ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
How Dispositional Learning Analytics Helps Understanding the Worked-Example Principle
Author: Tempelaar, Dirk
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Educational Principles,Learning Processes,Vignettes,Demography,Blended Learning,Tutorial Programs,Feedback (Response),Mathematics Education,Statistics,Undergraduate Students,Problem Based Learning,Cognitive Style,Social Cognition,Learning Theories,Data Analysis,Foreign Countries

This empirical study aims to demonstrate how Dispositional Learning Analytics can contribute in the investigation of the effectiveness of didactical scenarios in authentic settings, where previous research has mostly been laboratory based. Using a showcase based on learning processes of 1080 students in a blended introductory quantitative course, we analyse the use of worked examples by students. Our method is to combine demographic and trace data from technology enhanced systems with self-reports of several contemporary social-cognitive theories. We find that the same maladaptive learning orientations that play a role in worked examples learning theories as to explain the effectiveness of worked examples do predict the use of worked examples: this time in the role of individual learning dispositions. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Digital Competence Model of Distance Learning Students
Author: da Silva, Ketia Kellen A.
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Distance Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Technological Literacy,College Students,Blended Learning,Competence,Models,Computer Use,Internet,Computer Mediated Communication,Communications,Information Management,Attendance,Knowledge Level

This article presents the development of a digital competency model of Distance Learning (DL) students in Brazil called CompDigAl_EAD. The following topics were addressed in this study: Educational Competences, Digital Competences, and Distance Learning students. The model was developed between 2015 and 2016 and is being validated in 2017. It was created based on theoretical references and the mapping of competences in two classes, one a strictly distance learning undergraduate course and another a hybrid graduate course, to list the digital competences of students in this modality. As a result, a set of competences was obtained. It was analyzed by the DL students and specialists. Based on the results, the model was composed of seven general competences: (1) Computer use; (2) Internet and online communication; (3) Communication; (4) Information Management; (5) Creation and development of digital content; (6) Virtual profile management; and (7) Online Attendance. Currently, this model is in the final validation phase. The aim is that research results will support both the students and professors in the construction of digital competences in the DL modality. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
OCRA, a Mobile Learning Prototype for Understanding Chemistry Concepts
Author: Shariman, Tenku Putri Norishah
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Scientific Concepts,Science Instruction,Organic Chemistry,Multimedia Instruction,Pretests Posttests,Questionnaires,Student Attitudes,Science Achievement,College Science,College Students,Quasiexperimental Design,Foreign Countries,Comparative Analysis,Instructional Effectiveness

This research studies the effects of an interactive multimedia mobile learning application on students' understanding of chemistry concepts. The Organic Chemistry Reaction Application (OCRA), a mobile learning prototype with touch screen commands, was applied in this research. Through interactive multimedia techniques, students can create and visualize the mechanistic steps of an organic chemistry reaction. Ninety-two students who were either assigned to a control or an experimental group participated in the research. Data collection included achievement in the pre- and posttest, and students' responses in a questionnaire that examined their perception towards the OCRA. The findings demonstrated that students' attitudes towards the OCRA were positive while their test scores have improved. It is concluded that the teaching and learning approach applied in the OCRA has engaged students in learning organic chemistry and develop their conceptual thinking, leading to deeper understanding of chemistry concepts. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Pseudo-Haptic Feedback for Promoting Narrative Comprehension
Author: Umetsu, Kazuaki
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Reading Comprehension,Feedback (Response),Story Grammar,Concept Mapping,Tactual Perception,Handheld Devices,Case Studies,Computer Uses in Education,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students,Psychological Patterns,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires

Skill in reading comprehension requires reading sentences to understand an intention embedded between the lines. In the case of narrative, it is particularly necessary to read a narrative and find essential concepts such as emotions of the characters embedded between the lines for comprehending an intention of the narrative. In this work, we focus on reading between the lines and to require learners to compose a narrative map including a concept (called interlinear concept) between the lines, which is related to the narrative intention. We also demonstrate a tablet tool, which allows learners to compose a narrative map including interlinear concept from narrative. This tool presents pseudo-haptic feedback when learners operate the nodes and links representing the interlinear concept and narrative intention on the map. The results of a case study suggest that the pseudo-haptic feedback could enhance awareness of the interlinear concept and narrative intention. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Using Short Videos as Testing Elements in Skill Matching-Test Design in the Smart Project
Author: Beutner, Marc
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Test Construction,Testing,Video Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Labor Market,Job Skills,Youth Employment,Scoring,Test Results,Interviews

