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The Effect of Incorporating Good Learners' Ratings in e-Learning Content-Based Recommender System
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Ghauth, Khairil Imran; Abdullah, Nor Aniza – Educational Technology & Society, 2011
One of the anticipated challenges of today's e-learning is to solve the problem of recommending from a large number of learning materials. In this study, we introduce a novel architecture for an e-learning recommender system. More specifically, this paper comprises the following phases i) to propose an e-learning recommender system based on…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Web Based Instruction, Models, Communication (Thought Transfer)
The Pedagogy of Critical Thinking: Object Design Implications for Improving Students' Thoughtful Engagement within E-Learning Environment
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Balcaen, Philip L. – Online Submission, 2011
In this paper, the author described how a model of teaching critical thinking couples with the development of learning objects may help respond to broader calls for critical thinking both as a central goal in education and as a key aspect in the ecology of 21st century e-learning environment. The model developed by the Canadian Critical Thinking…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Active Learning, Critical Thinking
An E-Learning Framework for Assessment (FREMA)
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Wills, Gary B.; Bailey, Christopher P.; Davis, Hugh C.; Gilbert, Lester; Howard, Yvonne; Jeyes, Steve; Millard, David E.; Price, Joseph; Sclater, Niall; Sherratt, Robert; Tulloch, Iain; Young, Rowin – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2009
This article reports on the e-Framework Reference Model for Assessment (FREMA) project that aimed at creating a reference model for the assessment domain: a guide to what resources (standards, projects, people, organisations, software, services and use cases) exist for the domain, aimed at helping strategists understand the state of e-learning…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Topology, Courseware, Electronic Learning
The Design and Development of an Evaluation System for Online Instruction.
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Wentling, Tim L.; Johnson, Scott D. – 1999
This paper describes the conceptualization and development of an evaluation system that can be used to monitor and evaluate online instructional efforts. The evaluation system addresses concerns of both program administrators and course instructors. Computer technology is used to provide partial automation to reduce respondent burden and to…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods
How Database Management Systems Can Be Used To Evaluate Program Effectiveness in Small School Districts.
Hoffman, Tony – 1988
Sophisticated database management systems (DBMS) for microcomputers are becoming increasingly easy to use, allowing small school districts to develop their own autonomous databases for tracking enrollment and student progress in special education. DBMS applications can be designed for maintenance by district personnel with little technical…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Some Useful Cost-Benefit Criteria for Evaluating Computer-Based Test Delivery Models and Systems
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Luecht, Richard M. – Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 2005
Computer-based testing (CBT) is typically implemented using one of three general test delivery models: (1) multiple fixed testing (MFT); (2) computer-adaptive testing (CAT); or (3) multistage testing (MSTs). This article reviews some of the real cost drivers associated with CBT implementation--focusing on item production costs, the costs…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Quality Control, Costs