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Achieving E-learning with IMS Learning Design--Workflow Implications at the Open University of the Netherlands
Wim Westera; Francis Brouns; Kees Pannekeet; Jose Janssen; Jocelyn Manderveld
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 8, No. 3 (2005) pp. 216–225
This paper uses the Open University of the Netherlands as an instructive case for the introduction of e-learning based on the IMS Learning Design specification (IMS LD). The IMS LD specification, as approved by the IMS Global Learning Consortium in...
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How to Create Flexible Runtime Delivery of Distance Learning Courses
Colin Tattersall; Hubert Vogten; Francis Brouns; Rob Koper; Peter van Rosmalen; Peter Sloep; Jan van Bruggen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 8, No. 3 (2005) pp. 226–236
Distance Learning Providers serve large populations of learners, frequently offering the same course to different groups of learners over lengthy periods of time. This article argues that (re-) running e-learning courses with different combinations...
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Matchmaking in Learning Networks: Bringing Learners Together for Knowledge Sharing
Liesbeth Kester; Peter van Rosmalen; Peter Sloep; Francis Brouns; Malik Kone; Rob Koper
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 15, No. 2 (August 2007) pp. 117–126
In this article we describe a system that matches learners with complementary content expertise in reaction to a learner-request for knowledge sharing. It works through the formation of "ad hoc," transient communities, that exist for a limited...
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Facilitating Participation: From the EML Web Site to the Learning Network for Learning Design
Hans G. K. Hummel; Colin Tattersall; Daniel Burgos; Francis Brouns; Hub Kurvers; Rob Koper
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 13, No. 1 (2005) pp. 55–69
This article investigates conditions for increasing active participation in on-line communities. As a case study, we use three generations of facilities designed to promote learning in the area of Educational Modelling Languages. Following a...
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Effects of Peer-Tutor Competences on Learner Cognitive Load and Learning Performance during Knowledge Sharing
Ya-Ping Hsiao; Francis Brouns; Jan van Bruggen; Peter B. Sloep
International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA) 2012 (October 2012)
In Learning Networks, learners need to share knowledge with others to build knowledge. In particular, when working on complex tasks, they often need to acquire extra cognitive resources from others to process a high task load. However, without...
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Towards a TENCompetence ePortfolio
Adriana Berlanga; Peter Sloep; Francis Brouns; Marlies Bitter-Rijpkema; Rob Koper
International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 3, No. 2008 (Jul 16, 2008)
This article argues that the TENCompetence ePortfolio definition should integrate rhetorical, pedagogical, social, and technical perspectives. The rhetorical perspective is needed to show the learnerâ??s competences, achievements and history; the...
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Innovating Education with an Educational Modeling Language: Two Case Studies
Peter B. Sloep; Jan van Bruggen; Colin Tattersall; Hubert Vogten; Rob Koper; Francis Brouns; Peter van Rosmalen
Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 43, No. 3 (August 2006) pp. 291–301
The intent of this study was to investigate how to maximize the chances of success of an educational innovation--specifically one based on the implementation of the educational modeling language called EML. This language is both technically and...
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A Design Model for Lifelong Learning Networks
Rob Koper; Bas Giesbers; Peter van Rosmalen; Peter Sloep; Jan van Bruggen; Colin Tattersall; Hubert Vogten; Francis Brouns
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 13, No. 1 (2005) pp. 71–92
The provision of lifelong learning facilities is considered to be a major new direction for higher and distance teaching educational institutes catering for the demands of industry and society. ICT networks will in future support seamless,...
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Report of the Results of an IMS Learning Design Expert Workshop
Susanne Neumann; Michael Klebl; Dai Griffiths; Davinia Hernández-Leo; Luis de la Fuente ValentÃn; Hans Hummel; Francis Brouns; Michael Derntl; Petra Oberhuemer
International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 5, No. 1 (Mar 05, 2010) pp. 58–72
An IMS Learning Design Expert Workshop was held at the University of Vienna on November 20 & 21, 2008. This report contains a description of the purpose of the workshop, its methodologies and results. Participating experts first brainstormed visions ...