This paper provides insights in the development of a skill matching test which addresses soft skills integrated videos as media to provide information about situations to be rated. The design of the skill testing and matching tool is situated in the educational ERASMUS+ project SMART which is presented as well. With a specific view on team work and the necessary skills, traits and interests this article provides insights into the representation of these aspects in the test and offers impression of the video and media design. These topics are combined with a presentation of the results of a qualitative study concerning this testing tool, which was conducted by expert interviews and analysed by using content analysis. These results highlight the advantages and challenges in the use of the testing tool. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
A Lecture Supporting System Based on Real-Time Learning Analytics
Author: Shimada, Atsushi
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Data Collection,Data Analysis,Electronic Learning,Feedback (Response),Case Studies,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Lecture Method,College Students,Books,Electronic Publishing

A new lecture supporting system based on real-time learning analytics is proposed. Our target is on-site classrooms where teachers give their lectures, and a lot of students listen to teachers' explanation, conduct exercises etc. We utilize not only an e-Learning system, but also an e-Book system to collect real-time learning activities during the lectures. The proposed system is useful for a teacher just before lecture starts and during the lecture. The system provides summary reports of the previews of given materials and quiz results. The teacher can check which pages were well previewed and which pages were not previewed by students using the preview achievement graph. Additionally, the teacher can check which quizzes were difficult for students, and the suggested pages that should be explained in the lecture to aid students. During the lecture, real-time analytics graphs are shown on the teacher's PC. The teacher can easily grasp students status whether or not students are following the teacher's explanation. Through a case study, we confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed system, in terms of high synchronization between a teacher and students, i.e., the teacher adjusted the speed of his lecture based on the real-time feedback, and many students followed the teacher's explanation. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Mobile Learning Analytics in Higher Education: Usability Testing and Evaluation of an APP Prototype
Author: Kuhnel, Matthias
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Higher Education,Data Collection,Usability,Computer Oriented Programs,Models,College Students,Foreign Countries,Individualized Instruction,Independent Study,Learning Strategies,Personality Traits,Student Surveys,Eye Movements,Design,Navigation,Questionnaires

This study aims to test the usability of MyLA (My Learning Analytics), an application for students at two German universities: The Cooperative State University Mannheim and University of Mannheim. The participating universities focus on the support of personalized and self-regulated learning. MyLA collects data such as learning behavior and strategies as well as personality traits. This paper presents the findings of a usability test of the web app prototype. A total of 105 students from both universities participated in the study. In addition to a quantitative usability survey, the app navigation and design was evaluated through an eye tracking investigation with seven participants. The findings indicate that the MyLA prototype is easy to use but requires slight modifications concerning the app design. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Narb-Based Analysis of Tweets Related to United Airlines Controversy: Learning beyond the Media
Author: Mitra, Ananda
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Mass Media Effects,Mass Media Use,Mass Media Role,Social Media,Computer Mediated Communication,Discourse Analysis,Personal Narratives,Air Transportation,Negligence,Accidents

The use of narrative bits--narbs--has been discussed as an alternative means of looking at opinions of those who are producing narbs, for instance, in the form of tweets. The American carrier, United Airlines, came under media attention in April 2016 when a passenger was forcibly removed from a flight. This resulted in a spike in tweets around the #unitedairlines and the narrative that emerged from a selection of the tweets demonstrate that there were negative opinions not only about the airlines, but also about the aviation industry and passengers. This analysis demonstrates that it is increasingly important to supplement traditional learning of contemporary affairs with a systematic analysis of narbs that offer alternative perspectives of what the traditional learning offers. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Refining Presentation Documents with Presentation Schema
Author: Obara, Yuki
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Research Reports,Research Skills,Material Development,Instructional Materials,Multimedia Materials,Scaffolding (Teaching Technique),Teaching Methods,Case Studies,College Students,Student Developed Materials,Foreign Countries

