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[publication] Developing an Addition and Subtraction Trainer with Automated Categorization of Errors for Learners in Their First Two Years of Primary School #tugraz #research #mlearning

Our research publication titled „Developing an Addition and Subtraction Trainer with Automated Categorization of Errors for Learners in Their First Two Years of Primary School“ for the EDMedia and Innovative Learning 2023 conference is published.

Abstract: This paper discusses the development and testing of a gamified mathematical learning app. Said app is designed for primary school children in their first two years of learning, so that they can practice the arithmetic operations addition and subtraction in a playful way. Predefined error categories are used to specifically eliminate weaknesses. As an incentive for the learners, mascots, stars and a child-oriented look are offered, as well as a mode in which the players can compete with others worldwide and, in the case of good performance, find themselves on the leaderboard. A test run and a subsequently conducted survey with 49 school children showed that the app generally works well and that the subjective perceptions regarding the motivational ability of the mascots correlate with the overall perception of the app.

[preprint @ ResearchGate]
[publication @ publisher’s homepage]

Reference: Zöhrer, H., Wachtler, J. & Ebner, M. (2023). Developing an Addition and Subtraction Trainer with Automated Categorization of Errors for Learners in Their First Two Years of Primary School. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 832-843). Vienna, Austria: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved July 19, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222586/.

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[publication]The Development of Two Math E-Learning Systems for Primary School Children in Android #tugraz #mlearning #research

Our publication titled „The Development of Two Math E-Learning Systems for Primary School Children in Android“ for the EDMedia and Innovative Learning 2023 conference is now online available:

Abstract: Electronic learning, with all its different variations, approaches and applications, is a very relevant topic in today’s education. E-Learning is a wide field, as it affects classes in school as well as training scenarios for adult persons. This work describes the development of two E-Learning systems: EinMalEins Trainer and Division Trainer. Both applications are part of the learning lab of Graz University of Technology. This document sums up the theoretical background of the development process as well as the realization. A lot of emphasis in this work laid on applying different testing methods, therefore thinking aloud testing as well as automated testing are handled more deeply. The methodology behind these methods is explained and the results are presented.

[Preprint @ ResearchGate]
[Publication @ Publisher’s homepage]

Reference: Plieschnegger, M., Wachtler, J. & Ebner, M. (2023). The Development of Two Math E-Learning Systems for Primary School Children in Android. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 798-810). Vienna, Austria: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved July 19, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222581/

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[publication] Shifting Patterns in IT Equipment and Communication Application Preferences among Study Beginners: A Longitudinal Analysis at Graz University of Technology, Austria #tugraz #research #students

Our publication about the results of the welcome days, titled „Shifting Patterns in IT Equipment and Communication Application Preferences among Study Beginners: A Longitudinal Analysis at Graz University of Technology, Austria“, is now online available.

Abstract: Within the last 11 years, more than 10.000 students participated in surveys amongst study beginners at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria. In autumn 2022, 1,089 students answered questions on their IT equipment, social media, and communication applications. While the evaluations of the last few years did not reveal major changes, this year is different: The apps Tiktok and Discord, newly introduced as an option in the survey, get equally large shares-of one-third and more than 40%, respectively. For the first time, the presentation of the survey data also includes questions regarding the usage of communication applications for learning. That shall give rise to future research on communication apps for teaching at TU Graz.

[draft @ ResearchGate]
[publication @ publisher’s homeage]

Reference: Nagler, W., Mair, B., Ebner, M., Edelsbrunner, S., Harden, J. & Schön, S. (2023). Shifting Patterns in IT Equipment and Communication Application Preferences among Study Beginners: A Longitudinal Analysis at Graz University of Technology, Austria. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 104-111). Vienna, Austria: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved July 14, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222491/.

