Mojibola Abioye, Maiga Chang, Shi-Jer Lou, Ru-Chu Shih, Tzu-Chien Liu, F. Lin
{"title":"The Design of Questionnaire of Students' Perceived Gender and Role of Humanoid Robots in Education","authors":"Mojibola Abioye, Maiga Chang, Shi-Jer Lou, Ru-Chu Shih, Tzu-Chien Liu, F. Lin","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.103","url":null,"abstract":"Humanoid robots were introduced into the education sector as tools, tutors and companions for students to make learning more effective. This research does reliability and validity test for a proposed questionnaire which looks at various perceptions issues such as how students perceive gender and the role that humanoid robots have. Such a valid and reliable questionnaire could help the research team get the whole picture of students' preference, attitude, and level of interaction with humanoid robots for educational purpose. The research could help to determine what and how these issues will affect the acceptance and integration of humanoid robots into the education system.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134028410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Why We Need High Drop-Out Rates in MOOCs: New Evaluation and Personalization Strategies for the Quality of Open Education","authors":"C. Stracke","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.109","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the current status of Open Education and MOOCs and discusses their quality following the main question: How can we introduce new design and evaluation methods and personalization strategies to improve the learning quality of Open Education? First, the dimensions of Open Education are differentiated. Then the dimensions of holistic quality development are transferred to Open Education and discussed for the design of MOOCs leading to recommendations for personalization. A new quality indicator for evaluating the quality of MOOCs is introduced: It is proposed not to measure the traditional drop-out rates but the completion of individual goals and intentions by the MOOC learner. Consequently high drop-out rates are preferable in MOOCs as they show the diversity of personal objectives by the MOOC learners. It is concluded that Open Education and MOOCs have got the potential for the next revolution in learning experiences.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131161972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Blended Assessment Concepts for Formal and Informal Engineering Education","authors":"Roxana Moldovan, B. Orza, C. Porumb, S. Meza","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.112","url":null,"abstract":"Multiple assessment options have been adopted in engineering education in the last years due to different reasons. Most of them are related to increasing the efficiency of the evaluation process applied in each activity performed by students/trainees and decreasing stress among them. The assessment methodology implemented in the formal and informal education programs mentioned in the article includes the automated evaluation approach consisting of assessment of conceptual/theoretical knowledge, as well as competences achieved within individual and/or team projects, hands-on laboratory, or simulation work. An analysis of the assessment scores reveals that end-of-programs assessments looks better if continuous evaluation methods are applied during the whole study act while students and trainees develop their own modes of learning and working based on the assessment results.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"5 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134543784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. C. J. Lizandra, Mauricio Loachamín-Valencia, Inmaculada García-García, J. Melchor, J. Benedito
{"title":"ARCoins. An Augmented Reality App for Learning about Numismatics","authors":"M. C. J. Lizandra, Mauricio Loachamín-Valencia, Inmaculada García-García, J. Melchor, J. Benedito","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.27","url":null,"abstract":"Museum visitors need support tools to facilitate their informal learning. In this paper, we present ARCoins, an augmented reality app to support informal learning about numismatics. Our app helps museum visitors to read the deteriorated text of coins and also shows additional information that offers a clear idea of the general meaning of the coinage of the coins. The app recognizes the real coins. We carried out a study to determine the potential of the app. A total of twenty-eight subjects between 19 and 65 years old participated in the study. The participants observed the real coins using ARCoins and a magnifying glass. From the results, ARCoins allows the participants to read the deteriorated text and even observe the most imperceptible details of the coins. There were statistically significant differences for reading the text when the participants used ARCoins and the magnifying glass in favour of ARCoins. The participants preferred ARCoins for a more enriching museum experience. ARCoins could be a valuable AR app for informal learning about numismatics in museums.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"215 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122380661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samuli Laato, T. Laine, Jung-Choul Seo, Wooryeon Ko, E. Sutinen
{"title":"Designing a Game for Learning Math by Composing: A Finnish Primary School Case","authors":"Samuli Laato, T. Laine, Jung-Choul Seo, Wooryeon Ko, E. Sutinen","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.45","url":null,"abstract":"Music is filled with mathematical relations. When creating music, the composer must keep in mind the rhythm, the notes, and how well they ring with each other. Our aim was to design an application that teaches these relationships and allows users to compose their own songs using numbers. Our work follows the design science research method, and we have co-designed the application together with elementary school students and teachers in Finland. This paper demonstrates the design process and provides an analysis on our design based on data collected from the participants in two separate sessions.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125500117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Taibi, G. Fulantelli, I. Marenzi, W. Nejdl, Richard A. Rogers, Qazi Asim Ijaz Ahmad
