Es freut mich, dass wir schon fast traditionell unsere neuen Studierenden bei den Welcome Days begrüßen dürfen. Wir können wieder mit einem vielfältigen Programm aufwarten und hoffen, dass damit sich der Einstieg ins Studium so einfach wie nur möglich gestaltet. Alles Gute allen, dass sie erfolgreich in diesen nächsten Lebensabschnitt starten und ein herzliches Willkommen 🙂
[gol, imoox] „Gratis Online Lernen“ startet wieder – am 10.10.16 geht’s los #gol #gol16 #imoox
„Gratis Online Lernen“, der mit dem österreichischen Staatspreis ausgezeichnete kostenlose Online-Kurs für Einsteiger/innen beim kostenfreien, selbstorganisierten Lernen im Internet, geht im Herbst in
eine neue Runde. Da wir diesesmal keinen Kooperationspartner haben, wird es kein großes Drumherum geben (Ausgabestellen für die Hefte, Begleitangebote, PR). Los geht’s am 10. Oktober 2016 wie immer auf imoox.at.
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[publication] Mobile Phones and Learning Perceptions of Austrian Students, aged 11 to 14 Years
Our publication about „Mobile Phones and Learning Perceptions of Austrian Students, aged 11 to 14 Years“ at this year ED-Media conference is now online available. The presentation slides have been published right here.
Abstract:
This article aims to report on the findings of a study of perception for using mobile phones for learning in Austria. Surveys were conducted to examine the ownership and usage of mobile phones of eight to 14 year old pupils. Findings indicate that gathered data show a lack of perceptions for benefits of mobile phones for learning. Issues based on the research in 2013 and 2014 are discussed with regard to demands and challenges for education. Using their own mobile phones for various learning activities could build a bridge between students‘ practice in everyday life and school learning, and developing indispensable 21 st century skills.
[Full publication @ ResearchGate]
Reference: Grimus, M. & Ebner, M. (2016). Mobile Phones and Learning – Perceptions of Austrian Students aged from 11 to 14 Years. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 106-115). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
[publication] R.I.P. E-Mail * 1965 – ✝ 2015 #tugraz #edmediaconf
Our publication about „R.I.P. E-Mail * 1965 – ✝ 2015“ at this year ED-Media conference is now online available. The presentation slides have been published right here.
Abstract:
For the ninth time, the Graz University of Technology has carried out a survey amongst its freshmen in order to find out their preferences and habits according to the use of modern IT- and Web- technologies. Besides the remarkable long-term changes in regards to the ownership of technology, the results of this year ́s (2015) survey yielded a sensation. The instant messaging client for smartphones “WhatsApp” has superseded e-mailing from its leading position of being the preferred communication media. E-mailing was displaced on second place for the first time after nine years of survey. A clear trend can be stated in regards to communication media. The influence of WhatsApp on other communication behavior, notably e-mail and SMS, as well as the lasting rise of WhatsApp itself are special focuses of this paper.
[Full publication @ ResearchGate]
Reference: Nagler, W., Ebner, M. & Schön, M. (2016). R.I.P E-Mail * 1965 – ✝ 2015. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 464-473). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
[presentation] Emerging Technologies – from Past to Future #TEL #SeamlessLearning
Last friday I gave a keynote at „Education in The Digital Age & Multicultural Society” conference about emerging technologies in education. Here are my slides:
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[publication] On Using Learning Analytics to Track the Activity of Interactive MOOC Videos #lak16
As part of the Workshop on Smart Environments and Analytics in Video-Based Learning at this year LAK`16 conference our contribution about „On Using Learning Analytics to Track the Activity of Interactive MOOC Videos“ got published.
Abstract:
It is widely known that interaction, as well as communication, are very important parts of successful online courses. These features are
considered crucial because they help to improve students‘ attention in a very significant way. In this publication, the authors present an innovative application, which adds different forms of interactivity to learning videos within MOOCs such as multiple-choice questions or the possibility to communicate with the teacher. Furthermore, Learning Analytics using exploratory examination and visualizations have been applied to unveil learners‘ patterns and behaviors as well as investigate the effectiveness of the application. Based upon the quantitative and qualitative observations, our study determined common practices behind dropping out using videos indicator and suggested enhancements to increase the performance of the application as well as learners‘ attention.
