[publication] Concepts for E-Assessments in STEM on the Example of Engineering Mechanics #eAssessment #STEMeducation #TEL

Our publication about „Concepts for E-Assessments in STEM on the Example of Engineering Mechanics“ got published in the International Journal for Emerging Technologies in Learning (i-JET).

Abstract:
We discuss if and how it is possible to develop meaningful e-assessments in Engineering Mechanics. The focus is on complex example problems, resembling traditional paper-pencil exams. Moreover, the switch to e-assessments should be as transparent as possible for the students, i.e., it shouldn’t lead to additional difficulties, while still maintaining sufficiently high discrimination indices for all questions. Example problems have been designed in such a way, that it is possible to account for a great variety of inputs ranging from graphical to numerical and algebraic as well as string input types. Thanks to the implementation of random variables it is even possible to create an individual set of initial values for every participant. Additionally, when dealing with complex example problems errors carried forward have to be taken into account. Different approaches to do so are detailed and discussed, e.g., pre-defined paths for sub-questions, usage of students’ previous inputs or decision trees. The main finding is that complex example problems in Engineering Mechanics can very well be used in e-assessments if the design of these questions is well structured into meaningful sub-questions and errors carried forward are accounted for.

[article @ ResearchGate]
[article @ Journal’s Homepage]

Reference: Orthaber, M., Stütz, D., Antretter, T., Ebner, M. (2020) Concepts for E-Assessments in STEM on the Example of Engineering Mechanics. International Journal for Emerging Technologies in Learnig. 15(12). pp. 136-152

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 15 / No. 12 #ijet #research

Issue 15(12) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • A Khan Framework-Based Approach to Successful MOOCs Integration in the Academic Context
  • Current Status, Issues, and Challenges of Blockchain Applications in Education
  • Innovative Graphing Skills Through Interrogation Of Silent Ingredients
  • Modeling of Students Online Social Presence on Social Networking Sites and Academic Performance
  • Social Media in Teaching of Languages
  • Mining Smart Learning Analytics Data Using Ensemble Classifiers
  • Effect of Curriculum Planning for Physical Education in Colleges on Innovation Ability
  • Teachers’ Perceptions on Using Augmented Reality for Language Learning in Primary Years Programme (PYP) Education
  • Concepts for E-Assessments in STEM on the Example of Engineering Mechanics
  • A Model for the Influential Factors of the Autonomous Learning Ability of Japanese Majors
  • Learning Analytics: Analyzing Various Aspects of Learners’ Performance in Blended Courses. The Case of Kabul Polytechnic University, Afghanistan
  • Threats, Challenges, And Opportunities for Open Universities and Massive Online Open Courses in The Digital Revolution
  • A proposed Iris Recognition Model for Authentication in Mobile Exams
  • A Fuzzy Information Evaluation Model for Scientific Innovation of Art Talents in Colleges
  • Assessing Using Technology: Is Electronic Portfolio Effective To Assess the Scientific Literacy on Evolution Theory
  • Design Gamification Models in Higher Education: A Study in Indonesia
  • The Role of Edmodo Model for Professional Development: The Uses of Blockchain in School Management
  • Blending Teaching Mode for Computer Courses in the Background of Emerging Engineering Education: A Case Study of Principle and Application of Database
  • Sustainable Development in Developing Societies: The Place of ICT-driven Computer Education

[Link to Issue 15/12]

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

[trailer] MakerDays 2020

In der ersten Augustwoche werden voraussichtlich die MakerDays 2020 an der TU Graz stattfinden – mehr Informationen findet man hier [Link]
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[dossier] Erschienen: Selbstlerndossier «Einstieg in das Urheberrecht und OER für E-Learning» im Rahmen des CAS eLearning und CAS eLearning Design (Luzern) #OER #openeducation

Für den Lehrgang CAS eLearning und CAS eLearning Design (Luzern) unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Andréa Belliger haben wir im April 2019 das folgende Selbstlerndossier für OER im Schweizer Kontext erstellt: «Einstieg in das Urheberrecht und OER für E-Learning»

Das Dossier richtet sich an folgende Zielgruppe und verfolgt folgende Lernziele.

Zielgruppe: Das PDF-Dossier richtet sich an Lehrpersonen aller Bildungsbereiche und
E-Learning-Verantwortliche aus Unternehmen und Verwaltungen, d. h. Praktiker/innen ohne Vorkenntnisse zum Urheberrecht und offene Bildungsressourcen (kurz OER).

Lernziele: Die Teilnehmer/innen) kennen die Begrifflichkeiten rund um Open Content / OER wissen um die Vor- und Nachteile von Open-Content-Lizenzen und erhalten eine Übersicht über Quellen gemeinfreier sowie Bezahl-Inhalte.

[publication] Future Teacher Training of Several Universities with MOOCs as OER – Teaching in #COVID19 Pandemic. Stories from the field #imoox #mooc

#COVID19 was and is a big challenge for many people, for teachers as universities as well. And of course we love to share experiences we made or have seen at the TU Graz as well to enrich the contributions on teaching and learning with technologies in HEI.

This time we contributed to a book which collects 133 (!) experiences from colleagues worldwide, all available under CC BY NC ND. Please have look and check:

https://www.learntechlib.org/p/216903/

Our contribution describes:

To train future Austrian teachers in using digital media, a novel didactic design was implemented at several universities in Austria in summer semester 2019: The course includes the participation in a MOOC (massive open online course) on the topic, an accompanying group work at the universities and multiple-choice tests conducted at the universities. In the summer semester of 2020, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the group work and exams had to be switched to virtual space as well. Because the course materials are available under an open license, i.e. as open educational resources, further use is possible and offered.

Ebner, Martin & Schön, Sandra (2020). Remote Future Teacher Training with MOOCs. In: R.E. Ferdig, E. Baumgartner, E., R. Hartshorne, E. Kaplan-Rakowski, & C. Mouza, C. (Ed). Teaching, Technology, and Teacher Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stories from the Field. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Pp. 493-497. Book is available under CC BY NC ND: https://www.learntechlib.org/p/216903/;. Preprint at ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342261714_Remote_Future_Teacher_Training_with_MOOCs

[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 :-).