[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 12 / No. 02 #ijet #research

Issue 12(02) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Preparing Teachers to Use New Media Visual Communications in Education
  • Mobile-assisted Language Learning Using WeChat Instant Messaging
  • Application of Multi-lens Video Editing Technology in Multi-media Interactive Teaching of „Aerobics“
  • Function Design for Inquiry-Based Learning Platform Based on a Computer Network
  • The Application of Computer Technology in Mongolian College English Teaching
  • An English Learning Method Based on Computer-assisted System
  • Study of Construction of Network English Teaching Platform Based on Multimedia
  • Augmented Reality as E-learning Tool in Primary Schools’ Education: Barriers to Teachers’ Adoption
  • Using Digital Game, Augmented Reality, and Head Mounted Displays for Immediate-Action Commander Training
  • Creative Merging and Practical Application of „History of Modern Design“ Course Online Teaching Platform Construction and Flipped Classroom Teaching Mode
  • A Development of the Blended Learning Model Using Edmodo for Maximizing Students’ Oral Proficiency and Motivation
  • Construction and Application of MOOC-based College English Micro Lesson System
  • Development of Indonesian Text-to-Audiovisual Synthesis System Using Syllable Concatenation Approach to Support Indonesian Learning
  • A New Architecture for Cross-Repository Creation and Sharing of Educational Resources
  • Learning Styles of Students as a Factor Affecting Pedagogical Activities of a University Teacher
  • Exploring a Recommendation System of Free E-learning Platforms: Functional Architecture of the System

[Link to Issue 12/01]

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[CallForPapers] Learning Analytics in primary, secondary and higher education #CfP #LearningAnalytics

Together with my colleague I like to call for submissions on the topic „Learning Analytics„. The contributions will appear as Special Issue of the Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning that is an open access journal published by Emerald Publishing Services.
Please consider to send us a scientific contribution on 28th April 2017 at latest, if the following sounds interesting and meet your research interests as well:

This special issue focuses on these research dimensions and aims to foster discussion on both individual impact of these dimensions and the interdependencies. Suggested topics will include, but are not limited to, the following concerning learning analytics in primary and secondary education (K-12):

  • Big data learning analytics
  • Learning process analytics
  • Learning analytics in institutional effectiveness
  • Semantic technologies in learning analytics
  • Learning analytics in mobile and/or ubiquitous learning
  • Learning analytics with the help of virtual reality/wearable technologies
  • Visualizations in learning analytics
  • Learning analytics in schools and beyond
  • Dashboards for self-regulated learning
  • Use of open badges for certification
  • Formative assessment
  • Educational data mining
  • Process mining

Here you will find the detailed Call for Paper (CfP).

Follow the project on ResearchGate!

[ijet, journal] Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning Vol. 12 / No. 01 #ijet #research

Issue 12(01) of our journal on emerging technologies for learning got published. Enjoy the readings as usual for free :-).

Table of Contents:

  • Online Course Design for Creativity and Innovative Skills in Virtual Cultural ASEAN Community: From Research to Empirical Practice
  • Application of Multimedia Technology in Vocabulary Learning for Engineering Students
  • Design and Research on English Listening Teaching Assisted by Computer Multimedia
  • Serious Games in Preschool and Primary Education: Benefits And Impacts on Curriculum Course Syllabus
  • Comparison of E-Learning Personalization Systems: Protus and PLeMSys
  • Adaptive Learning Mode of a Multimedia-based „English Literature“ Learning System
  • A Constructivism-based 3D Scene Display Teaching System for Wushu Teaching
  • Design of Meyer’s Theory-based High Quality Piano Multi-media System
  • esign a Civil Engineering Micro-lecture Platform based on the ARCS Model Perspective
  • Design of English Multimedia Teaching System Based on Diversification Theory
  • Importance of Coding Education and Robotic Applications For Achieving 21st-Century Skills in North Cyprus
  • Identification of Micro-blog Opinion Leaders based on User Features and Outbreak Nodes
  • Development and Application of Computer-Aided Innovative Learning Mode of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship

[Link to Issue 12/01]

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

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

Table of Contents:

  • Teaching Quality Assessment System Based on Support Vector Machine Technology
  • Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Swimming Teaching
  • Personalized Teaching Platform Based on Web Data Mining
  • Application of Virtual Reality in Music Teaching System
  • A Ship Driving Teaching System Based on Multi-level Virtual Reality Technology
  • Application of Visual Interactive Concept Map in College English Writing Teaching
  • Adaptive Learning Environment System Based on Multi-event Driven Technology
  • Design of Multi-level Teaching System Based on Association Rule Mining
  • Design and Implementation of Digital Art Teaching System Based on Interactive Virtual Technology
  • A Top-N Algorithm-based Personalized Learning Recommendation System for Digital Library
  • Field of View and Skill Training of Table Tennis Teaching Based on Virtual Environment Technology
  • Application of Spectrogram Analysis in Traditional Vocal Music Teaching and Multimedia Animation Vocal Music Teaching
  • Design of Interactive Teaching System for Color Design Course
  • Application of Visual Simulation Technology in College English Teaching
  • Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Distance Learning

[Link to Issue 11/11]

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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)

[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

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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

[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]

[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

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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