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[publication] ResXplorer: Revealing relations between resources for researchers in the Web of Data #science #tugraz

Our publication about „ResXplorer: Revealing relations between resources for researchers in the Web of Data“ is now online available – enjoy the results of a very increasing research field.

Abstract:

Recent developments on sharing research results and ideas on the Web, such as research collaboration platforms like Mendeley or ResearchGate, enable novel ways to explore research information. Current search interfaces in this field focus mostly on narrowing down the search scope through faceted search, keyword matching, or filtering. The interactive visual aspect and the focus on exploring relationships between items in the results has not sufficiently been addressed before. To facilitate this exploration, we developed ResXplorer, a search interface that interactively visualizes linked data of research-related sources. By visualizing resources such as conferences, publications and proceedings, we reveal relationships between researchers and those resources. We evaluate our search interface by measuring how it affects the search productivity of targeted lean users. Furthermore, expert users reviewed its information retrieval potential and compared it against both popular academic search engines and highly specialized academic search interfaces. The results indicate how well lean users perceive the system and expert users rate it for its main goal: revealing relationships between resources for researchers.

[Link to full arcticle @ Journal Homepage]

[Link to full article @ ResearchGate]

Reference: De Vocht, L., Softic, S., Verborgh, R., Mannens, E., Ebner, M. (2016) ResXplorer: Revealing relations between resources for researchers in the Web of Data. Computer Science and Information Systems. (doi:10.2298/CSIS151028031D)

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[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 11 / No. 10 #ijet #research

Issue 11(9)Issue 11(10) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Quality Assurance for Reusable Learning Objects on a Peer-To-Peer Network
  • Student Assessment System for Distance Education on Financial Management
  • Application of a Big Data Platform in the Course of Java Language Programming
  • Extraction of Relevant Terms and Learning Outcomes from Online Courses
  • A Multimedia Teaching System with Special Acoustic Effects in the Course of Aerobics
  • Integration and Application of Animation Production Simplification in a VR Virtual Reality Teaching System
  • Analysis on the Man-Machine-Environment Collaborative Teaching Method for Mining Engineering Major
  • Digital Mining Technology-Based Teaching Mode for Mining Engineering
  • A Hierarchical Teaching Mode of College Computer Basic Application Course Based on K-means and Improved PSO Algorithm
  • EXPEL Protocol Based Architecture for Cooperative E-Learning
  • A Proposed Model for Detecting Learning Styles Based on Agent Learning
  • Motivation for Using ICT and Pupils with Learning Difficulties
  • Teachers’ Informal Learning via Social Networking Technology

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

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[publication] Potentiale von Smartwatches für Audience-Response-Systeme #ZFHE #research

Im Rahmen der Seamless Learning Tagung in Graz haben wir einen Beitrag rund um unsere Forschungsarbeiten mit Smart Watches und Audience-Response-Systemen verfasst.

Zusammenfassung:

Audience-Response-Systeme ermöglichen dem Auditorium, während eines Vortrages aktiv zu werden. Die vortragendene Person gewinnt damit wertvolle Informationen aus dem Publikum. Mobile, internetfähige Geräte lassen sich in webbasierte Systeme integrieren und zur Benutzereingabe nutzen. Um dieses Feedback den Vortragenden leichter zugänglich zu machen, können die Potentiale der Smartwatch als ein direkt am Körper anliegendes Gerät genutzt werden. Sie schränken die Vortragenden nicht in ihrer Mobilität ein und fördern durch Vibrationssignale und visuelle Signale eine schnellere Reaktion. Vor allem die Integration der Smartwatch in ein Live-Backchannel-System kann den Nutzen des Systemes enorm steigern.

