[talk] Digital Tests, Examinations and Assessments – Chances and Challenges #fnma #webinar #eassessment

Am 6.7.2020 um 11.00 Uhr findet der nächste fnma-Talk zum Thema „Digital Tests, Examinations and Assessments – Chances and Challenges“ statt. Die Teilnahme ist wieder immer kostenlos und wird online gestreamt. Alexander Schulz wird dabei den Input geben:

Alexander Schulz koordiniert am Center für Digitale Systeme (CeDiS) der Freien Universität Berlin seit 2017 den Bereich E-Learning und E-Examinations. Zu dem Bereich gehören das E-Examination Center (EEC) und seit 2019 das E-Examination Center 2 (EEC2), die mit insgesamt mehr als 330 Prüfungsplätzen zu den größten digitalen Prüfungszentren im deutschsprachigen Raum gehören. Er beschäftigt sich seit 2005 mit digitalen Prüfungen und ist langjähriger Referent und Fachautor in diesem Bereich.

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[Link zum Webinar]

[call] The Digital Turn in Internationalization. Konzepte, Strategien und Praktiken #zfhe #CallForPaper

Die Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung, kurz ZFHE, hat einen neuen Call veröffentlicht zum Thema „The Digital Turn in Internationalization. Konzepte, Strategien und Praktiken

Soeben wurde ein neuer Call for Papers der Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung veröffentlicht: Das Themenheft 16/2 (Juni 2021) trägt den Titel „The Digital Turn in Internationalization. Konzepte, Strategien und Praktiken“. Herausgeberinnen sind Svenja Bedenlier (Erlangen-Nürnberg) & Elisa Bruhn (Bonn), die Deadline zur Einreichung von vollständigen Beiträgen ist der 15. Jänner 2021. 

Homepage ZFHE

[Link zum Call]

[publication] Simulation data visualization using mixed reality with Microsoft HoloLensTM #AR #VR #tugraz

My PhD-Students wrote a chapter about the usage of Microsoft Hololens „Simulation data visualization using mixed reality with Microsoft HoloLensTM„. Now it got published within the book „New Perspectives on Virtual and Augmented Reality„.

Abstract:
Simulations and test beds are very difficult topics, especially for non-experienced students or new employees in the mechanical engineering domain. In this chapter, a HoloLens app and a CAD/Simulation workflow are introduced to visualize CAD models and sensor and simulation data of a test run on an air conditioning system test bed. The main challenge is to visualize temperature and pressure changes within opaque parts, such as tubes, compressors, condensers or electrical expansion valves. The HoloLens app supports various simulations and CAD visualizations. We exemplary implemented colouring the temperature or pressure changes of the test bed parts as Mixed-Reality (MR) overlays. The main purpose of the HoloLens app is to reduce the learning effort and time to understand such simulations and test bed settings. Additionally, the app could be used as a communication tool between different departments to transfer experiences and domain specific knowledge.

[chapter @ book homepage]
[draft @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Spitzer, M., Rosenberger, M., Ebner, M. (2020) Simulation data visualization using mixed reality with Microsof HoloLensTM, In: New Perspectives on Virtual and Augmented Reality, Daniela, L. (ed.), pp. 147-162, London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003001874

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 15 / No. 11 #ijet #research

Issue 15(11) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Application of Big Data Technology in Blended Teaching of College Students: A Case Study on Rain Classroom
  • Design and Application of Micro Course in Fundamentals of Computers
  • Designing Mangrove Ecology Self-Learning Application Based on a Micro-Learning Approach
  • Blended Web Mobile Learning (BWML) Model to Improve Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills
  • Design and Application of Experimental Teaching System Driven by Big Data Technology in Economics and Management Majors
  • Framework for e-Learning Materials Optimization
  • The Effectiveness of Google Classroom Among EFL Students in Jordan: An Innovative Teaching and Learning Online Platform
  • Impact of Information System and Blockchain on Organizational Learning Effectiveness
  • Effectiveness of the Implementation of Cognitive Conflict Strategy Assisted by e-Service Learning to Reduce Students‘ Mathematical Misconceptions
  • Empirical Research on the Application of Online Teaching in Chinese Colleges and Universities Under the Situation of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Prevention and Control
  • Perception of Teachers on Collaborative Tools Knowledge Level Mediated by ICT and Their Experience with Students
  • The Use of Reflective Journal as a Tool for Monitoring of Metacognition Growth in Writing
  • An Evaluation System and Its Model for Educational Competitiveness of Universities
  • A New Evaluation Technique Through Serious Games for Children with ASD
  • Project-Based Learning Technology: An Example in Programming Microcontrollers
  • The Machine Translation of Literature: Implications for Translation Pedagogy
  • Students’ Perceptions and Continuous Intention to Use E-Learning Systems: The Case of Google Classroom.
  • The Effect of Project-Based Learning Assisted PANGTUS on Creative Thinking Ability in Higher Education
  • Supporting College Students with Disorder of Written Expression: A Web-Based Model for Teachers in Under- Resourced Contexts

[Link to Issue 15/11]

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

[publication] Mixed Reality Books: Applying Augmented and Virtual Reality in Mining Engineering Education #AR #VR #research

Our chapter about „Mixed Reality Books: Applying Augmented and Virtual Reality in Mining Engineering Education“ got published in the book „Augmented Reality in Education“.

