EdMedia + Innovate Learning
Jul 10, 2023
Editors
Theo Bastiaens
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 202
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Describing the Factors Influencing the Adoption of Cloud Computing in Higher Education Institutions: A Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) Model Based Exploratory Study in the Dominican Republic
David Soto & Shizuka Shirai, Osaka University, Japan; Mayumi Ueda, University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences, Japan; Manabu Higashida & Haruo Takemura, Osaka University, Japan
Cloud Computing is becoming an integral part of higher education institutions (HEIs) due to the proven benefits of high availability and the fast provisioning of IT services. This paper presents an... More
pp. 1-10
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Revisiting the Media vs. Method Debate: What Have We Learned After Four Decades?
Nada Dabbagh & Teresa Wu, George Mason University, United States
This paper introduces the concept of pedagogical ecology and its role in shaping the design of digital learning environments with specific emphasis on online and e-Learning. We analyze the... More
pp. 11-27
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Promoting Learner Interaction Through Visualization of Learning Progress: Development of Nudge for Note Taking Assist System
Takaki Kondo, Tokyo University of Science, Japan; Tadashi Misono, Shimane University, Japan; Rieko Inaba, Tsuda University, Japan; Yuki Watanabe, Tokyo University of Science, Japan
Nudges have been applied to educational studies; only a few studies have applied nudges to facilitate active learning in class. This study aimed to establish whether visualizing others’ note-taking... More
pp. 28-37
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A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: Thoughtful and Practical Applications of ChatGPT in Teacher Education
Ryan Ozar, Matthew Broda & Megan Wereley, The College of Wooster, United States
This article explores using ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot, as a tool for enhancing teaching and learning experiences in higher education, particularly in teacher education. ... More
pp. 38-43
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Using digitally supported communication analysis to facilitate constructive discourse in educational Courses
Thomas Spielhofer & David Haselberger, University of Vienna, Austria
This paper covers the evaluation of a new approach to support students’ reflection of their communication in online learning settings. Two groups discussed the controversial subject whether Twitter... More
pp. 44-53
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Proposal Preview: Improving Student Engagement, Connectedness, and Learning Equity Through AI Enhanced Teaching & Learning Systems.
Fawzi Benmessaoud & Eliza Ash, IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing & Engineering, United States
FazBoard is a project that integrates a digital canvas with a digital human as an AI hybrid system for teaching and learning. This solution leverages the potential of human-AI interaction in... More
pp. 54-64
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The development process of a multimedia evaluation tool for lesson pages on a learning management site
Gordon Matthew & Koos De Villiers, North-West University, South Africa
Within South Africa, adopting and adequately implementing learning management systems (LMS) poses various problems, including high levels of inequality in terms of resources (such as electricity... More
pp. 65-73
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The Open Learning Initiative: A Platform to Engineering Course Design through Extensive Learning Analytics
Youwen Ouyang, Computer Science and Information Systems, United States; Erin Czerwinski, Carnegie Mellon University, United States
The Open Learning Initiative (OLI) platform created by Carnegie Mellon University has enabled hundreds of educators from a wide range of disciplines to use learning science approaches in designing ... More
pp. 74-77
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Construction of a Matching Algorithm for Grouping Students Based on the Correct Answer Rate of a Comprehension Check Test in Programming Exercises
Ken Sato, Yoshinari Takegawa & Keiji Hirata, Future University Hakodate, Japan
In recent years, groupwork groups have often been formed by random composition. Therefore, we hypothesized that the learning effect of groupwork could be improved by using learners' performance... More
pp. 78-86
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A Co-design Approach for Collaborative e-Portfolio Use in Higher Education: Introducing the Co-PIRS Model
Peng Zhang & Gemma Tur, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
As the world transitions into a post-pandemic stage, it is important to examine the use of e-portfolios during the COVID-19 pandemic and consider their implications for future implementation. The... More
pp. 87-92
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aDBenture – learning SQL in a game-based way
Nicole Burgstaller, Michael Morak, Claudia van der Rijst & Claudia Steinberger, Universität Klagenfurt, Austria
The aim of the poster is to introduce aDBenture, a web-based and responsive tool that allows learners to work with SQL in a game-based way. With aDBenture, learners can play adventures that can be ... More
pp. 93-96
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Learning Databases Interactively: An SQL Adventure
Nicole Burgstaller, Michael Morak, Claudia van der Rijst & Claudia Steinberger, Universität Klagenfurt, Austria
Teachers and students face multiple challenges when learning and practicing the Structured Query Language (SQL) in database education. While hands-on practice is important for learning SQL,... More
pp. 97-107
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Development and Trial of a System to Measure Viewing Distance while Elementary School Students are Learning using Laptop Computer
Shota Itagaki & Ryosuke Sato, Miyagi University of Education, Japan; Takashi Shibata, Tokai University, Japan; Tatsuya Horita, Tohoku University, Japan
In this study, we developed a system to support improvement of the distance between the user's eyes and display (viewing distance) when using a computer. Our system estimates the viewing distance... More
pp. 108-113
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Development of a System for Real-time Feedback in Lecturing Classes to Enhance Students Understanding of Concepts
Cohen Khoza & Johnson Dehinbo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Redefining ways of teaching, learning, interacting and communicating can be used to improve the quality of lecturing. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding of concepts during class sessions... More
pp. 114-119
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Shifting Patterns in IT Equipment and Communication Application Preferences among Study Beginners: A Longitudinal Analysis at Graz University of Technology, Austria
Walther Nagler, Bettina Mair, Martin Ebner, Sarah Edelsbrunner, Jakob Harden & Sandra Schön, TU Graz, Austria
Within the last 11 years, more than 10.000 students participated in surveys amongst study beginners at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria. In autumn 2022, 1,089 students answered... More
pp. 120-127
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Developing, Testing, and Implementing an Augmented Reality Application Assessment Instrument
Patrick O'Shea & Timothy Scapin, Appalachian State University, United States
This paper describes the development, testing, and implementation of an augmented reality assessment instrument. This instrument was born from a desire to simplify the app assessment process. The... More
pp. 128-132
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EduCITY as a smart learning city environment towards education for sustainability - work in progress
Lúcia Pombo & Margarida M. Marques, University of Aveiro, CIDTFF, Portugal
Education for sustainability is a relevant goal worldwide. One way to promote it, according to the literature, is to explore emergent active learning approaches, such as mobile learning, augmented ... More
pp. 133-139
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Promoting active learning and engagement in science with the use of gamified interactive e-learning platforms
Sotiroula Theodosi & Iolie Nicolaidou, Cyprus University of Technology, Department of Communication and Internet Studies, Cyprus
This case study adds empirical data on the use of gamified e-learning platforms in K-12 by exploring 5th-grade students’ perspectives after their hands-on experience of an inquiry-based learning... More
pp. 140-145
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Engaging Students in Retrieval Practice Over Academic Breaks
Carla van de Sande & OURS Project Team, Arizona State University, United States
Students lose valuable ground over breaks from school, and this issue is even more problematic given the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on student progress and learning. The Keep in... More
pp. 146-154
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Evaluation of the Potential Usage of ChatGPT for Providing Easier Reading Materials for ESL Students
Julio Christian Young & Makoto Shishido, Tokyo Denki University, Japan
Reading is essential to English as a foreign language (EFL) acquisition. It helps expand the learner's vocabulary, deepen comprehension, and develop language skills such as grammar and sentence... More
pp. 155-162
