scholarly journals Sequencing educational resources with Seqins

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1479-1497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Queirós ◽  
Paulo Leal ◽  
José Campos
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Educational Resources ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Automatic Evaluation ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Evaluation Systems ◽  
E Learning

Existing adaptive educational hypermedia systems have been using learning resources sequencing approaches in order to enrich the learning experience. In this context, educational resources, either expository or evaluative, play a central role. However, there is a lack of tools that support sequencing essentially due to the fact that existing specifications are complex. This paper presents Seqins as a sequencing tool of digital educational resources. Seqins includes a simple and flexible sequencing model that will foster heterogeneous students to learn at different rhythms. The tool communicates through the IMS Learning Tools Interoperability specification with a plethora of e-learning systems such as learning management systems, repositories, authoring and automatic evaluation systems. In order to validate Seqins we integrate it in an e-learning Ensemble framework instance for the computer programming learning domain.

Integrating the LMS in Service Oriented eLearning Systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Paulo Leal ◽  
Ricardo Queirós
Keyword(s):  
Web Services ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Heterogeneous Systems ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Automatic Evaluation ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Large Classes ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Learning Management

Learning management systems are routinely used for presenting, solving and grading exercises with large classes. However, teachers are constrained to use questions with pre-defined answers, such as multiple-choice, to automatically correct the exercises of their students. Complex exercises cannot be evaluated automatically by the LMS and require the coordination of a set of heterogeneous systems. For instance, programming exercises require a specialized exercise resolution environment and automatic evaluation features, each provided by a different type of system. In this paper, the authors discuss an approach for the coordination of a network of eLearning systems supporting the resolution of exercises. The proposed approach is based on a pivot component embedded in the LMS and has two main roles: 1) provide an exercise resolution environment, and 2) coordinate communication between the LMS and other systems, exposing their functions as web services. The integration of the pivot component in the LMS relies on Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI). This paper presents an architecture to coordinate a network of eLearning systems and validate the proposed approach by creating such a network integrated with LMS from two different vendors.

Technology Enhanced Learning Tools

2008 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Goran Shimic
Keyword(s):  
Main Part ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Short Description ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Intelligent Behavior ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Enhanced Learning

This chapter emphasizes the variety of today’s e-learning systems. They have both positive and negative characteristics. Several useful tools are common for these systems. The main part of this chapter contains a detailed description of e-learning systems and their tools. If a system is appropriate for the needs of the learner then it has more intelligent behavior and its tools are more specialized. Some systems have separate tools that act as standalone applications. Others contain built in tools. In this chapter, the e-learning tools are grouped by their functions. Owing to standardization efforts, the differences between the e-learning tools become their advantages, and the e-learning systems become interoperable. The intelligent learning management systems (ILMS) become a new way to integrate the benefits of the different e-learning systems. At the end of the chapter there is a short description of an ILMS named Multitutor. This represents a possible way of future e-learning systems development.

scholarly journals A Semantic Web Solution for Enhancing The Interoperability of E-learning Systems by Using Next Generation of SCORM Specifications

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdellah Bakhouyi ◽  
Rachid Dehbi ◽  
Mouad Banane ◽  
Mohamed Talea
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Tech Nologies ◽  
E Learning

E-learning is a very dynamic field, constantly growing, which refers to an educa-tional content or learning experiences provided or made by means of digital tech-nologies. The development of this area has a direct impact on the quality of edu-cation and cost reduction. E-learning is now dominated by learning management systems such as Moo-dle, to improve the interoperability of these systems; the use of data / resources is a major requirement, this need to push the e-Learning community to seek new approaches to improve this interoperability of systems. On the other hand, se-mantic Web technologies offers standards like RDF allows to describe Web re-sources with their metadata. We propose in this work an approach based on Se-mantic Web technology to improve the interoperability of e-Learning systems like Moodle.

A Novel Communication Model Based on SOAP and SCORM in E-Learning

2013 ◽  
Vol 655-657 ◽  
pp. 1791-1794
Author(s):  
Xiao Fen Zhang ◽  
Yi Hou ◽  
Jia Lin Ma
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

In order to increase the utilization of learning resources and produce interchangeable components, a novel communication model is proposed. The model utilizes SCORM to standardize the learning contents and learning management systems and specify the behaviors of the learning contents independent of the learning management system used. At the same time, the model utilizes SOAP to increase interoperability within the wide range of programs and environments. By doing this, different learning groupwares and learning management systems can be integrated.

scholarly journals E-Learning Recommender System for Teaching Staff of Engineering Disciplines

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Elena Soldatova ◽  
Ursula Bach ◽  
Rene Vossen ◽  
Sabina Jeschke
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Recommender System ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
E Learning ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
User Friendly

Studies show that Learning Management Systems at university level often are lacking necessary for teaching staff member features such as support of various didactical approaches, consideraion of different specifics of engineering disciplines, user-friendly interface. In this paper, a new recommender system aimed at teaching staff of engineering disciplines who wish to use E-Learning tools in their courses is proposed. The system will take into consideration the level of user experience, assess the elements of a teaching scenario and provide guidlines on the contents of the particular element with regards of the engineering specifics. As a result a lecturer should be able to create his E-Learning course that then will be running as a course within the university LMS. The novelty of the recommender system is that criteria used by the system are based on standards for engineering education in conjunction with the framework for pedagogical evaluation of Virtual Learning Environments.