Abstract:
This chapter deals with the integration of Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) elements into academic mining education. The focus lies on the didactical approach within the EU-funded MiReBooks (Mixed Reality Books) project. The project aims to develop a series of AR- and VR-based interactive mining manuals as a new digital standard for higher education across European engineering education. By combining AR and VR technologies, it is possible to address current challenges in mining education in an innovative way. These virtual applications should make otherwise impossible and dangerous situations accessible to students. Classical paper-based teaching materials are enriched with AR content and translated into pedagogically and didactically coherent manuals for integrative use in the classroom. The authors explore how AR and VR instruments can be effectively integrated into teaching. The results of a broad evaluation of AR/VR-based lectures are presented and discussed in this chapter. The experiences and findings are summarized in a decision matrix for the use of AR/VR-based technologies in teaching.

Abstract Chapter

[Chapter @ journal’s homepage]
[draft @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Daling, L., Kommetter, C., Abdelrazeq, A., Ebner, M. & Ebner, M. (2020) Mixed Reality Books: Applying Augmented and Virtual Reality in Mining Engineering Education. In: Augmented Reality in Education. Geroimenko, V. (Ed.). pp. 185-195. Springer, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42156-4

[interview] MOOCs zur Förderung der digitalen Kompetenz im Lehramtsstudium: Chancen und Herausforderungen #tugraz #imoox #mooc

Im Rahmen eines Themenspecials rund um „Digitale Medien im Lehramtsstudium“ habe ich das didaktische und organisatorische Konzept der beiden MOOCs „Lehren und Lernen mit digitalen Medien I“ und „Lehren und Lernen mit digitalen Medien II“ vorgestellt. Insbesondere ging es mir darum, zu zeigen, wie gut das Konzept auch für andere Hochschulen nutzbar wäre.

In der österreichischen Lehramtsausbildung arbeiten acht Hochschulen zusammen, um mithilfe von MOOCs und begleitenden Übungen die digitalen Kompetenzen der Studierenden zu fördern. Das Interview mit Dr. Martin Ebner von der Technischen Universität Graz gibt Einblicke in die Herausforderungen und Mehrwerte, die das innovative Lehr- und Lernkonzept bietet.

Webeite eteaching.org

[Interview auf eteaching.org]

[presentation] Chatbots for Brand Representation in Comparison with Traditional Websites #chatbot #master #tugraz

Johannes did his masterthesis about „Chatbots for Brand Representation in Comparison with Traditional Websites„. The slides of his successful defense you can find right here:

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[talk] Digitale Lehre aus Studierendensicht #fnma #online #talk #podium

Ich durfte den letzten Talk des Forums Neue Medien in der Lehre Austria (fnma) moderieren und auch das anschließende Podium. In Zeiten von CoVid-19 bedeutet dies natürlich, dass alles online stattfinden musst. Auch das haben wir gemeistert wie man in der Aufzeichnung sehen kann:

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Technisch haben wir es etwas über drei Ecken realisiert. Es wurde WebEx verwendet, welches dann von einem lokalen Rechner über OBS-Studio auf YouTube live gestreamt wurde. Von dort haben wir dann Fragen und Kommentare genommen. Hat aber gut geklappt 🙂

Vielen Dank auch an Simon Malacek und die österreichischen Studierenden – auch wenn die Datenerhebung noch vor CoVid-19 war, trägt sich dazu bei, dass wir die Services wieder zielgerichteter anbieten können.

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 15 / No. 10 #ijet #research

Issue 15(10) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Inquiry-Based Education: Innovation in Participatory Inquiry Paradigm
  • Comparative Analysis for Boosting Classifiers in the Context of Higher Education
  • Teaching Mode of Library Information Literacy Course Based on Hierarchical Embedded Service
  • Energy-Scape Web-Based Application is an Effective Tool to Overcome the Basic Knowledge of Architects Toward Renewable Energy Properties
  • Evaluating the Quality of Social Web Applications Using the LSP Method
  • “Online + Offline” Course Teaching Based on Case Teaching Method: A Case Study of Entrepreneurship Education Course
  • Evaluation of Teaching Quality of College Physical Education Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process
  • Speech Recognition of Oral English Teaching Based on Deep Belief Network
  • An Evaluation of the “PicsAR” Research Project: An Augmented Reality in Physics Learning
  • Application of Virtual Reality Technique in the Construction of Modular Teaching Resources
  • Linked Open Data Framework for Ethnic Groups in Thailand Learning
  • The Impact of Collaborative Group Size on Students’ Achievement and Product Quality in Project-Based Learning Environments
  • The New Face of Digital Books in Genetic Learning: A Preliminary Development Study for Students‘ Critical Thinking
  • An Evaluation and Examination of Quiz Tool within Open-Source Learning Management Systems
  • Personalized Allocation of English Teaching Resources through Weight Calculation Based on Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency
  • Using Hawgent Dynamic Mathematic Software in Teaching Trigonometry
  • Prototyping Text Mining and Network Analysis Tools to Support Netnographic Student Projects

[Link to Issue 15/10]

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