{"title":"An Evidence Based Learning and Teaching Strategy for Computer Science Classrooms and Its Extension into a Mobile Classroom Response System","authors":"M. Fuad, D. Deb, J. Etim","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.52","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.52","url":null,"abstract":"Evidence-based instructional practices were incorporated in class, which gave immediate indication on student's problem solving skills and class participation information. This pedagogy showed positive results and broader acceptance by students in several semesters of intervention. Significant usage of mobile devices during class motivates the extension of this pedagogical approach of asynchronous problem solving using mobile devices. We believe that use of such devices in the classroom for solving interactive problems will enhance student's abilities to solve problems by using their preferred interaction mode. This paper presents the results of the evidence based pedagogy and development of a mobile classroom response system that extends this pedagogy to help student solve interactive problems in their mobile devices to improve their class engagement and problem solving skills.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124137220","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}
B. Vázquez-Barreiros, M. Lama, M. Mucientes, J. Vidal
{"title":"SoftLearn: A Process Mining Platform for the Discovery of Learning Paths","authors":"B. Vázquez-Barreiros, M. Lama, M. Mucientes, J. Vidal","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.111","url":null,"abstract":"One of the most challenging issues in learning analytics is the development of techniques and tools that facilitate the evaluation of the learning activities carried out by learners. In this paper, we faced this issue through a process mining-based platform, called Soft Learn, that is able to discover complete, precise and simple learning paths from event logs. This platform has a graphical interface that allows teachers to better understand the real learning paths undertaken by learners.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127761948","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":"Building Bridges and Creating Communities with Innovative Technologies","authors":"Rosa Doran","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.211","url":null,"abstract":"Teachers are the gatekeepers of our future. In their hands lies the mission of preparing future generations. Innovative technologies are reshaping the way we live and the way we connect with each other. Knowledge management, ICT integration and common strategies for schools across the world are crucial points when rethinking the way we educate our children. Building bridges between the school today and the school of tomorrow is urgent and the tools are already available. Here we want to show case how innovative technologies and the creation of networks of educators can help us design the roadmap for tomorrow.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121195908","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":"Artifact Analysis around Video Creation in Collaborative STEM Learning Scenarios","authors":"Melanie Erkens, Oliver Daems, H. Hoppe","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.116","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we explore the potential of (semi-) automated artifact analysis to identify and characterize students' comprehension problems around knowledge artifacts in the form of videos available on a web platform. Using the comments assigned to these learning videos as sources, we have applied available and tailor-made methods of text analysis to identify potential problems of understanding. In particular, we have used signal words and their relationship to domain concepts to indicate missing pre-knowledge or false beliefs. In future work, these results will be used to support monitoring processes for increasing conceptual awareness and supporting conceptual change.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121445844","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}
Katerina Riviou, Carles Fernández Barrera, M. G. Domingo
{"title":"Design Principles for the Online Continuous Professional Development of Teachers","authors":"Katerina Riviou, Carles Fernández Barrera, M. G. Domingo","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.212","url":null,"abstract":"Nowadays, most teachers face the incorporation of ICT tools in their teaching as a burden. The encumbrance is in the process of searching, selecting, setting up, including it in classroom and evaluating its impact. Teachers that have the courage and time to go through this process tend to be successful, but many of them may not repeat the experience because of the considerable effort demanded by the tasks. The HandsOn ICT project aims at facilitating the integration of ICT tools in teaching and learning by developing a learning-by-doing environment to be explored by teachers themselves or with the guidance of a mentor. The end goal is to improve the quality of teaching and learning by increasing the digital skills of teachers and as a consequence of their students. This paper presents the outcomes from the comparative study on twenty one cases addressing the sectors of primary/secondary, higher and vocational education, which took place with an aim to inform the design and development of the HOI training content and environment. Furthermore, a set of principles that need to be addressed during the design of continuous professional development of teachers are presented based on these case studies and the experience among the consortium.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115976150","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":"Theoretical Framework of Schematic Interactions Visualization in ESL Reading Teaching","authors":"Zhang Xiang","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.134","url":null,"abstract":"This paper puts forward the term of schematic interactions visualization in ESL reading teaching based on literature review and case study. With characteristics of visualizations and multi-layered ordering, the application of schematic interactions visualization into whole-class settings gives the significance attributed to students' critical thinking.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"474 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116413768","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":"Large Scale School-Based Technology Supported Education Innovation","authors":"S. Sotiriou","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.11","url":null,"abstract":"A series of large scale initiatives taking place at European schools the last years will be presented and analyzed. The aim is to frame the problems of large-scale technology supported educational interventions and to establish a research base in this area.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116662914","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 Lean Constraint-Based System to Support Intelligent Tutoring","authors":"C. Zinn","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.25","url":null,"abstract":"We present a lean, glass-box engine for constraint-based intelligent tutoring. It has a concise and elegant embedding in Prolog, and offers an easy-to-use but expressive constraint language. It can serve as a formal playground to investigate the nature of constraint-based tutoring.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115387798","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}
Shivashankar Halan, Benjamin C. Lok, I. Sia, M. Crary
{"title":"Virtual Agent Constructionism: Experiences from Health Professions Students Creating Virtual Conversational Agent Representations of Patients","authors":"Shivashankar Halan, Benjamin C. Lok, I. Sia, M. Crary","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.79","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reports on applying constructionism with virtual agents in an educational setting. We introduce a methodology - Virtual Agent Constructionism, which involves health professions students creating virtual conversational agent representations of patients as part of coursework. The proposed methodology was implemented as an exercise in an educational course for three consecutive academic years. The aim of this paper is threefold - (i) to demonstrate feasibility of health professions students creating virtual agents in an educational setting as part of coursework, (ii) to report feedback from the students about the experience of creating virtual agents, and (iii) to report on initial trends that suggest that creating virtual agents helps health professions students improve their interviewing and interpersonal skills. In addition to these three innovations, we also present the virtual agents created as educational artifacts that can be used to train future students with their interpersonal skills.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115565705","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":"Acceptance of Mobile-Based Assessment from the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory of Motivation","authors":"S. Nikou, A. Economides","doi":"10.1109/ICALT.2014.136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2014.136","url":null,"abstract":"Mobile-based assessment offers a promising (complementary to paper-based and computer-based) assessment delivery mode. However, its successful implementation depends on users' acceptance. The present study is the first towards the investigation of the factors that influence the acceptance of mobile-based assessment. It combines two theoretical frameworks: Technology Acceptance Model and Self-Determination Theory of Motivation. Partial Least Squares were used to test the proposed structural model. Perceived Autonomy, Perceived Relatedness and Perceived Competency, along with Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use, influence Attitudes Towards Use and Behavior Intention to use Mobile-Based Assessment. The study confirms Technology Acceptance Model and showed that Self Determination Theory can be useful in predicting students' acceptance in the context of mobile-based assessment.","PeriodicalId":268431,"journal":{"name":"2014 IEEE 14th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115180753","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}