Towards Creative Smart Learning Environments

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Alejandro Catala ◽  
Javier Jaen ◽  
Patricia Pons ◽  
Fernando Garcia-Sanjuan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
Smart Learning Environments ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Creative Tasks

The creation of artefacts and entities to be used in simulated worlds and games has been used in practice to foster creativity in informal activities. Motivational issues and entertainment have therefore been combined along with creative tasks. The systems with higher complexity and more creative capabilities are usually based on WIMP interfaces, which negatively impact on the role of collaboration and active participation. This paper summarizes the main findings and the authors' experiences in the project CreateWorlds, which relies on an interactive tabletop interface in order to support the creation of 2D games. Finally, the paper discusses some key challenges that will have to be addressed to support creative smart learning environments in the future.

scholarly journals Developing Smart Learning Environments in Line with the Future Requirements of Artificial Intelligence: Saudi Universities

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Salim Alanazy
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
Smart Learning Environments ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Future ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
E Learning

The current study aims to develop smart learning environments in Saudi universities in line with the future requirements of artificial intelligence. To achieve this goal, a systematic review was conducted on studies published on Scopus and Google Scholar databases from 1990 until 2021 on the development of e-learning in the light of artificial intelligence (in addition to the relevant Arab studies). First, a list of challenges and opportunities for developing smart learning environments according to the future requirements of artificial intelligence was composed. Then, a questionnaire was prepared and reviewed by several academic experts in educational technology in Saudi universities. The study results include many challenges expected to be encountered in the smart learning environments in Saudi universities concerning the future preconditions for artificial intelligence. It also presented a number of opportunities and procedures for facing such challenges and exploiting the opportunities. Finally, some recommendations and suggestions were presented.

Building Futures

2019 ◽  
pp. 17-33
Author(s):  
Megan Hastie
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Lifelong Learners ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
Smart Learning Environments ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Future ◽  
Worthy Goal ◽  
Stem Fields Of Study

As momentum builds around the fourth industrial revolution, it is imperative that schools equip the youth of today to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow. The use of smart learning environments (SLE) is an optimal way to prepare students for the future because the use of innovative technologies and elements allow for greater flexibility, effectiveness and adaption, engagement, motivation, and feedback for the learner. It is envisioned that the “smart” learners of the future will operate in SLE that are contextual, personalized, and seamless. The learning process in the SLE will facilitate their problem solving and promote their intellectual growth as lifelong learners. This study, then, demonstrates how educational robotics can be used by educators to equip students in the UAE for futures in STEM fields of study and work. It is claimed that students who build robots build futures for themselves and their communities: a worthy goal for Emirati students in 2018, The Year of Zayed.

scholarly journals REFLECTION ON 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCES, SMART LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, AND DIGITALIZATION IN EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-93
Author(s):  
Ebba Ossiannilsson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
Smart Learning Environments ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Of Education ◽  
The Way

We are facing unprecedented social, economic, and environmental challenges due to accelerating globalization and the rapid pace of technological development. Nonetheless, these forces offer us countless new opportunities for human progress. The future is uncertain, and we cannot predict it, but we must be open and ready for it. After Covid-19, the “new normal” will be characterized by change, reorientation, and sustainability. Both studying and working have quickly changed in form, requiring digitalization and digital competence in both individuals and organizations. It has become evident that the digital revolution concerns people and their habits, behaviors, and attitudes in using the new technology. Moreover, there is a need for innovative pedagogy, and a move to curricula 4.0, which are aligned with the 4th Industrial revolution, which change the way we live, work, communicate, perform, relate, and also the way we learn, and new perspectives on quality and its effects. Online innovative education will be a strategic priority at every institution. This conceptual article is based on the current discourse on the reflection and rethinking of 21st century competences, smart learning environments, and digitalization in education. The author has provided examples of the ongoing debate. The article’s focus on the future of education is based on her own research and perspectives. The discussion is centered on the OECD report on the future of education and skills, Education 2030, and the UNESCO initiatives in the OER Recommendation and the Futures of Education - Learning to Become. Keywords: Covid-19, ecosystem, futures of education, OER Recommendation, new normal

scholarly journals The Role of Cyber Physical Systems to Improve Smart Learning Environments

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 646-651
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Cyber Physical Systems ◽  
Basic Study ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Physical Systems ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
Smart Learning Environments ◽  
Manufacturing Sectors ◽  
Almost All

The growth of technologies lead to a lot of improvements in almost all the fields. A huge man power is used in all the fields especially in manufacturing sectors. We can reduce man power mainly for the work which can be done by machines in an efficient manner. Industry 4.0 is focusing mainly for this purpose. Cyber physical systems are used to build a system with better communication and data collection in a shared and collaborative manner from all components of that system in safe and reliable manner. As though CPS is starting its implementation in all the fields this work deals mainly with role of cyber physical systems for smart learning environments. This work forms a basic study of those systems.

scholarly journals Smart learning environments in a contemporary museum: a case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-375
Author(s):  
Judita Kasperiuniene ◽  
Ilona Tandzegolskiene
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Historical Narrative ◽  
Smart Learning Environment ◽  
Smart Learning ◽  
Smart Learning Environments ◽  
The Creation

Aim. The modern museum becomes an attractive learning place and space where the visitor, depending on age and competence, develops personal experience, and constructs the learning process based on personalized goals. The article aims to reveal how spaces in museums are exploited, in what ways visitors are involved in a narrative that connects the present and the past. Concept. The research uses a case-study method to investigate the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews (Poland), Ruhr Museum (Germany), and Vienna Technical Museum (Austria). Within the smart learning environment context, this study explains how to encourage museum visitors to learn and seek answers. Results and conclusion. Four main directions are emphasized: the construction of a narrative through the creation of spaces and places, the creation of a historical narrative through simulacra, the educational effect of smart solutions, and the edutainment. The findings show that change in the museum by combining design solutions, historical narrative, time experience, and smart technologies leads to cognitive, engaging learning, touching, feeling, and experiencing different emotions, encouraging a return to the museum, inviting to learn, and shaping one's personal experience. Cognitive value. Contemporary museums invite visitors to a new experience combining artistic space design, storytelling, individual time management, and the use of smart learning environments. These challenges are shifting museum narratives and influencing non-formal learning programs. Authors raise a discussion of how, by exploiting museum spaces, the visitors are involved in the stories, and how the smart learning environment is created in a modern museum.

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