners. Although there are studies regarding the importance of social learning, the use of social learning tools, and the implementation and challenges of social learning in the workplace, there is little research on what social learning constructs are crucial for designing social learning environments. This chapter aims to explore social learning constructs in corporate informal web-based learning environments. To achieve its purpose, this chapter initially identified major social learning constructs in informal web-based learning environments based on theoretical grounds and literature reviews. As a result, learning, community, interaction, and social media were identified as environmental constructs, and motivation and self-efficacy were identified as individual constructs.

scholarly journals Alternative Assessment Approaches and Quality Product Design Within Web-Based Learning Environments

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-74
Author(s):  
Ahlam Mohammed Al-Abdullatif
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Assessment Approach ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the present study is to identify the impact of the alternative web-based self and peer assessment approaches on improving the quality of student educational projects. In this context, a study was carried out during the second semester of the 2017-2018 academic year among 48 postgraduate students at King Faisal University. Results indicated that both self and peer-assessment approaches are effective when assessing the quality of educational products. The results also showed that the extent of student experience with the self-assessment approach affects their assessment credibility and objectivity. This study emphasized the value of utilizing alternative assessment approaches in web-based learning environments as means of improving student performance, particularly when designing educational products. It may have theoretical and pedagogical implications for learners and teachers.

scholarly journals INTERACTION IN ASYNCHRONOUS WEB- BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: STRATEGIES SUPPORTED BY EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Younghee Woo ◽  
Thomas C. Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Pragmatic Strategies ◽  
Meaningful Interaction

Because of the perceived advantages and the promotion of Web-based learning environments (WBLEs) by commercial interests as well as educational technologists, knowing how to develop and implement WBLEs will probably not be a choice, but a necessity for most educators and trainers in the future. However, many instructors still don’t understand the most effective strategies for designing and implementing effective WBLEs even though numerous studies have demonstrated that the success or failure of online learning depends largely on the quality of interaction within those learning environments. Indeed, it has been said learning is impossible without meaningful cognitive interaction. However, this kind of interaction does not occur by itself. The primary goal of this paper is to explore the importance and characteristics of meaningful interaction in online learning, especially in asynchronous contexts. A secondary goal of this paper is to present several pragmatic strategies for improving meaningful interactions in WBLEs on the basis of a review of relevant research literature. 

Developing information literacy courses for students through virtual learning environments in Tanzania: Prospects and challenges

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110182
Author(s):  
Evans F Wema
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The Face

This article reviews literature on the use of virtual learning environments by highlighting their potential and the challenges of introducing the same in Tanzania. It introduces the concept of virtual learning environments by demonstrating their applications to support teaching and learning. The article discusses the use of virtual learning environments in teaching information literacy courses by highlighting the success of using such tools in facilitating the teaching of information literacy courses to library users. In this review, special emphasis is placed on attempts by Tanzanian institutions of higher learning to introduce web-based teaching of information literacy and the challenges faced. The review reveals the need for Tanzanian institutions of higher learning to develop virtual learning environments to facilitate the teaching of information literacy courses to students and faculty so as to reach many of those who may not manage to attend the face-to-face information literacy sessions that are offered by librarians on a regular basis.

scholarly journals Identifying pedagogical intervention in MOOCs learning processes: a conversational agent proposal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Rossi ◽  
Victor Ströele ◽  
Fernanda Campos ◽  
Regina Braga ◽  
José Maria N. David
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Conversational Agent ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Pedagogical Intervention ◽  
Intervention Process ◽  
New Challenges

Monitoring students in virtual learning environments can be a time-consuming task. Professors and tutors must accompany students in an agile manner. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of discussion forums posed new challenges. This work proposes a conversational agent to automatically detect which pedagogical intervention is necessary to guide students in MOOCs environments. Through the attributes of the students' post messages, it is possible to classify which action will be carried out by the agent, applying specific dialogue patterns. In some more specific cases, the tutor's attention is immediately requested. The proposal was evaluated through a feasibility study to verify if semantic detection can contribute to guide the intervention process. According to the results, it is possible to support the tutor, as only 35.2% of interactions required the tutor's action.

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