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[publication] Learning Analytics: Principles and Constraints

Our publication at this year ED-Media 2015 conference „Learning Analytics: Principles and Constraints“ is now online available.

Abstract:

Within the evolution of technology in education, Learning Analytics has reserved its position as a robust technological field that promises to empower instructors and learners in different educational fields. The 2014 horizon report (Johnson et al., 2014), expects it to be adopted by educational institutions in the near future. However, the processes and phases as well as constraints are still not deeply debated. In this research study, the authors talk about the essence, objectives and methodologies of Learning Analytics and propose a first prototype life cycle that describes its entire process. Furthermore, the authors raise substantial questions related to challenges such as security, policy and ethics issues that limit the beneficial appliances of Learning Analytics processes.

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Reference: Khalil, M. & Ebner, M. (2015). Learning Analytics: Principles and Constraints. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2015. pp. 1326-1336. Chesapeake, VA: AACE

Finally we feel very honored that we get an „Outstanding Paper Award“ for this research work:
Paper Award

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[publication] Visualizing Collaborations and Online Social Interactions at Scientific Conferences for Scholarly Networking

Our publication about „Visualizing Collaborations and Online Social Interactions at Scientific Conferences for Scholarly Networking“ at this year World Wide Web Conference is now online available.
Abstract:

The various ways of interacting with social media, web collaboration tools, co-authorship and citation networks for scientific and research purposes remain distinct. In this paper, we propose a solution to align such information. We particularly developed an exploratory visualization of research networks. The result is a scholar centered, multi-perspective view of conferences and people based on their collaborations and online interactions. We measured the relevance and user acceptance of this type of interactive visualization. Preliminary results indicate a high precision both for recognized people and conferences. The majority in a group of test-users responded positively to a set of statements about the acceptance.

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Reference: De Vocht, L.; Selver, S.; Anastasia, D.; Verborgh, R. .; Mannens, E.; Ebner, M.; Van de Walle, R. (2015) Visualizing Collaborations and Online Social Interactions at Scientific Conferences for Scholarly Networking. – in: WWW 2015 Companion (2015), pp. 1053 – 1054, International World Wide Web Conference

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[publication] What do we know about typical MOOC participants? First insights from the field

Our publication about „What do we know about typical MOOC participants? First insights from the field“ at this year eMOOCs 2015 conference, Mons (Belgium) is now online available.
Abstract:

Massive Open Online Courses became a worldwide phenomenon. Especially in Central Europe it is a subject of debates whether universities should invest more money or not. This research study likes to give first answers about typical MOOC participants based on data from different field studies of the Austrian MOOC-platform iMooX.
It can be pointed out that the typical learner is a student or an adult learner, strongly interested in the course topic or just interested in learning with media and finally with self- contained learning competencies. The research work concludes that MOOCs broaden the educational field for universities and are a possibility to educate the public in a long run.

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Reference: Neuböck, K., Kopp, M., Ebner, M. (2015) What do we know about typical MOOC participants? First insights from the field, In: Proceedings of eMOOCs 2015 conference, Lebrun, M., de Waard, I., Ebner, M., Gaebel, M., Mons, Belgium, pp. 183-190

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[presentation] Studierende und ihre Anforderungen an die 
IT von heute #tugraz

Im Rahmen der UniIT-Tagung an der Universität Graz bin ich gebeten worden über unsere langjährigen Umfragen zu reden und den Studierenden von heute vorzustellen. Ich habe mir gedacht, fangen wir mit einem durchaus ernst gemeinten „Witz“ an:

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Heute starten die Makerdays for Kids #makerdays

Heute um 10.30 öffnet die offene digitale Werkstatt für Jugendliche zwischen 10 und 14 Jahren, die „Maker Days for Kids“ im Haus der Jugend von Bad Reichenhall die Türen. Im Vorfeld hat auch die österreichische Presseagentur APA bereits einen tollen Artikel dazu veröffentlicht!

(C) APA - Source: https://science.apa.at/rubrik/natur_und_technik/Maker-Werkstatt_fuer_Kinder_soll_Lust_auf_MINT_machen/SCI_20150403_SCI39391351422988428
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Wir sind alle gespannt, wie die erste offene digitale Werkstatt im deutschsprachigen Raum ankommt. Berichte wird es auf der Homepage geben, auch werden wir über Twitter (Hashtag = #makerdays) live berichten, sofern es unsere Zeit zulässt 🙂

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[presentation] De-Identification in Learning Analytics

Our contribution to this year LAK conference is about the „De-Identification“. Mohammad gave a presentation within the Workshop „Ethics and Privacy in Learning Analytics“. Here can your find his slides:

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[presentation] Lehramsstudium Informatik

Im Rahmen der Fachdidaktik Informatik Tagung an der Pädagogischen Hochschule Steiermark veranstaltet vom regionalen Fachdidaktikzentrum Informatik (RFDZI) habe ich heute den derzeitigen Stand zur PädagogInnen Ausbildung im Entwicklungsverbund aus dem Fachbereich Informatik präsentiert. Hier die wenigen Folien:

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[publication] A Contribution to Collaborative Learning Using iPads for School Children

Our contribution about „A Contribution to Collaborative Learning Using iPads for School Children“ at this year European Immersive Education Summit is now online available.
Abstract:

Collaboration has a very positive effect on students’ learning experiences as well as their social interactions. Our research study aims towards enhancing the learning experience, stimulating communication and cooperative behavior to improve learning. Making use of recent technological advancements (tablets) and gaming as a motivational factor, a prototype application in form of a multiplayer learning game for iPads was designed and developed. In a face-to-face setting, connecting up to four devices, the players (learners) have to solve word puzzles in a collaborative way. Furthermore, a web-interface for teachers provides the possibility to create custom content as well as to receive feedback of the children’s performance. A first field study at two primary schools in Graz showed promising results for the learning behavior of school children.

Reference: Ebner, M., Kienleitner, B. (2014) A Contribution to Collaborative Learning Using iPads for School Children, European Immersive Education Summit, 2014, Vienna, pp. 87-97 [Link to article]