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Perrotta, Carlo – Research in Education, 2021
This article offers a case study of how platforms and predictive infrastructures are emerging in higher education. It examines a Learning Analytics Application Programming Interface (API) from a popular Learning Management System. The API is treated firstly as an artefact based on the computational abstraction of educational principles, and…
Descriptors: Learning Analytics, Programming, Programming Languages, Computer Interfaces
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Wang-Trexler, Nicole; Yeh, Martin K.-C.; Diehl, William C.; Heiser, Rebecca E.; Gregg, Andrea; Tran, Ling; Zhu, Chenyang – International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies, 2021
Software applications in educational technology have been a strong driving force for the success of online learning at all levels. These applications are created for various purposes and are used by a range of experts. The development of a successful educational technology software takes a deliberate team effort and thoughtful project management.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Technology, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design
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Bhagat, Kaushal Kumar; Subheesh, N. P.; Bhattacharya, Bani; Chang, Chun-Yen – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2017
With the rapid development of technology, incorporation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) for formative assessment purpose has been increasing over the past decade. This article describes the design and development of identification of students' misconceptions in an individualized learning environment (iSMILE) system that includes…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Information Technology, Formative Evaluation, Educational Environment
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Boker, Steven; Neale, Michael; Maes, Hermine; Wilde, Michael; Spiegel, Michael; Brick, Timothy; Spies, Jeffrey; Estabrook, Ryne; Kenny, Sarah; Bates, Timothy; Mehta, Paras; Fox, John – Psychometrika, 2011
OpenMx is free, full-featured, open source, structural equation modeling (SEM) software. OpenMx runs within the "R" statistical programming environment on Windows, Mac OS-X, and Linux computers. The rationale for developing OpenMx is discussed along with the philosophy behind the user interface. The OpenMx data structures are…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Open Source Technology, Computer Software, Models
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Minovic, Miroslav; Milovanovic, Milos; Minovic, Jelena; Starcevic, Dusan – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2012
The authors present a learning platform based on a computer game. Learning games combine two industries: education and entertainment, which is often called "Edutainment." The game is realized as a strategic game (similar to Risk[TM]), implemented as a module for Moodle CMS, utilizing Java Applet technology. Moodle is an open-source course…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Web Browsers, Computer Interfaces
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Valdés Aguirre, Benjamín; Ramírez Uresti, Jorge A.; du Boulay, Benedict – International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 2016
Sharing user information between systems is an area of interest for every field involving personalization. Recommender Systems are more advanced in this aspect than Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs) and Intelligent Learning Environments (ILEs). A reason for this is that the user models of Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Intelligent Learning…
Descriptors: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Models, Open Source Technology, Computers
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Ketterl, Markus; Mertens, Robert; Wiesen, Christoph; Vornberger, Oliver – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2011
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a user interface for web lectures for engaging with other users while working with video based learning content. The application allows its users to ask questions about the content and to get answers from those users that currently online are more familiar with it. The filtering is based on the…
Descriptors: Interaction, Lecture Method, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
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Tang, Stephen; Hanneghan, Martin – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2011
Game-based learning harnesses the advantages of computer games technology to create a fun, motivating and interactive virtual learning environment that promotes problem-based experiential learning. Such an approach is advocated by many commentators to provide an enhanced learning experience than those based on traditional didactic methods.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Computer Uses in Education
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Dyckhoff, Anna Lea; Zielke, Dennis; Bultmann, Mareike; Chatti, Mohamed Amine; Schroeder, Ulrik – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
Learning Analytics can provide powerful tools for teachers in order to support them in the iterative process of improving the effectiveness of their courses and to collaterally enhance their students' performance. In this paper, we present the theoretical background, design, implementation, and evaluation details of eLAT, a Learning Analytics…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Uses in Education, Semi Structured Interviews, Usability
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Wood, Denise; Willems, Julie – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2012
The Australian Government's widening participation agenda--also referred to as the social inclusion agenda--considers equity through the triple focus of access, participation and outcomes. These foci are catalysts for re-examining teaching and learning approaches in formal education. This article considers this national refocus and the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Disabilities, Inclusion, Outcomes of Education
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Gasevic, D.; Zouaq, Amal; Torniai, Carlo; Jovanovic, J.; Hatala, Marek – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2011
Recent research in learning technologies has demonstrated many promising contributions from the use of ontologies and semantic web technologies for the development of advanced learning environments. In spite of those benefits, ontology development and maintenance remain the key research challenges to be solved before ontology-enhanced learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Natural Language Processing, Computer Interfaces, Web 2.0 Technologies
Hijon-Neira, Raquel, Ed. – InTech, 2009
The education industry has obviously been influenced by the Internet revolution. Teaching and learning methods have changed significantly since the coming of the Web and it is very likely they will keep evolving many years to come thanks to it. A good example of this changing reality is the spectacular development of e-Learning. In a more…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Internet, Feedback (Response)
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers