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[article] Efforts in Europe for Data-Driven Improvement of Education – A Review of Learning Analytics Research in Six Countries #LearningAnalytics #tugraz

I did an article with a hand of colleagues about „Efforts in Europe for Data-Driven Improvement of Education – A Review of Learning Analytics Research in Six Countries“ for the first issue of the „International Journal of Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Education (iJAI)„.

Abstract:

Information and communication technologies are increasingly mediating learning and teaching practices as well as how educational institutions are handling their administrative work. As such, students and teachers are leaving large amounts of digital footprints and traces in various educational apps and learning management platforms, and educational administrators register various processes and outcomes in digital administrative systems. It is against such a background we in recent years have seen the emergence of the fast-growing and multi-disciplinary field of learning analytics. In this paper, we examine the research efforts that have been conducted in the field of learning analytics in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, Spain, and Sweden. More specifically, we report on developed national policies, infrastructures and competence centers, as well as major research projects and developed research strands within the selected countries. The main conclusions of this paper are that the work of researchers around Europe has not led to national adoption or European level strategies for learning analytics. Furthermore, most countries have not established national policies for learners’ data or guidelines that govern the ethical usage of data in research or education. We also conclude, that learning analytics research on pre-university level to high extent have been overlooked. In the same vein, learning analytics has not received enough focus form national and European national bodies. Such funding is necessary for taking steps towards data-driven development of education.

[article @ journal’s homepage]

[article @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Nouri, J., Ebner, M., Ifenthaler, D., Saqr, M., Malmberg, J., Khalil, M., Bruun, J., Viberg, O., González, M., Papamitsiou, Z., Berthelsen, U. (2019) Efforts in Europe for Data-Driven Improvement of Education – A Review of Learning Analytics Research in Six Countries. IN: International Journal of Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Education (iJAI). 2019(1). pp. 8-27

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[CfP] Positioning Artificial Intelligence in Education –Evidence and Reflections #ijai #reseach #tugraz

We would like to call for you contribution to a call for „Positioning Artificial Intelligence in Education –Evidence and Reflections„. We would like to do a special issue for the International Journal of Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Education (iJAI).

Due to recent technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) has received increased attention and has been adopted to many sectors and fields, thus, producing a profound impact. Given the rapid advancement of AI, it is expected that AI will continue to develop, integrate deeper and in many different sectors. Although the application of AI in the educational sector has been the subject of research for more than 30 years, a renewed and enforced interest in AI in education can be documented through the themes of scientific conferences, workshops and research papers, as well as how the Edtech industry is increasing efforts to integrate AI in educational applications. Indeed, this development is not unexpected considering that AI is associated with potentials of more personalized, adaptive and inclusive learning, and with empowered teachers and advanced learning environments. This Special Issue aims at highlighting contemporary research that covers AI in education. We are looking forward to receive both theoretical and empirical papers that provide readers with a better understanding of the theoretical discussions that are currently taking place, the empirical studies that are conducted, and the AI applications and systems that are developed

Submission of full paper: December 10, 2019

Find here the „Call for Paper“ with all details.

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 14 / No. 16 #ijet #research

Issue 14(16) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Development of an Instructional Design Model for Mobile Blended Learning in Higher Education
  • Knowledge Management and Reuse in Virtual Learning Communities
  • New Tools for the Immersive Narrative Experience
  • From Learning Game to Adaptive Ubiquitous Game Based Learning
  • Are Educational Games Engaging and Motivating Moroccan Students to Learn Physics?
  • Effectivity of Augmented Reality as Media for History Learning
  • IMS Compliant Ontological Learner Model for Adaptive E-Learning Environments
  • A Flipped Classroom-Based Education System for College English Teaching
  • An Improved Back-Propagation Neural Network for the Prediction of College Students’ English Performance
  • Computer-Aided English Teaching Platform Based on Secure Shell Framework
  • English Teaching Platform Based on Online Education Technology and Licensure and Master’s Program Technology
  • Innovative Methods in Medical Education in Bulgaria: Video Materials and Serious Games
  • Using Broadcasting Learning Design to Enhance Student’s Experiential Skill
  • Adaptive Navigation Support: A Literature Review of Its Application and Implication in Learning Process
  • Massive Open Online Course Platform Blended English Teaching Method Based on Model-View-Controller Framework

[Link to Issue 14/16]

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

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 14 / No. 14 #ijet #research

Issue 14(14) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Evaluation of an Educational Media on Cube Nets Based on Learning Effectiveness and Gamification Parameters
  • MAPSS: An Intelligent Architecture for the Pedagogical Support
  • Nursing Students’ Attitudes Toward Simulation Technology in Nursing Education
  • Application of Computer Technology in Aesthetic Education and Feature Analysis
  • An Innovative Preschool Education Method Based on Computer Multimedia Technology
  • An Innovative English Teaching System Based on Computer Aided Technology and Corpus Management
  • A Teaching Quality Evaluation System of Massive Open Online Courses Based on Big Data Analysis
  • Student Academic Performance Prediction using Supervised Learning Techniques
  • Towards a New Generation of Intelligent Tutoring Systems
  • The Effect of Scientific Creativity in Inquiry Learning to Promote Critical Thinking Ability of Prospective Teachers
  • Application of Classroom Response Systems (CRS): Study to Measure Student Learning Outcome

[Link to Issue 14/14]

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

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[special issue] Trends and Opportunities in Online Education #research #tugraz

I editored a special issue on „Trends and Opportunities in Online Education“ together with Markus. A first article got published right now with the title „Crossing the Borders: Re-Use of Smart Learning Objects in Advanced Content Access Systems„:

Abstract:

Researchers in many disciplines are developing novel interactive smart learning objects like exercises and visualizations. Meanwhile, Learning Management Systems (LMS) and eTextbook systems are also becoming more sophisticated in their ability to use standard protocols to make use of third party smart learning objects. But at this time, educational tool developers do not always make best use of the interoperability standards and need exemplars to guide and motivate their development efforts. In this paper we present a case study where the two large educational ecosystems use the Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standard to allow cross-sharing of their educational materials. At the end of our development process, Virginia Tech’s OpenDSA eTextbook system became able to import materials from Aalto University’s ACOS smart learning content server, such as python programming exercises and Parsons problems. Meanwhile, University of Pittsburgh’s Mastery Grids (which already uses the ACOS exercises) was made to support CodeWorkout programming exercises (a system already used within OpenDSA). Thus, four major projects in CS Education became inter-operable.

[Link to website of the Open Access Journal]

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[publication] Offene Bildungsressourcen in der Weiterbildung: Ansätze und Entwicklung im deutschsprachigen Raum #OER #OpenEducation

Im Rahmen des Buches „Digitalisierung und Lernen“ der Serie „Forum Hochschuldidaktik und Erwachsenenbildung“ wurden wir eingeladen über Open Educational Resources zu schreiben und einen Überblick über den deutschsprachigen Raum zu geben:

Offene Bildungsressourcen (englisch Open Educational Resources OER) erlauben zahlreiche Verwendungen in der Bildungsarbeit, die bei herkömmlichen Materialien durch die Urhebergesetze ausgeschlossen sind, wie z. B. die Modifikation und Wiederveröffentlichung vorhandener Materialien. Im Beitrag wird der Frage nachgegangen, welche Rolle OER derzeit im Bereich der deutschsprachigen Weiterbildung, also insbesondere in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz spielen. Obwohl dem Thema Digitalisierung in der Weiterbildung in der Schweiz ein hoher strategischer Stellenwert eingeräumt wird, spielen OER eher eine untergeordnete Rolle.

[Draft @ ResearchGate]

Zitation: Schön, S., Ebner, M., Lüthi-Esposito, G. (2019) Offene Bildungsressourcen in der Weiterbildung: Ansätze und Entwicklungen im deutschsprachigen Raum. In: Digitalisierung und Lernen. Haberzeth, E., Sgier, I. (Hrsg.). Forum Hochschuldidaktik und Erwachsenenbildung. Band 8. hep Verlag. S. 155-168. ISBN 978-3-0355-1334-9

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 14 / No. 13 #ijet #research

Issue 14(13) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Dyned Programme as Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) for University Students: A Perception and Its Impact
  • Effect of Computer Multimedia Assisted Word Annotation on Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition of English Reading
  • The Involvement of Students in Social Network Sites Affects Their Learning
  • College Mathematics Teaching Method Based on Big Data
  • Design and Implementation of a Vue.js-Based College Teaching System
  • The Role of Cloud Computing for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Saudi Arabian Universities in Accordance with the Social Constructivism Theory: A Specialist’s Point of View
  • E-Textbooks and Their Application Levels, from the Perspective of Faculty Members at Ajman University, U.A.E.
  • Physical Education Motion Correction System Based on Virtual Reality Technology
  • Development of an Information-Based Online Foreign Language Teaching Platform with ASP.NET
  • A Trackable Augmented Learning Media System for a Higher Education Level
  • Development and Implementation of Computer Assisted Instruction System in Physical Education Based on ASP.NET Technology
  • Evaluation of Student Performance with Predicted Learning Curve Based on Grey Models for Personalized Tutoring

[Link to Issue 14/13]

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

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[publication] A Pedagogical Framework for Mixed Reality in Classrooms based on a Literature Review #VR #AR #tugraz #research

Our publication about „A Pedagogical Framework for Mixed Reality in Classrooms based on a Literature Review“ at this year ED-Media conference in Amsterdam is online available:

Virtual reality devices are not an invention of the previous years. In fact, those are applicable since the 60s and therefore many scholars have elaborated in the potential of virtual reality as a learning platform. There are many diverse ways to integrate these techniques into the classroom. Affordable devices in combination with concepts like making legitimate the usage for learning. Pedagogical motivation factors like collaborations and gamification amply justify the usage of modern VR technologies as a learning platform. A variety of application have been used already in classrooms but in higher education, there is a need to catch up. Those examples have been divided by the way they make use of virtual systems and how they provide supervision. This literature review describes the functional classification of virtual reality, how it typically applies to learning and how it represents the key features for a didactically valuable usage. As a result of the literature research, a framework for the use of mixed reality in education has been developed allowing to spot new capabilities for the implementation of future VR or AR applications. This paper will also clarify the proper direction of development and the potential impact on future educational domains.

[Draft @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Kommetter, C. & Ebner, M. (2019). A Pedagogical Framework for Mixed Reality in Classrooms based on a Literature Review. In J. Theo Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 901-911). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

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[publication] Business models for Open Educational Resources: how to exploit OER after a funded project? #OER #research

Our publication about „Business models for Open Educational Resources: how to exploit OER after a funded project?“ at this year ED-Media conference in Amsterdam is online available:

Open Educational Resources (OER) projects often face the challenge of how to sustain and develop further the resources after the initial project funding comes to an end. OER are provided for free and open for anybody to re-use, modify and distribute. How than can the producers exploit the resources, are there any feasible business models, especially models which could remove or at least reduce dependence on limited and insecure funding? This article presents results of a survey of literature on OER business models and an overview of models identified in the literature. For projects which developed a learning program with OER the freemium model is being considered as a promising model.

[Draft @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Geser, G., Schön, S. & Ebner, M. (2019). Business models for Open Educational Resources: how to exploit OER after a funded project?. In J. Theo Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 1519-1525). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

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[publication] Making mit Kindern und Jugendlichen. Einführung und ausgewählte Perspektiven. #MakerEducation #research

Es freut uns sehr, dass unser Beitrag zu „Making mit Kindern und Jugendlichen. Einführung und ausgewählte Perspektiven“ im Buch zu „CHANCE MAKERSPACE – Making trifft auf Schule“ erschienen ist:

Das kreative digitale Gestalten mit Kindern sowie die Maker-Education sind im deutschsprachigen Europa angekommen. Inzwischen gibt es immer häufiger MakerSpaces, die auch Kinder sowie Lehrer*innen und außerschulische Pädagog*innen, die für und mit Kindern Making-Aktivitäten ausführen, zu ihrer Zielgruppe rechnen. In diesem Beitrag werden Kennzeichen und Prinzipien der Maker-Education aufgezeigt, und es wird dargelegt, wie Making-Aktivitäten aus unterschiedlichen ausgewählten Perspektiven Anklang finden. Abschließend wirft der Beitrag einen kurzen Blick auf aktuelle Entwicklungen.

[Beitrag @ ResearchGate]

Auch das gesamte Buch ist auf ResearchGate zugänglich: [Link zum Buch]

Zitation: Schön, S., Narr, K., Grandl, M., Ebner, M. (2019) Making mit Kindern und Jugendlichen. Einführung und ausgewählte Perspektiven. In: CHANCE MAKERSPACE Making trifft auf Schule. Ingold, S., Maurer, B., Trüby, D. (Hrsg). kopaed (muenchen). ISBN 978-3-86736-539-0. S. 45-58