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From planning learning paths to assessment: Innovations to the practical benefits of Learning Design

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:43:22 GMT

Title: From planning learning paths to assessment: Innovations to the practical benefits of Learning Design

Authors: Hernández-Leo, Davinia; Moghneih, Ayman; Navarrete, Toni; Blat, Josep; Santos, Patricia; Pérez-Sanagustín, Mar

Abstract: The Interactive Technologies Group is working on several research lines (mainly in the context of the TENCompetence project) aiming at innovating and enhancing the technological support to Learning Design. In particular, GTI is working on three main topics: planning learning paths, flexibility in the enactment of learning designs and innovative forms of assessment. With the explosion of educational offers, keeping track and planning learning paths has become a real challenge. GTI’s approach to tackle this problem consists in a tool that visualizes educational units and enables the exploration of large datasets. It considers three levels of interaction (overview, planning, close up) with enables the user to converge on proper options. On the other hand, learning paths are composed of educational units which should be designed considering appropriate methodologies. GTI has selected the dialogic learning approach to study flexibility issues. This methodology entails that the learners are able to participate in the (on-going) design of the units. This situation demands a different approach to the current IMS LD implementations in which editors are not integrated in runtime systems and where the designs need to be planned in advance. To approach this problem GTI has developed an LD template (based on dialogic learning) that can be directly integrated in runtime systems. Moreover, IMS LD can be jointly used with IMS QTI to incorporate test-based assessment. GTI has extended the existing support for enacting QTI tests and is currently integrating this support into an LD system. Furthermore and with the aim of providing new forms of interaction beyond those provided by QTI, GTI has proposed to integrate Web 2.0 services with QTI items. As a first example, GTI has developed a QTI assessment engine enhanced with web maps from Google Maps, which enables the user to interact with the map to answer questions.

Description: Hernandez-Leo, D., Moghneih, A., Navarrete, T., Blat, J., Gilabert, S., Santos, P., & Perez-Sanagustin, M. (2008). From planning learning paths to assessment: Innovations to the practical benefits of Learning Design. In European LAMS Conference 2008 (pp. 139-140). June, 25-27, 2008, Cádiz, Spain.

Building a Knowledge Repository for Life-long Competence Development

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Building a Knowledge Repository for Life-long Competence Development

Authors: Grigorov, Alexander; Georgiev, Atanas; Petrov, Milen; Varbanov, Sergey; Stefanov, Krassen

Abstract: This paper focuses on building a knowledge repository for life-long competence development. It is an essential part of LearnWeb2.0 system designed for stimulating knowledge sharing, knowledge management and the conversion of information into knowledge. The paper discusses the system architecture, the choice of a digital repository, the modelling of digital objects and the metadata for resources.

Description: Grigorov, A., Georgiev, A., Petrov, M., Varbanov, S., & Stefanov, K. (2008). Building a Knowledge Repository for Life-long Competence Development. Paper presented at the TENCompetence Workshop: Stimulating Personal Development and Knowledge Sharing. October, 30-31, 2008, Sofia, Bulgaria.

LTfLL D8.1 – Website, Dissemination & Training Strategy

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:53:28 GMT

Title: LTfLL D8.1 – Website, Dissemination & Training Strategy

Authors: Krippner, Martin; Doppler, Gerhard; Van Rosmalen, Peter; Kalz, Marco; Armitt, Gillian

Abstract: D8.1 contains two parts. The public website (c.f. www.ltfll-project.org) and this document. This document describes the dissemination and training strategy for LTfLL. It covers the distribution channels and methods as well as internal processes for this publication work. The main chapters are Introduction, Dissemination Strategy & Dissemination Activities and Training Strategy & Training Activities.

Description: Krippner, M. & Doppler, G. (BIT MEDIA), Van Rosmalen, P. & Kalz, M. (OUNL), Armitt, G. (UNI-MAN); with contributions from Wild, F. (WUW), Monachesi, P. (UU), Rebedea, T. (PUB-NCIT), Dessus, P. (UPMF), Hensgens, J. (AURUS), Simov, K. (IPPBAS), Burek, G. (UTU) (2008). Deliverable D8.1 Website, Dissemination & Training Strategy. Heerlen, The Netherlands: LTfLL STREP.

Navigation Support for Learners in Informal Learning Environments

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:15:05 GMT

Title: Navigation Support for Learners in Informal Learning Environments

Authors: Drachsler, Hendrik; Hummel, Hans; Koper, Rob

Abstract: This presentation offers an extended abstract of a PhD project that focuses on supporting learners in finding most suitable learning activities in informal learning environments. For this purpose we aim to develop a personal recommender system, which will recommend most suitable learning activities to learners regarding their personal needs and preferences. As a theoretical framework for informal learning environments we use the concept of Learning Networks. Learning Networks can be filled with lots of learning activities stemming from different providers. Such networks are dynamic, because each member could add or delete content at any time. A personal recommender system is needed to support learners in selecting learning activities from a Learning Network that will enable them to achieve their learning goals in a specific domain. It is expected that such support will minimize the amount of time learners need for finding suitable learning activities. A better alignment of the characteristics of learners and learning activities is expected to increase both effectiveness and efficiency of learning progress of the learners.

Description: Drachsler, H., Hummel, H., & Koper, R. (2008). Navigation Support for Learners in Informal Learning Environments. Presentation given at Doctoral Symposium at ACM Recommender Systems 2008. October, 23-25, 2008, Lausanne, Switzerland.