Presentation is one of the important activities in research to publish research results. When we create presentation documents (P-documents for short), it is important to compose presentation structure (P-structure for short) that represents what to present and how to sequence the contents. To create proper P-documents, we need to learn how to create P-documents in the lab. In our previous work, we have helped unskilled researchers with presentation schema (P-schema for short), which is represented as an all-inclusive P-structure of P-documents accumulated in the lab. It allowed unskilled researchers to create proper P-documents. But, some learners could not properly segment research contents into slides. To solve this problem, this paper describes refinement of P-schema. This paper also reports a case study whose purpose was to assess whether the refined P-schema could promote segmentation by comparing P-documents and P-structure composed with the refined P-schema and composed with the original P-schema. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Characteristics of Effective Pedagogical Strategies for Self-Regulated Learning in Technology-Enhanced Environments: Towards Improving Learning Outcome
Author: McGowan, Ian S.
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Educational Strategies,Independent Study,Technology Uses in Education,Outcomes of Education

The purpose of this study is to investigate the primary features of self-regulated learning (SRL) treatments and strategies employed in technology-enhanced learning environments (TELEs) that could enhance learning outcome. A total of twenty related academic articles were identified and examined for key independent SRL variable features, SRL support strategies and SRL outcomes. The findings of the study are important in terms of advising TELE educators of the existing leading SRL treatment frameworks for consideration. The results showed some of the characteristics of learning outcomes influenced by self-regulation. The results show that SRL are sometimes taught during online courses, while in other courses, the SRL are embedded inside the TELE, giving students important and timely feedback as they evaluate themselves, and learn. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
On the Use of e-TPCK for Situated Teacher Professional Development
Author: Timotheou, Maria Mama
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Technological Literacy,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Inservice Teacher Education,Technology Education,Technology Uses in Education,Electronic Learning,Instructional Design,Alternative Teacher Certification,Training Methods,Educational Technology,Faculty Development

The authors herein justify the need for e-TPCK, an adaptive e-learning system for teaching in-service teachers how to teach with technology. Outlining the instructional design process involved and the adaptivity feature of e-TPCK, it is explained how the system promotes and measures the development of teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK). Considering the novel alternative of the system to more traditional professional development approaches, the authors conclude with the argument for employing e-TPCK in real classroom settings in a situated way. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Development of a Support Application and a Textbook for Practicing Facial Expression Detection for Students with Visual Impairment
Author: Saito, Hirotaka
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Nonverbal Communication,Visual Impairments,Foreign Countries,Recognition (Psychology),Statistical Analysis,Junior High School Students,Observation,Interviews

Until now, when practicing facial expression recognition skills in nonverbal communication areas of SST, judgment of facial expression was not quantitative because the subjects of SST were judged by teachers. Therefore, we thought whether SST could be performed using facial expression detection devices that can quantitatively measure facial expressions. In this research, we developed an application software using a facial expression recognition device connected to a smartphone and a practice book. With opening the book, one situation is described. A student makes a facial expression as he/she thinks is best. Our application judge's the expression and gives feedback of whether it is proper or not. A total of 28 students practiced it at two visual support schools and a class guidance classroom. As a result, all of the students were able to repeatedly make their intended face expression each time they tried. And from the observations and interviews with the students, we found the students were pleased and proud with the result. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
2014/15 Annual Service Plan Report
Author: Ministry of Advanced Education (British Columbia)
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Annual Reports,Postsecondary Education,Economic Opportunities,Skilled Workers,Labor Needs,Comparative Analysis,Accountability,Public Agencies,Strategic Planning,Educational Planning,Statewide Planning,Organizational Effectiveness,Organizational Objectives,Financial Support,Income,Tables (Data),Foreign Countries

The Ministry of Advanced Education provides leadership and direction for the world class postsecondary education and training system in British Columbia. Through a range of public and private post-secondary institutions, the Ministry has played a key role in ensuring B.C. has the skilled workers needed to capitalize on economic opportunities and meet the labour market needs of the province. This Annual Service Plan Report compares the actual results to the expected results identified in the &quot;2014/15-2016/17 Service Plan.&quot;
Development of Critical Thinking with Metacognitive Regulation and Toulmin Model
Author: Gotoh, Yasushi
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Critical Thinking,Metacognition,Problem Solving,Models,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Validity,Reliability,College Students,Cooperative Learning,Scoring Rubrics

