{"title":"Four Steps Towards Implementing Citizen Science Approach In School","authors":"Külli Kori","doi":"10.1109/ICALT49669.2020.00062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT49669.2020.00062","url":null,"abstract":"Citizen science (CS) is an innovative approach that is reaching into schools and teachers need training to adopt it. The current study focused on Estonian teachers who participated in a teacher training aiming to guide teacher to use Globisens sensors and CS approach in school. Classroom observations took place few months after the trainings to see how teachers implemented the approach. Based on the observations, four steps towards using CS approach in school were distinguished: 1) learning to use sensors with some inquiry-based learning (IBL) elements, 2) IBL, 3) CS activities in the school community, 4) participating in a wider CS project that is initiated top-down by stakeholders outside the school. The potential fifth step could be bottom-up initiated wider CS project, started by teachers and pupils who ask other stakeholders to collaborate.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128720174","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}
Diana Andone, Vlad Mihaescu, Silviu Vert, Andrei Ternauciuc, R. Vasiu
{"title":"Students as OERs (Open Educational Resources) co-creators","authors":"Diana Andone, Vlad Mihaescu, Silviu Vert, Andrei Ternauciuc, R. Vasiu","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00017","url":null,"abstract":"Open educational resources (OERs) have been around for around 20 years and their use has not fully reached its true potential, according to education specialists. This paper presents the results of a study of creating Open Educational Resources together with students, with the purpose of reusing them in future iterations of Higher Education programs. The students have to become co-creators of learning content, as part of their year assignment in several Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) programs, both at bachelor and master levels. Our study seeks to identify if creating original OERs as multimedia artifacts will facilitate students’ understanding of open education principles and apply them in the future. We tested several approaches on how to realize this assignment, individual or in pairs, one OER per team or several OERs, and we applied connectivism theory as to validate our results. The results of our study indicate that by exposing students to open education, encouraging them to become OER co-creators and allowing them to connect in multiple ways, improves their digital lifelong learning abilities and inspires them to use open education principles or resources in their quest for knowledge.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123779701","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}
E. L. S. X. Freitas, F. Fonseca, V. Garcia, Rafael Ferreira, D. Gašević
{"title":"Towards a Maturity Model for Learning Analytics Adoption An Overview of its Levels and Areas","authors":"E. L. S. X. Freitas, F. Fonseca, V. Garcia, Rafael Ferreira, D. Gašević","doi":"10.1109/ICALT49669.2020.00059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT49669.2020.00059","url":null,"abstract":"Learning Analytics is a new field in education whose adoption can bring benefits for teaching and learning processes. However, many higher education institutions may not be ready to start using learning analytics due to challenges such as organizational culture, infrastructure, and privacy. In this context, Maturity Models (MMs) can support institutions to systematize their processes, enabling them to progress successively in the learning analytics adoption. MMs are used in different fields to support the improvement of processes, describing them in terms of maturity levels, and identifying enhancements that could lead an organization to higher levels of such maturity. Thus, this paper presents an outline of a MM for Learning Analytics adoption in higher education institutions, describing its levels and areas, together with its development methodology.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114325038","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}
Li Chen, Yufan Xu, Xuewang Geng, H. Ogata, Atsushi Shimada, M. Yamada
{"title":"Do different instructional styles affect students’ learning on summer assignments?","authors":"Li Chen, Yufan Xu, Xuewang Geng, H. Ogata, Atsushi Shimada, M. Yamada","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00053","url":null,"abstract":"Summer vacation is considered a cause of loss in students’ learning performance. In this study, we investigated the differences in learning behaviors in reading learning materials and time-related behavior patterns regarding summer assignments among three classes under different instructional styles. The results showed that students’ learning behaviors in summer were correlated with instructional styles in school.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114656680","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":"HCI Technology with Mastery Learning Approach for Children Learning Chinese Characters Writing in Hong Kong","authors":"K. Fung, K. Fung","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00073","url":null,"abstract":"The learning of Chinese is an abstract learning mode for primary school students. Correct writing stroke is an elementary but difficult task for most of students. This study tried to create a more efficient and interesting learning environment through human-computer interaction technology with mastery learning approach, and a self-pace learning mode to construct a learning system, where rich, efficient and effective interactions in learning were considered. The prototype was designed for tablets with human-computer interaction technology with the purpose to facilitate learning of a fundamental set of Chinese characters. This paper shown an interesting way to enhance self-learning Chinese character writing via human-computer interaction technology. The final outcomes of the project included the improvement of Chinese characters learning tool and feedback from parents, teachers and students.