Re-Conceptualizing Learning Environments: A Framework for Pervasive eLearning

Keil-Slawik, Reinhard; Hampel, Thorsten; Eßmann, Bernd

doi:10.1109/percomw.2005.66

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“…Thomas [6] presents a theoretical model of the pervasive learning space and of pervasive learning that can be used to help design, develop, and evaluate pervasive learning experiences. Keil-Slawik et al [7] illustrate the use of learning objects in distributed knowledge spaces, a key concept for building up pervasive learning environments. Syvanen et al [8] reflect on the importance of context awareness and adaptivity for supporting pervasive learning environments.…”

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Sending Learning Pills to Mobile Devices in Class to Enhance Student Performance and Motivation in Network Services Configuration Courses

2012

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Abstract-Teaching electrical and computer software engineers how to configure network services normally requires the detailed presentation of many configuration commands and their numerous parameters. Students tend to find it difficult to maintain acceptable levels of motivation. In many cases, this results in their not attending classes and not dedicating enough time to acquire the required competencies. This paper describes a successful experiment that was able to improve student class attendance, performance, and motivational patterns by using mobile devices in class to provide students with contextualized learning pills. A learning pill is a simple exercise that summarizes some of the key concepts explained in class and promotes reflection and self-study. Each student attending a particular lecture or laboratory session automatically receives a learning pill on his or her mobile phone just after the related concept has been presented. This paper details the scenario used in the experiment and analyzes the performance and motivational patterns of 170 students at the Higher Polytechnic School, Carlos III University of Madrid, Leganes, Spain.

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Sending Learning Pills to Mobile Devices in Class to Enhance Student Performance and Motivation in Network Services Configuration Courses

2012

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“…Virtual knowledge spaces are a central concept for realizing such an integrative framework Learning spaces provide essential mechanisms to manipulate learning objects, to define roles and access rights, create links to other knowledge areas and communication and awareness functions (c.f. [7]). However, with growing demand on cooperative learning and knowledge processing, another feature becomes more and more important: Creating explicit visual knowledge structures.…”

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Challenges towards a Distributed Persistence Layer for Next Generation CSCW Applications

Eßmann

Hampel

Keil-Slawik

2007

Fifth Annual IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications Workshops (PerComW'07)

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Mobility is a great chance for embedding Computer Supported Cooperative Learning/Work (CSCL/W) in users' everyday life. One of the most important values, added through the use of technology, is the ability to bridge different learning situations across time and space. This can be accomplished through virtual knowledge spaces which provide means to work over a period of time with different people located at different places. However, most current mobility s-supporting CSCL/W platforms lack facilities for distributing cooperation objects in a way that make them available when needed. Our approach for solving this problem is to provide a network-transparent persistence layer for storing and accessing objects in the network of participating nodes. Our solution takes the needs of CSCW applications into account and uses state of the art mechanisms for object distribution and load balancing.

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“…Learning approaches ask for a deep re-conceptualization in order to cope with pervasive environments (Keil-Slawik et al, 2005). In particular, learning content needs to be redesigned to meet the requirements of ubiquitous computing (Chan et al, 2004;Grasso & Roselli, 2005).…”

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“…The learning content needs to be redesigned to meet the requirements of a mobile exploitation (Keil-Slawik et al, 2005): in our approach learning resources have a formal characterization. Independently on the chosen syntax, learning modules are modeled as Learning Objects (LOs) according to LOM.…”

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A Knowledge-Based Framework for E-Learning in Heterogeneous Pervasive Environments

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Scioscia

Colucci

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Multiplatform E-Learning Systems and Technologies

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We propose a ubiquitous learning approach useful not only to acquire knowledge in the traditional educational meaning, but also to solve cross-environment everyday problems. By formalizing user request and profile through logic-based knowledge representation languages, a lightweight but semantically meaningful matchmaking process is executed in order to retrieve the most suitable learning resources. Standard formats for distribution of learning objects is extended in a backward-compatible way to support semantic annotations in our framework. Framework and algorithms are absolutely general purpose, nevertheless an application has been developed where the semantic-based Bluetooth/RFID discovery protocols devised in previous work, support users –equipped with an handheld device– to discover learning objects satisfying their needs in a given environment.

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Re-Conceptualizing Learning Environments: A Framework for Pervasive eLearning

Cited by 10 publications

References 10 publications

Sending Learning Pills to Mobile Devices in Class to Enhance Student Performance and Motivation in Network Services Configuration Courses

Sending Learning Pills to Mobile Devices in Class to Enhance Student Performance and Motivation in Network Services Configuration Courses

Challenges towards a Distributed Persistence Layer for Next Generation CSCW Applications

A Knowledge-Based Framework for E-Learning in Heterogeneous Pervasive Environments

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