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[publication] Examining the Digitization Level of First-Year Students at Graz University of Technology (Austria): Insights from a Digitization Index #tugraz #digitazation #index #digitalskill

Our conference paper, titled „Examining the Digitization Level of First-Year Students at Graz University of Technology (Austria): Insights from a Digitization Index„, at EDMedia and Innovative Learning 2023 conference in Vienna is published.

Abstract: The Educational Technology team at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) tried to measure the degree of digitization among first-year students (n=1,029). To achieve this, a digitization index was constructed that incorporates various dimensions of digitization, including IT equipment, digital skills, and usage of digital applications for learning. The index is based on two existing studies, the German D21-Digital-Index and the Austrian DiKoS study. It was adapted to fit the context of first-year students at university. The study revealed an average digitization level among first-year students at TU Graz was 39.60 on a scale from 0 to 100. The analysis of specific groups indicated variations in the degree of digitization. Female students, students under 20 and over 25 years old, as well as those from natural sciences and mathematics fields exhibited lower levels of digitization compared to their counterparts. Furthermore, students who attended grammar school before university had lower digitization levels compared to those from higher vocational schools or secondary technical schools. Based on the digitization index, the students are classified into three groups: digital laggards, digital center, and digital leaders. Most first-year students fell into the digital center category, while a smaller proportion were identified as digital laggards or leaders. These groups differed in terms of their device ownership, digital skills, and usage of digital applications.

[publication @ ResearchGate]
[publication @ proceeding’s homepage]

Reference: Mair, B., Martin, E., Edelsbrunner, S., Nagler, W. & Schön, S. (2023). Examining the Digitization Level of First-Year Students at Graz University of Technology (Austria): Insights from a Digitization Index. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 1128-1136). Vienna, Austria: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved July 14, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222629/.

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[imoox] Dekarbonisierung & Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Der Weg zum klimaneutralen Unternehmen #microcredential #mooc #tugraz

Es freut uns, dass wir morgen den MOOC zu „Dekarbonisierung & Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement: Der Weg zum klimaneutralen Unternehmen„n bereits zum zweiten Mal startne, als Teil unseres Microcredential-Programm der TU Graz. Ein sehr wichtiges und zeitgemäßes Thema, welches sich besonders an Unternehmen richtet. Und wir haben den MOOC erweitert bzw. auch upgedatet 🙂 .

Der Green Deal der EU mit dem Ziel der Klimaneutralität nimmt die Unternehmen nun endgültig in die Pflicht und erzeugt einen Handlungs- und Innovationsdruck in der Gesamtwirtschaft und speziell in der Industrie. Die aktuelle Situation in den Unternehmen lässt sich wie folgt beschreiben: 
Viele Unternehmen haben schon einzelne Maßnahmen für mehr Nachhaltigkeit gesetzt, aber ihnen fehlt der Überblick.
Der große Teil der Unternehmen hat noch keine laufende Treibhausgasbilanzierung.
Bisher lag der Fokus auf Energie, nicht auf Klima (inkl. Aspekte wie grüne Lieferkette, etc.)
Klimaschutz wird aktuell oft in einer Abteilung angesiedelt, wird aber nicht abteilungsübergreifend gelebt.
Um die damit verbundenen „Change“-Herausforderungen als Chancen in Richtung Wettbewerbsvorteil wahrnehmen zu können, sind vor allem auch die Führungskräfte aufgefordert, grundlegendes Wissen in den für die Dekarbonisierung von Unternehmen relevanten Handlungsfeldern wie Energie & Grüne Produktion (Produkte und Services), nachhaltige Gebäude, betriebliche Mobilität anzueignen und sich speziell mit den Fragen des Nachhaltigkeits- und Changemanagement vertieft auseinanderzusetzen.