{"title":"SaR-WEB: A Semantic Web Tool to Support Search as Learning Practices and Cross-Language Results on the Web","authors":"D. Taibi, G. Fulantelli, I. Marenzi, W. Nejdl, Richard A. Rogers, Qazi Asim Ijaz Ahmad","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.51","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.51","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we present SaR-Web, a multimodal web search tool that provides automatic support to searching as learning processes. Inspired by the work of Richard Rogers and the Digital Methods Initiative, SaR-Web compares the results of queries across search engine language domains, and visualizes search results with a semantic added value, thus facilitating cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons of results. The comparison between search results in different languages is enabled through the visualization of semantic concepts extracted by means of a NER tool from the search results. The SaR-Web system has the potential to support highlevel learning activities described in Bloom's taxonomy such as: identifying and analyzing patterns, comparing, integrating, and creating new ideas.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116247440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the Effect of the Flipped Classroom Using E-Learning on Language Proficiency, Learner’s Autonomy, and Class Participation of English Language Learners","authors":"M. Guo","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.60","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.60","url":null,"abstract":"One new form of pedagogy, known as the flipped classroom, extends and enhances learning and accommodates different learning styles. The flipped classroom employs technology to offer course materials online 24 hours/day and to promote active class learning. However, will Taiwanese students who are used to more traditional instructional methods embrace the flipped classroom using E-learning? The researcher compares a flipped classroom model using E-learning and the traditional-lecture model. A pre-and post-test and a questionnaire were utilized to examine the effect of the flipped classroom on Taiwanese college students. The test results showed that the flipped approach had a positive effect on learners' English proficiency level, topical knowledge, and willingness to participate in class.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127573862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing Du, Xinzhu Wang, Mingyang Geng, Ronghuai Huang
{"title":"Manage Learning Space to Improve Learning Experience: Case Study in Beijing Normal University on Classroom Layout","authors":"Jing Du, Xinzhu Wang, Mingyang Geng, Ronghuai Huang","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.153","url":null,"abstract":"In China, the member of student in a class ranges from 40 to 100. How to manage the physical learning space is really critical to learning in 21st century. Does changing the physical learning space really change learning experience? In this research, we want to find out What differences in classroom layout are identified in original versus active classrooms and What positive impact on learning experience is observed in traditional and collaborative classrooms. After data analysis, we identified the view, interaction with teacher and mobility is has impact on learning in different layout.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116771645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erica Dal Magro, Samuel Gebing, Leticia Heinzmann, Maria Eduarda Romagna, Julia Studer, Tiago Martins Goulart, D. Ayub, Maurício Covolan Rosito, J. M. C. Silva, Hazra Imran, Kinshuk
{"title":"MOOC as Supplementary Tutoring to Public School Students Learning","authors":"Erica Dal Magro, Samuel Gebing, Leticia Heinzmann, Maria Eduarda Romagna, Julia Studer, Tiago Martins Goulart, D. Ayub, Maurício Covolan Rosito, J. M. C. Silva, Hazra Imran, Kinshuk","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.158","url":null,"abstract":"Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have recently received a great deal of attention from educational organizations. The benefit of MOOCs is that they provide free access to education that could lower down the cost of education. A MOOC have potential to provide much more advantage to the students than a traditional online course. Every student has diverse learning needs and it would be beneficial for students if they get chance to decide and take control of their learning. In this paper, we present a research to combine the potential of MOOC with the student-centered approach using a learning management system (LMS). Our preliminary study with students showed their acceptability and longingness for the above approach. In partnership with the project \"My Moodle School\", we developed courses that reflects the combination of MOOC perspective with that of student-centered approach. Our results of preliminary study suggested that the proposed approach could enhance students' learning recovery process.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130264000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mathieu Vermeulen, Gaëlle Guigon, N. Mandran, J. Labat
{"title":"Teachers at the Heart of the Learning Games Design: The DISC Model","authors":"Mathieu Vermeulen, Gaëlle Guigon, N. Mandran, J. Labat","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2017.41","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2017.41","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a formal model of learning games for teachers in higher education by involving them strongly in the design process. The evolution of the teaching profession was followed by the emergence of tools with interesting potential such as, in the field of TEL and in a non-exhaustive way: serious games, MOOC, ubiquitous TEL, and so on. But there is a lack of tools to facilitate their design and use by teachers, especially for learning games. Based on the researches around learning games models, we will specify the characteristics we use to define the DISC model. This model is composed of elements easily adaptable to artifacts facilitating the work of authors. It was tested for the creation of a learning game with a teacher who is teaching fluid mechanics.","PeriodicalId":134966,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125812576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}