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123494887","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":"Application of Educational Robots in the Elderly English Vocabulary Learning","authors":"W. Wu, Rong-Jyue Wang, Yan-An Jou","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00070","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a solution for learning English vocabulary by the growing population of elderly, using an intelligent English teaching robot. Using the robot with various situational teaching functions and materials, the elderly can learn English in a lively environment, improve their learning interest, and enhance concentration on learning. This study compared teaching grammar translation or communicative language teaching (CLT) to verify the efficacy of the English teaching robot. The results showed that almost all elderly liked the robot teaching assistant. However, the communicative language teaching method was obviously superior to grammar translation in terms concentration on learning, learning interest, and learning effectiveness. Therefore, CLT with an intelligent English teaching robot is more applicable to the elderly.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124853847","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":"A Vocabulary Recommendation System based on Knowledge Graph for Chinese Language Learning","authors":"Feipeng Sun, Miao Yu, Xiangling Zhang, Tingwen Chang","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00068","url":null,"abstract":"In order to solve the problem of vocabulary learning confusion of primary Chinese language learners as well as effectively meet the current situation of learning resources overload, this study constructs a Chinese vocabulary learning resources recommendation system based on knowledge graph. First of all, the research on computer-supported vocabulary learning and learning resources recommendation based on knowledge graph is systematically reviewed. Secondly, this study designs the learning resources and 10 kinds of relations of Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) three-level vocabulary, and gives symmetry or transitivity to each relation, creates learning resources ontology, and constructs learning resources recommendation system based on knowledge graph by using Protégé, Apache Jena and Python, namely CiHai. Finally, through the trial of primary Chinese language learners, the semi-structured interview is used to evaluate the results. The results showed that learners are satisfied with the learning experience of the vocabulary recommendation system. CiHai is helpful in improving the learning effect of Chinese vocabulary.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123406720","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}
Shashi Kant Shankar, Adolfo Ruiz-Calleja, L. Prieto, M. Rodríguez-Triana
{"title":"A Multimodal Learning Analytics Approach to Support Evidence-based Teaching and Learning Practices","authors":"Shashi Kant Shankar, Adolfo Ruiz-Calleja, L. Prieto, M. Rodríguez-Triana","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00120","url":null,"abstract":"Multimodal Learning Analytics (MMLA) aims to support evidence-based educational practices by collecting, processing, analyzing and sense-making of multimodal evidence of learning. MMLA is not widespread yet and there are few tailored MMLA solutions to meet the requirements of a specific learning scenario. This PhD project investigates the main challenges behind the limited development of MMLA solutions and proposes an MMLA infrastructure as the main contribution. The proposed infrastructure includes three components - a data value chain, a data model and a software architecture. The overall project follows the design-based research methodology where multiple iterations are involved to refine the contributions.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122886928","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":"Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students through Collaborative Learning","authors":"S. Chew, Xuan-Yang Huang, Fu-Hui Hsu, N. Chen","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00082","url":null,"abstract":"Critical thinking and collaborative learning are both important 21st century skills. Through collaborative learning, students can discuss and work together with peers in reviewing a given scenario critically, reevaluate their initial thoughts and justify their decisions by combining the input from peers. With knowledge of the common difficulties faced in elementary school classrooms when using collaborative learning such as sharing a piece of worksheet, this study utilized the application Explain Everything Collaborate to design a series of critical thinking enhancement exercises that enables students to work simultaneously in real time. By using this application, this study designed a series of critical thinking enhancement exercise using collaborative learning. The study results found that when using the same critical thinking enhancement exercise in an individual learning situation and a collaborative learning situation, students in the collaborative learning groups performed better. Through discussions with peers, students could reexamine their answers through the exposure to different perspectives of the issue provided by their peers. Several observations and findings during the study had provided teachers with promising confidence in implementing collaborative learning in the elementary school classrooms.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125887978","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":"Towards the exploitation of multimodal data to measure students’ mental effort","authors":"Barbara Moissa, Geoffray Bonnin, A. Boyer","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00118","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we rely on the Cognitive Load Theory and explore how multimodal data can be used to measure students’ effort at the task level. Different from what we expected, the subjective effort ratings have a higher correlation with the students’ scores, while the behavioral and physiological data have higher correlations with the scores than with the effort ratings. Moreover, we found that, in the context of our study, ability had a stronger influence on students’ success than the prior knowledge, while none of these variables had an influence on the effort ratings. Finally, we propose a new effort model based on students’ activity.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124536302","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}