A Novel Architecture for E-Learning Knowledge Assessment Systems

IF 3.3 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
K. Gierlowski, K. Nowicki
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Abstract

In this paper we propose a novel E-Learning system, dedicated strictly to knowledge assessment tasks. In its functioning it utilizes web-based technologies, but its design differs radically from currently popular E-Learning solutions which rely mostly on thin-client architecture. Our research proved that such architecture, while well suited for didactic content distribution systems is ill-suited for knowledge assessment products. In our design we employed loosely-tied distributed system architecture, strict modularity, test and simulation-based knowledge and skill assessment and an our original communications package called Communication Abstraction Layer (ComAL), specifically designed to support communication functions of E-Learning systems in diverse network conditions (including offline environment). The system was tested in production environment on Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Technical University of Gdansk with great success, reducing staff workload and increasing efficiency of didactic process. Tests also showed system's versatility as the system was deployed in environments of classroom, remote and blended learning.
一种新的E-Learning知识评估系统架构
在本文中,我们提出了一种新的电子学习系统,专门用于知识评估任务。在功能上,它利用了基于web的技术,但它的设计与目前流行的主要依赖瘦客户机架构的E-Learning解决方案截然不同。我们的研究证明,这样的架构虽然非常适合教学内容分发系统,但不适合知识评估产品。在我们的设计中,我们采用了松散的分布式系统架构,严格的模块化,基于测试和模拟的知识和技能评估,以及我们独创的通信包,称为通信抽象层(ComAL),专门设计用于支持各种网络条件下(包括离线环境)的E-Learning系统的通信功能。该系统在格但斯克工业大学电子、电信和信息学院的生产环境中进行了测试,取得了巨大的成功,减少了工作人员的工作量,提高了教学效率。测试还显示了该系统在课堂、远程和混合学习环境下的多功能性。
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期刊介绍: Discussions of computational methods, algorithms, implemented prototype systems, and applications of open and distance learning are the focuses of this publication. Practical experiences and surveys of using distance learning systems are also welcome. Distance education technologies published in IJDET will be divided into three categories, communication technologies, intelligent technologies.
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