Reference: Wachtler, J., Khalil, M., Taraghi, B. & Ebner, M. (2016). On Using Learning Analytics to Track the Activity of Interactive MOOC Videos. Paper presented at LAK 2016 Workshop on Smart Environments and Analytics in Video-Based Learning, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 26/04/16 – 26/04/16, pp. 8-17
[publication] How OER Enhances MOOCs—A Perspective from German-Speaking Europe #OER #MOOC #imoox
Our chapter on „How OER Enhances MOOCs—A Perspective from German-Speaking Europe“ got published as part of the book Open Education: from OERs to MOOCs.
Abstract:
In this chapter, we discuss why OER and MOOCs are a necessary and pow- erful combination, especially in German-speaking Europe. We begin with an introduc- tion to open online courses and an overview of copyright law in Germany and Austria. We then describe the evolution of OER MOOCs in Austria and Germany, especially the development of two MOOC platforms. Finally, we present examples of the impact of OER on MOOCs to conclude that an approach combining OER and MOOCs can be very valuable to foster new and innovative didactical approaches as well as future education.
Reference: Ebner, M., Lorenz, A., Lackner, E., Kopp, M., Kumar, S., Schön, S., Wittke, A. (2016) How OER enhance MOOCs – A Perspective from German-speaking Europe. In: Open Education: from OERs to MOOCs. Jemni, M., Kinshuk, Khribi, M. K. (Eds.). Springer. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. pp. 205-220
[publication] Digitales kreatives Selbermachen in der Schule #making
Für das neue OCG-Journal zum Thema „Der Weg zur Bildung 4.0“ haben wir einen kurzen Beitrag rund um unsere Erfahrungen mit den Makerdays geschrieben. Auch haben wir auf unser Handbuch verwiesen, welches alle weiteren Details enthält.
[Link zum Beitrag @ ResearchGate]
Referenz: Schön, S., Ebner, M. (2016) Digitales kreatives Selbermachen in der Schule. OCG-Journal, 02/2016
[publication] Learning Analytics and Spelling Acquisition in German-A First Prototype #IdERblog
At this year HCII conference we present a short overview about the IderBlog-project, titled „Learning Analytics and Spelling Acquisition in German-A First Prototype“
Abstract:
Data-driven learning in combination with emerging academic areas such as Learning Analytics (LA) has the potential to tailor students’ education to their needs [1]. The aim of this article is to present a web-based training platform for primary school pupils who struggle with the acquisition of German orthography. Our objective is the improvement in their writing and spelling competences. The focus of this article is on the development of the platform and the details concerning the requirements and the design of the User Interface (UI). In combination with Learning Analytics, the platform is expected to provide deeper insight into the process of spelling acquisition. Furthermore, aspects of Learning Analytics will help to develop the platform, to improve the exercises and to provide better materials in the long run.
[Draft version @ ResearchGate]
Reference: Ebner, M., Ebner, M., Edtstadler, K. (2016) Learning Analytics and Spelling Acquisition in German-A First Prototype. International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies. pp. 405-416. Springer International Publishing
[book] Digitale Medien: Zusammenarbeit in der Bildung #gmw16 #research
Der Tagungsband der heurigen Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Medien in der Wissenschaft, kurz GMW, in Innsbruck ist online frei zugänglich erhältlich. Ich bedanke mich noch bei meinen Kollegen und Kolleginnen für die tolle Zusammenarbeit.
Abstract:
Der Begriff „Neue Medien“ ist den Teenagerjahren inzwischen entwachsen. Vieles, was vor 15 Jahren darunter verstanden wurde, ist mittlerweile selbstverständlicher Teil unseres täglichen Arbeits- und Privatlebens. Den digitalen Wandel und seine Dynamik zu beobachten, ihn kritisch zu hinterfragen, aktiv zu gestalten und wissenschaftlich zu begleiten, ist eine zentrale Aufgabe der Gesellschaft für Medien in der Wissenschaft e.V., kurz GMW.
Dieser Band versammelt die Beiträge der Jahrestagung 2016 unter dem Titel „Digitale Medien: Zusammenarbeit in der Bildung“. Zentrales Thema sind dabei die Schnittstellen zwischen Institutionen, Lernenden, Lehrenden, wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen und Technologien, wobei insbesondere technologiegestützte Möglichkeiten der Zusammenarbeit in der Gestaltung von Bildungsangeboten betrachtet werden.
Zitation: Wachtler, J., Ebner, M., Gröblinger, O., Kopp, M., Bratengeyer, E., Steinbacher, H.-P., Freisleben-Teutscher, C., Kapper, C. (2016) Digitale Medien: Zusammenarbeit in der Bildung. Waxmann Verlag