Semantic web based learning styles identification for social learning environments personalization

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Halimi ◽  
Hassina Seridi-Bouchelaghem
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
Semantic Web ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning

Adult Learner Characteristics Important for Successful Learning in Cross-Cultural Web-Based Learning Environments in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 436-469
Author(s):  
Joseph George M. Lutta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Web Based Learning

For more than 40 years, cognitive psychological perspectives have dominated pedagogical frameworks and models for designing technology-mediated teaching and learning environments. Social learning perspectives are increasingly becoming viable or even desirable frames for research and practice as pertains to teaching and learning, particularly in web-based learning environments (WBLEs). The author considers these social learning perspectives and how they relate to the design and implementation of curricula that are delivered in web-based learning environments in higher education. The author further reviews the foundational theories of adult learning that enhance adult learners' experiences in cross-cultural web-based learning environments. This review and analysis of the research related to social learning perspectives on WBLEs have three implications for future research and practice: (1) examining learners' individual characteristics in WBLEs, (2) identifying strategies for promoting social interaction in WBLEs, and (3) developing effective design principles for WBLEs. The author presents recommendations for future research.

Supporting Evolution of Knowledge Artifacts in Web Based Learning Environments

2009 ◽  
pp. 142-167
Author(s):  
Dimitris Kotzinos ◽  
Giorgos Flouris ◽  
Yannis Tzitzikas
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Knowledge Repository ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Collaborative Knowledge

The development of collaborative e-learning environments that support the evolution of semantically described knowledge artifacts is a challenging task. In this chapter we elaborate on usage scenarios and requirements for environments grounded on learning theories that stress on collaborative knowledge creation activities. Subsequently, we present a comprehensive suite of services, comprising an emerging framework, called Semantic Web Knowledge Middleware (SWKM), that enables the collaborative evolution of both domain abstractions and conceptualizations, and data classified using them. The suite includes advanced services for ontology change, comparison and versioning over a common knowledge repository offering persistent storage and validation.

Social learning constructs and employee learning performance in informal Web-based learning environments

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 394-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
HyunKyung Lee ◽  
MyungGeun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between social learning constructs and perceived learning performance in corporate informal Web-based learning environments. The study aims at providing significant implications for corporate educators who have worked on designing social learning environments in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach To identify the casual relationship of the proposed research model, data collected from 523 South Koreans who were corporate employees and social media users were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings The results indicate that self-motivation, learning community and social media usage were significantly related to perceived learning performance. In addition, social media usage mediated the relationship between the other social learning constructs and the learning performance. Originality/value Given that corporate personnel typically gain job-related knowledge and skills through social learning, corporate educators need to provide learners with social learning environments that are conducive to self-motivation and learning community. Social media, when used as a learning tool, might not sufficiently improve learning performance without the help of other social learning constructs. Findings shed light on which social learning constructs are essential to effective social learning environment design in the workplace.

Adult Learner Characteristics Important for Successful Learning in Cross-Cultural Web-Based Learning Environments in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 172-205
Author(s):  
Joseph George M. Lutta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Web Based Learning

For more than 40 years, cognitive psychological perspectives have dominated pedagogical frameworks and models for designing technology-mediated teaching and learning environments. Social learning perspectives are increasingly becoming viable or even desirable frames for research and practice as pertains to teaching and learning, particularly in web-based learning environments (WBLEs). The author considers these social learning perspectives and how they relate to the design and implementation of curricula that are delivered in web-based learning environments in higher education. The author further reviews the foundational theories of adult learning that enhance adult learners' experiences in cross-cultural web-based learning environments. This review and analysis of the research related to social learning perspectives on WBLEs have three implications for future research and practice: (1) examining learners' individual characteristics in WBLEs, (2) identifying strategies for promoting social interaction in WBLEs, and (3) developing effective design principles for WBLEs. The author presents recommendations for future research.

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.

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