Developing critical thinking is an important factor in education. In this study, the author defines critical thinking as the set of skills and dispositions which enable one to solve problems logically and to attempt to reflect autonomously by means of metacognitive regulation of one's own problem-solving processes. To identify the validity and reliability of students' self-assessment, the critical thinking rubric and Toulmin model combination was introduced. At the end of the lesson all Toulmin model work sheets written by students were revised correctly. It was discovered that students solve problems logically. This shows that a high level of critical thinking among students is reliable and valid. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
2015/16 Annual Service Plan Report
Author: Ministry of Advanced Education (British Columbia)
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Annual Reports,Postsecondary Education,Public Agencies,Government Role,Statewide Planning,Accountability,Financial Support,Income,Organizational Objectives,Skilled Workers,Knowledge Economy,Educational Planning,Strategic Planning,Organizational Effectiveness,Bayesian Statistics,Foreign Countries

The Ministry of Advanced Education provides leadership and direction for the world class postsecondary education and training system in British Columbia. Through a range of public and private post-secondary institutions, the Ministry has played a key role in ensuring B.C. has the skilled workers needed to capitalize on economic opportunities and meet the labour market needs of the province. This Annual Service Plan Report compares the Ministry's actual results to the expected results identified in the &quot;2015/16-2017/18 Service Plan.&quot; [For the previous report, &quot;2014/15 Annual Service Plan Report,&quot; see ED579470.]
Issues of IT-Professionals Training in Traditional Educational Process
Author: Eminov, Farid
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Professional Training,Information Technology,Specialists,Educational Environment,Educational Practices,Training Methods,Performance Factors

The paper presents issues of modern IT-specialists training. Formation of information-educational environment of IT-professionals is discussed. Studying of enterprise infocommunication infrastructure and its management features within a framework of the traditional educational process is considered. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
Academic Reading on a Collaborative, Online Platform
Author: Eppard, Jenny
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Academic Discourse,Reading Processes,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Online Courses,Teaching Methods,Cooperative Learning,Constructivism (Learning),Foreign Countries,English for Special Purposes

Academic reading circles can be adapted from in class to an online platform where students can work collaboratively. This paper outlines how reading circles are used online with Second Language Learners. A description of the stages and necessary roles is provided. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]
2016/17 Annual Service Plan Report
Author: Ministry of Advanced Education (British Columbia)
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Annual Reports,Postsecondary Education,Government Role,Public Agencies,Economic Opportunities,Labor Needs,Skilled Workers,Comparative Analysis,Accountability,Strategic Planning,Educational Planning,Statewide Planning,Organizational Objectives,Organizational Effectiveness,Financial Support,Income,Tables (Data),Foreign Countries

The Ministry of Advanced Education provides leadership and direction for the world class postsecondary education and training system in British Columbia. Through a range of public and private post-secondary institutions, the Ministry has played a key role in ensuring B.C. has the skilled workers needed to capitalize on economic opportunities and meet the labour market needs of the province. This Annual Service Plan Report compares the Ministry's actual results to the expected results identified in the &quot;2016/17-2018/19 Service Plan.&quot; [For the previous report, &quot;2015/16 Annual Service Plan Report,&quot; see ED579472.]
An Architecture to Support Wearables in Education and Wellbeing
Author: Luis-Ferreira, Fernando
Date: 2017-10-00
Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Subjects: Educational Technology,Dropouts,Emotional Response,Older Adults,Intellectual Disability,Aging (Individuals),Well Being,Assistive Technology,Dementia,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Dropout Prevention,Students

Technological devices help extending a person's sensory experience of the environment. From sensors to cameras, devices currently use embedded systems that can be used for the main goal they were designed but they can also be used for other objectives without additional costs of material or service subscription. Emotional assessment is a useful tool for students' assessment of motivation and engagement on learning activities while it is also a valuable tool to evaluate elder mental status. On the other hand, the same devices are useful to monitor health risks in young and older individuals. The present work aims at tackling students' dropout, by emotional reasons, and emotional problems of elderly people, both considered serious cases as the dropout in South America and ageing worldwide. Considering the identified needs, it is proposed an architecture that aims at supporting people in the learning process while providing advice and ensuring support in case of permanent or temporary cognitive disabilities. The present research work is in merged fields of education within the scope of ACACIA project and elderly support within the scope of CARELINK project. It is proposed a technological solution, based on a wearable, that covers a wide range of ages and different cognitive stages. [For the complete proceedings, see ED579395.]