[Full Paper @ ReserachGate]

[Full Paper @ ZFHE]

Zitation: Urwalek, H., Ebner, M. (2016) Potentiale von Smartwatches für Audience-Response-Systeme. Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung, 11/4. S. 39-50

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[publication] Seamless Learning – Lernen überall und jederzeit #ZFHE #journal

Im Zusammenhang mit der iUNIG-Tagung in Graz zum Thema Seamless Learning haben wir auch ein Sonderheft der Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung gemacht. Wir sind Herwig Rehatschek, Ursula Leopold, Michael Kopp, Manfred Rechberger, Patrick Schweighofer, Martin Teufel, Anastasia Sfiri und meine Wenigkeit.
Das Journal enthält sieben spannende Beiträge im Themenfeld:

Das vorliegende Sonderheft der ZFHE steht in unmittelbarem Zusammenhang mit dem Symposium „Seamless Learning“ an der Medizinischen Universität Graz am 8. September 2016. Das Generalthema des Symposiums (und der Sonderausgabe, die zugleich den Tagungsband darstellt) ist die Implementierung von Seamless Learning in allen Ausprägungen; die sieben enthaltenen Beiträge erörtern, wie das Lehren und Lernen mit Hilfe von digitalen Technologien die Grenzen der Bildungsinstitution hinter sich lassen kann.

  1. iMobilePhysics: Seamless Learning durch Experimente mit Smartphones & Tablets in Physik
  2. Potentiale von Smartwatches für Audience-Response-Systeme
  3. Seamless Learning oder Seam-aware Learning? Überlegungen aus einem medienübergreifenden Projekt
  4. Point of Learning: ein Projektbericht der Hohenheimer Lernorte
  5. Was nützt Seamless Learning als neues didaktisches Konzept in der Politikwissenschaft?
  6. Flexibilisierung von Studiengängen: Lernen im Zwischenraum von formellen und informellen Kontexten
  7. Walk this way!? – Konzepte der Stadtplanung für die (Aus-)Gestaltung von Seamless-Learning-Räumen

[Link zum Editorial @ ResearchGate]

[Link zum gesamten Heft]

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[journal] Issue 09/16 of Emerging Technologies in Learning #ijet #research

Issue 11(9)Issue 11(9) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • An Analysis on Blended Learning Pattern Based on Blackboard Network Platform: A Case Study on the Course of Recruitment and Employment Management
  • Construction of Inductive Explanation Technology in Multimedia Teaching System of Introduction to Physical Education
  • Construction of Electronic Examination and Education Platform for Financial Management
  • An Online Learning System Based on Panoramic Technology for Sport Psychology
  • Design and Implementation of Webpage Addition Technology in Aerobics Courses
  • A Projection Color Auto-adjustment Technology in Landscape Design Teaching
  • Application of PPT Playing System in the General City Planning Course under a Multimedia Teaching Environment
  • Application of Model Display Technology in Multimedia Teaching of Ecological Architecture Course
  • Application of Continuous Animation Production Technology in Gymnastics Multimedia Teaching
  • A New Video Editing Technology in Practical Teaching for Animation Specialty
  • Design and Application of Multi-screen VR Technology in the Course of Art Painting
  • Exploration of Application Mode of MOOC-based Distance Education Mode in Digital Illustration
  • Analysis of the Learning Mode of the Elaborate Resource Sharing Course
  • Application of WeChat Teaching Platform in Interactive Translation Teaching
  • The Construction and Application of the WeChat-based Translation Teaching Model
  • Development of Intelligent Teaching System Based on 3D Technology in the Course of Digital Animation Production

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

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[publication] System for Producing and Distributing Lecture Recordings and Livestreams Using Opencast Matterhorn

Our publication about „Automatic System for Producing and Distributing Lecture Recordings and Livestreams Using Opencast Matterhorn“ got published in the Journal of Educational Issues.

Abstract:

Lectures of courses at universities are increasingly being recorded and offered through various distribution channels to support students’ learning activities. This research work aims to create an automatic system for producing and distributing high quality lecture recordings. Opencast Matterhorn is an open source platform for automated video capturing and distribution and will be integrated fully in the introduced system. Beside lecture recordings livestreams of events in lecture halls are also being distributed, so that students have access to lecture content anywhere. In this publication we describe the technical implementation as well as discuss the strength and the weakness of such solution.

