Abstract
This paper reports on a meta-analysis of two qualitative studies that use visualisations of user interactions in Web2.0 systems in order to support self-directed and incidental learning. This analysis focuses on the identification of design principles for supporting learning beyond the well structured conditions of educational institutions. The studies applied a reference architecture for context-aware systems together with a contextual framework that is based on the theory of situated learning. Although combining these concepts lead to satisfactory results, it appeared that the design of visualisations for supporting self-directed learning requires further constraints. The given meta analysis identified the two design principles “perspective” and “contrast”. This paper discusses how these principles were present in both prior studies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of I-KNOW '09: 9th international conference on knowledge management and knowledge technologies |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of I-SEMANTICS '09: 5th international conference on semantic systems |
Editors | Klaus Tochtermann, Hermann Maurer |
Place of Publication | Graz |
Publisher | Verlag der Technischen Universität Graz |
Pages | 299-308 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | The 9th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Technologies - Messecongress Graz, Graz, Austria Duration: 2 Sept 2009 → 4 Sept 2009 Conference number: 9 |
Conference
Conference | The 9th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Technologies |
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Abbreviated title | I-KNOW '09 |
Country/Territory | Austria |
City | Graz |
Period | 2/09/09 → 4/09/09 |
Keywords
- learner support
- Web2.0
- HCI
- information visualisation