[Hier geht es zum Microcredential-Angebot der TU Graz]

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[presentation] Examining the Digitization Level of First-Year Students at Graz University of Technology (Austria): Insights from a Digitization Index #tugraz #index #tel

We present our research about „Examining the Digitization Level of First-Year Students at Graz University of Technology (Austria): Insights from a Digitization Index“ at the EDMedia and Innovative Learning 2023 conference in Vienna. Here you can find the slides:

[slides @ ResearchGate]

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.16 #ijet #research

Issue 18(16) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • A New Evolution Model for Collaborative Management of Knowledge Resources
  • The Requirements for Heutagogical Attunement within STEAM Education
  • Online Teaching Quality Evaluation: Entropy TOPSIS and Grouped Regression Model
  • Validation of a Didactic Model for the Understanding of Academic Texts in Virtual Higher Education
  • Learning-by-Doing Approach to Teach Microcontroller Course with Portable Training Board
  • Use of Games in ESP Classes: Perceptions from Students and Teachers
  • The Teacher of the Future
  • Distance Learning: GeoGebra-Learning Videos to Improving Mathematical Communication Ability
  • Expanding the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to Consider Teachers Needs and Concerns in the Design of Educational Technology (EdTAM)
  • The Impact of an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) on the Academic Progress and Success of EFL Jordanian Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study
  • Cognitive Status Analysis for Recognizing and Managing Students‘ Learning Behaviors
  • Adoption of Internet of Things in the Higher Educational Institutions: Perspectives from South Africa
  • A Model to Predict and Analyze Students‘ Learning Preferences and their Cognitive Development through Educational Big Data
  • Influence of Learning Intervention on Online Learners’ Performance
  • Hybrid Learning through Lecture Capture: Exploring Perspectives and Overcoming Challenges with Blackboard Encore Technology
  • Personalizing Students‘ Learning Needs by a Teaching Decision Optimization Method

[Link to Issue 18/16]

Nevertheless, if you are interested to become a reviewer for the journal, please just contact me 🙂 .

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[presentation] MOOCs, Learning Analytics and OER – why we need it for the future of higher education! #keynote #conference

It was a pleasure to give a short keynote talk about „MOOCs, Learning Analytics and OER – why we need it for the future of higher education!“ at 9th International Conference on Computer Technology Applications (ICCTA 2023). Here you can find my slides.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370658813_MOOCs_Learning_Analytics_and_OER_-_why_we_need_it_for_the_future_of_higher_education
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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 18 / No.15 #ijet #research

Issue 18(15) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • ICT Security Tools and Techniques among Higher Education Institutions: A Critical Review
  • Effects of Inquiry-Based Teaching on Learning Efficiency in an Augmented Reality Environment
  • Toward a Context-Aware Course-Planning Model in Pervasive Learning Environments
  • Students’ Composition Evaluation Model Based on Natural Language Processing Algorithm
  • Information Systems Maintenance
  • Towards an Intelligent Model for Evaluating Serious Games
  • Evaluation and Analysis of the Implementation Effects in Practical-Course Blended Learning Based on Virtual Reality Technology
  • The Use of Educational Technology to Improve the Quality of Learning and Teaching: A Systematic Research Review and New Perspectives
  • Exploring English Major Students’ Self-Directed Technology Use for Language Learning
  • The Effect of Group Size on Cognitive and Behavioural Students‘ Engagement
  • The Impact of Online Teaching Using Interactive Learning Methods on the Utilization of Learning Resources
  • Evaluation of Online Teaching Effect of Vocational College Teachers Based on TOPSIS Technology and the Hierarchical Chi-Square Model
  • Training Quality Evaluation of Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents for Smart Tourism
  • Data-Driven School Improvement and Data-Literacy in K-12: Findings from a Swedish National Program
  • Multi-Dimensional Evaluation of Teachers’ Leading Role in Art-Training Courses
  • Effectiveness of Virtual Laboratory Teacher Training Workshops: A Kirkpatrick Model Analysis
  • BlockCode: A Web Application to Create Games that Support the Learning of Computer Programming Logic

[Link to Issue 18/15]

Nevertheless, if you are interested to become a reviewer for the journal, please just contact me 🙂 .