[Link to full article @ ResearchGate]

Reference: Jonach, R., Ebner, M., Grigoriadis, Y. (2015) Automatic System for Producing and Distributing Lecture Recordings and Livestreams Using Opencast Matterhorn. Journal of Educational Issues 1(2). pp. 149-158

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[publication] Die Zukunft der Bildungsszenarien am tertiären Bildungssektor #research #ocg

Im Rahmen des neuen OCG-Journals haben wir einen Kurzbeitrag zu „Die Zukunft der Bildungsszenarien am tertiären Bildungssektor“ verfasst und kurz beschrieben wie wir die Zukunft so sehen.

Die Ausgestaltung der Bildungsangebote an österreichischen Hochschulen unterliegt engen Rahmenbedingungen: Die meist starren Curricula der Bachelor- und Masterstu-dien sowie die – vor allem an Universitäten – oft schlechten Betreuungsverhältnisse las-sen die individuelle Förderung einzelner Studierender in der Regel nicht zu. Die – nicht zuletzt von der Wirtschaft geforderte – Vermittlung von Fachwissen, das sich mit Be-rufsbildern deckt, steht im Vordergrund. Reflektiertes Denken und Handeln hingegen bekommen einen immer geringeren Stellenwert. Die Hochschulausbildung wird zuneh-mend verschult, Studierenden wird der Wissens- und Kompetenzerwerb weitgehend vorgegeben. Ein möglichst zeit- und ressourceneffizientes Studium ist die Folge, Studie-ren hat demnach mit dem Humboldt´schen Bildungsideal im Sinne einer ganzheitlichen akademischen Ausbildung nur noch wenig gemein.

[Full Article auf Researchgate]

Zitation: Kopp, M., Ebner, M. (2015) Die Zukunft der Bildungsszenarien am tertiären Bildungssektor. OCG Journal (3) 2015. S. 18-19

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[WANTED] Reviewer needed #ijet #elearning

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in LearningIt’s a great honour for me, because I got nominated for an Associate Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning. So I will take care about all submissions and assist Michael Auer, the founder of the Journal.

This interdisciplinary journal aims to focus on the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences gained while developing and testing elements of technology enhanced learning. So it aims to bridge the gape between pure academic research journals and more practical publications. So it covers the full range from research, application development to experience reports and product descriptions

Now I am looking for other reseachers who are interested to act as reviewer for the journal. If you would love to read new and exciting proposals, let me know and send an email to martin.ebner[at]tugraz.at. Would really love to hear from you 🙂

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[publication] Use of Learning-Analytics-Applications in Mathematic with Elementary Learners #LearningAnalytics

Our paper about „Use of Learning-Analytics-Applications in Mathematic with Elementary Learners“ got published in the International Journal of Academic Research in Education.
Abstract:

This paper describes a study about the use of learning analytical applications in everyday school life. The research study took place in an Austrian secondary school during the mathematics courses. The subjects of the courses were the four basic arithmetical operations in the set of the natural numbers. All together two mathematics classes with 46 children at the age of 10 to 11 participated in this study. The aim was to test the usefulness of mathematics trainers, developed by the University of Technology in Graz, under real conditions. Therefore, one of the classes was determined as the experimental group, which studied with the mathematics trainers. The other class was set as the control group. This class operated with traditional exercise sheets. A pre-test and post-test control-group study indicated that the use of mathematics trainers does not decrease learning outcomes, but it points out other benefits during the whole learning arrangement. These advantages include error analysis, time saving in comparing the homework and enjoying the work with the trainers.

[Link to full article]

Reference: Ebner, M. & Pronegg, M. (2015). Use of Learning Analytics Applications in Mathematics with Elementary Learners. International Journal of Academic Research in Education, 1(2), 26‐39. DOI: 10.17985/ijare.37247