Abstract
Indicators help actors to organise, orientate and navigate through complex environments by providing contextual information relevant for the performance of learning tasks. In this article we analyse the requirements, present a model and an initial prototype of a software system that uses smart indicators to support learners to be more engaged in the learning process. We argue that indicators need adaptation as learners develop on their learning paths in order to support interactions throughout the learning process. We use the learning interaction cycle of Garries, Ahlers and Driskel as the underlying model and architecture to describe the interaction between a learner and a learning environment. We tested the technical feasibility of the architecture by implementing a prototype. This prototype is critically reflected on the technical and educational concepts that were implemented. We conclude this article by giving an outlook on our future research, in which we evaluate the model by applying the prototype to support learner engagement in a learning community
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Creating New Learning Experiences on a Global Scale |
Subtitle of host publication | Second European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2007, Crete, Greece, September 17-20, 2007. Proceedings |
Editors | E. Duval, R. Klamma, M. Wolpers |
Place of Publication | Berlin |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg |
Chapter | 5 |
Pages | 56-70 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Volume | 4753 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783540751953 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540751946 |
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Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | 2nd European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning - Crete, Greece Duration: 17 Sept 2007 → 20 Sept 2007 http://www.ec-tel.eu/ |
Conference
Conference | 2nd European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning |
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Abbreviated title | EC-TEL 2007 |
Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Crete |
Period | 17/09/07 → 20/09/07 |
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Keywords
- learner support
- indicators
- adaptive systems
- user modeling
- human-computer interaction