Integrating the LMS in Service Oriented eLearning Systems

2012 ◽  
pp. 1261-1271
Author(s):  
José Paulo Leal ◽  
Ricardo Queirós
Keyword(s):  
Web Services ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Heterogeneous Systems ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Automatic Evaluation ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Large Classes ◽  
Service Oriented ◽  
Learning Management

Learning management systems are routinely used for presenting, solving and grading exercises with large classes. However, teachers are constrained to use questions with pre-defined answers, such as multiple-choice, to automatically correct the exercises of their students. Complex exercises cannot be evaluated automatically by the LMS and require the coordination of a set of heterogeneous systems. For instance, programming exercises require a specialized exercise resolution environment and automatic evaluation features, each provided by a different type of system. In this paper, the authors discuss an approach for the coordination of a network of eLearning systems supporting the resolution of exercises. The proposed approach is based on a pivot component embedded in the LMS and has two main roles: 1) provide an exercise resolution environment, and 2) coordinate communication between the LMS and other systems, exposing their functions as web services. The integration of the pivot component in the LMS relies on Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI). This paper presents an architecture to coordinate a network of eLearning systems and validate the proposed approach by creating such a network integrated with LMS from two different vendors.

scholarly journals Using Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Approach to Evaluate Learning Management Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 117-131
Author(s):  
Alaa M. Momani
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Multi Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Learning Management

E-learning is one of the fastest growing areas of the high technology development, especially in the academic environments. However, the instructor is a very important factor in the learning process, but the advantages of e-learning change the role which the instructor plays in this process. E-learning gives an opportunity to anyone to learn in a rapid and customised way. Nowadays, many learning management systems (LMSs) available in the marketplace offer electronic teaching and learning tools. Choosing the most appropriate LMS that fits the needs and requirements of instructor and the learner is one of the most confusing and difficult decisions to any educational institution. Accordingly, the need to a computer-based tool for getting help in taking such a decision is rising on. This paper offers a solution to this problem. It provides a description about a web-based decision support system named Easy Way to Evaluate LMS (EW-LMS). It has been developed by adopting multi-attribute decision-making algorithm in order to select the best LMS depending on the user needs.

scholarly journals What drives Success of Learning Management Systems in Sri Lanka: Student Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Samarasinghe ◽  
G D T D Chandrasiri
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Success Model ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Developments in Information technology has made rapid changes in the traditional teaching and learning methods in organizations, such as higher education institutions. This new method of teaching and learning is enabled mainly through Learning Management Systems. Issues in effective implementation and management of such systems have drawn the attention of many researchers. However, LMS success research still lacks particularly in the Sri Lankan higher education context. Hence, the purpose of this research was to examine the success of e-Learning systems in the Sri Lankan higher education context. The conceptual model was tested by fitting it to data collected from undergraduate students using learning management systems. This was the first study to test a multidimensional e-Learning systems success model (DeLone and McLean’s, 2003, IS success model) in the Sri Lankan context. Of the quality dimensions considered, quality of the information/content provided by the system was the most influential. Student satisfaction had the largest effect size on benefits to students. This study provides meaningful insights particularly relevant to e-Learning implementers in higher education in Sri Lanka.

The Evolution of E-learning Management Systems

2013 ◽  
pp. 93-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuno Sotero Alves da Silva ◽  
Gonçalo Jorge Morais da Costa ◽  
Mary Prior ◽  
Simon Rogerson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Learning Concept ◽  
Model Personalization

The development of educational technologies is enhancing a distinctive feature of learning environments: the learner’s personalized environment. However, the current literature in e-learning seems to neglect an important discussion: will individuals (learners and lecturers) and organizations face an enhancement concerning ethical dilemmas due to this evolution? To promote this discussion, this paper builds on a consideration of e-learning definition and its ethical dilemmas, and human-centred learning concept and its dimensions, to examine the implications of integrating social and cultural contexts. By examining the evolution of e-learning management systems the argument progresses to a discussion of the relationships between pedagogy and ethics. By framing evidence at different scales, the authors critically reflect on the ethical dilemmas embedded in e-learning systems. The discussion concludes with advocating the adoption of an extension of “three P” mode of pedagogy to become the “P3E” model: personalization, participation, productivity, lecturer’s ethics, learner’s ethics, and organizational ethics.

The Evolution of E-learning Management Systems

2012 ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Nuno Sotero Alves da Silva ◽  
Gonçalo Jorge Morais da Costa ◽  
Mary Prior ◽  
Simon Rogerson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Learning Concept ◽  
Model Personalization

The development of educational technologies is enhancing a distinctive feature of learning environments: the learner’s personalized environment. However, the current literature in e-learning seems to neglect an important discussion: will individuals (learners and lecturers) and organizations face an enhancement concerning ethical dilemmas due to this evolution? To promote this discussion, this paper builds on a consideration of e-learning definition and its ethical dilemmas, and human-centred learning concept and its dimensions, to examine the implications of integrating social and cultural contexts. By examining the evolution of e-learning management systems the argument progresses to a discussion of the relationships between pedagogy and ethics. By framing evidence at different scales, the authors critically reflect on the ethical dilemmas embedded in e-learning systems. The discussion concludes with advocating the adoption of an extension of “three P” mode of pedagogy to become the “P3E” model: personalization, participation, productivity, lecturer’s ethics, learner’s ethics, and organizational ethics.

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