scholarly journals Methods of Interoperability: Moodle and WeBWorK

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Gage
Keyword(s):  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Mathematics Skills ◽  
Mathematics Homework ◽  
Specialized Mathematics ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Online Mathematics

The first requirement for an online mathematics homework engine is to encourage students to practice and reinforce their mathematics skills in ways that are as good or better than traditional paper homework. The use of the computer and the internet should not limit the kind or quality of the mathematics that we teach and, if possible, it should expand it. Now that much of the homework practice takes place online we have the potential of a new and much better window into how students learn mathematics, but only if we continue to ensure that students are studying the mathematics we want them to learn and not just mathematics that is easily gradable. Learning Management Systems handle mathematics questions poorly in general but when properly combined with specialized mathematics question engines, they can do much better and still retain their own look and feel for managing a course and collecting data. This paper presents an overview of two interoperation mechanisms developed to connect Moodle (an LMS) and WeBWorK (a mathematics question engine) for use in the WEPS (World Educational Portals) Open Online Courses. It provides a preview of the type of data that can be collected using these tools.

Acadly: An Online Platform for Engaged Learning

2020 ◽  
pp. 237929812094709
Author(s):  
Tiffany D. Kriz
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Engaged Learning ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Discussion Threads

Faculty and students alike can benefit from the use of educational technology, yet keeping up with the latest developments can pose a challenge for busy faculty. This article reviews one tool that could be used to facilitate teaching and learning in face-to-face, hybrid, or online courses. Acadly is an online platform and mobile application providing capabilities such as automated attendance, in-page discussion threads, and participation tracking. Acadly functions similarly to learning management systems yet differs in ways that some faculty and students may find appealing. The article discusses the strengths and limitations of the tool based on usage in five sections of an undergraduate organizational behavior course. Acadly appears to be useful in helping students organize their work and in facilitating greater student engagement. A notable limitation is that it currently lacks advanced grading capabilities.

scholarly journals A Semantic Web Solution for Enhancing The Interoperability of E-learning Systems by Using Next Generation of SCORM Specifications

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdellah Bakhouyi ◽  
Rachid Dehbi ◽  
Mouad Banane ◽  
Mohamed Talea
Keyword(s):  
Learning Community ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Web Technologies ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Tech Nologies ◽  
E Learning

E-learning is a very dynamic field, constantly growing, which refers to an educa-tional content or learning experiences provided or made by means of digital tech-nologies. The development of this area has a direct impact on the quality of edu-cation and cost reduction. E-learning is now dominated by learning management systems such as Moo-dle, to improve the interoperability of these systems; the use of data / resources is a major requirement, this need to push the e-Learning community to seek new approaches to improve this interoperability of systems. On the other hand, se-mantic Web technologies offers standards like RDF allows to describe Web re-sources with their metadata. We propose in this work an approach based on Se-mantic Web technology to improve the interoperability of e-Learning systems like Moodle.

scholarly journals Learning Management Systems Comparison

10.28945/2873 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Lewis ◽  
Virginia MacEntee ◽  
Shirley DeLaCruz ◽  
Catherine Englander ◽  
Thomas Jeffrey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Social Nature ◽  
Product Features ◽  
Learning Management

The trend toward conversion from traditional classroom to online courses follows the shift of learning theories from the behaviorist orientation that portrays learning as a primarily passive activity to theorist orientation which emphasize the active, reflective and social nature of learning. Learners are increasingly considered to be active constructors rather than passive recipients of knowledge. As this trend increases, questions have surfaced regarding the choice of a learning management system (LMS) to use in developing an online course. The selection of an LMS is critical to student success. That selection needs to be based on both the objectives of the online course and the students’ needs. The LMS must have components that will allow the instructor to create a course that emphasizes active learning experiences. This paper will compare nine learning management systems and highlight the product features which enhance their ability to accommodate active learning.

scholarly journals Students’ Attitudes in Learning English for Tourism Using Google Classroom in Mataram Tourism College

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Ida Nyoman Tri Darma Putra
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
The World ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Learning English

The development of information and technology continues to grow in this revolution industry 4.0, especially in the development of technology with the internet. It influences the world of education, especially in learning methods. One of the developments in education and learning methods that are currently in use is Google classroom. The purpose of this study is to identify how students' responses towards learning English Profession using Google Classroom which is applied to the teaching and learning process at the Mataram College of Tourism. This research is survey research. The number of samples of this study was 135 students from Mataram College of Tourism. The variables examined in this study include aspects of ease in accessing, usefulness, communication and interaction, and students’ satisfaction in learning using google classroom. The result of this research shows that students in Mataram Tourism College feel accessing Google Classroom is easy to access, useful, easy for communication and interaction and feel satisfying with Google Classroom. From the interview, the respondents agree that Google Classroom offers helpful features that support the lecturers to manage the course efficiently and effectively. However, from the interview, it was found that the respondents felt that the quality of the learning processing was not better than conventional methods and they were uncomfortable during the learning processing in the google classroom.

Improving the Tracking of Student Participation and Effort in Online Learning

2012 ◽  
pp. 1686-1700
Author(s):  
Ian Douglas
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Student Management

Much research into educational technology is focused on tools for supporting teaching and learning. In contrast to this work, relatively little research is conducted into technology that tracks student participation and effort. No matter how good the educational technology, learning is dependent on a sufficient input of effort from the student. Most Learning Management Systems have some tools for tracking students, but they are currently difficult to use and underused by instructors. This chapter examines the importance of tracking in student management, reviews attempts to improve the quality of tracking tools, and suggests paths for future research based on the deficiencies in current tools.

scholarly journals Quality of information sources about mental disorders: a comparison of Wikipedia with centrally controlled web and printed sources

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (8) ◽  
pp. 1753-1762 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. J. Reavley ◽  
A. J. Mackinnon ◽  
A. J. Morgan ◽  
M. Alvarez-Jimenez ◽  
S. E. Hetrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Mental Health Information ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Better Than

BackgroundAlthough mental health information on the internet is often of poor quality, relatively little is known about the quality of websites, such as Wikipedia, that involve participatory information sharing. The aim of this paper was to explore the quality of user-contributed mental health-related information on Wikipedia and compare this with centrally controlled information sources.MethodContent on 10 mental health-related topics was extracted from 14 frequently accessed websites (including Wikipedia) providing information about depression and schizophrenia, Encyclopaedia Britannica, and a psychiatry textbook. The content was rated by experts according to the following criteria: accuracy, up-to-dateness, breadth of coverage, referencing and readability.ResultsRatings varied significantly between resources according to topic. Across all topics, Wikipedia was the most highly rated in all domains except readability.ConclusionsThe quality of information on depression and schizophrenia on Wikipedia is generally as good as, or better than, that provided by centrally controlled websites, Encyclopaedia Britannica and a psychiatry textbook.

scholarly journals The Validation of Learning Management System in Mechanics Instruction for Prospective Physics Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Ni Made Yeni Suranti ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan ◽  
Ahmad Harjono ◽  
Agus Ramdani
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
D Model

Improving the quality of education is done by improving the quality of learning devices. Learning devices are important to facilitate students' conceptual understanding and creativity. Utilization of information technology such as the use of learning management systems (LMS) can make learning effective. The final goal of this research is to produce LMS tools in mechanics courses that are feasible to use and can improve students' conceptual understanding and creativity. This study is a research and development using a 4-D model consisting of 4 stages of define, design, develop, and disseminate. The validity test was conducted by 3 expert lecturers and it was concluded that the device developed was suitable for use. Expert assessment on learning devices is reliable, which means there are no significant differences in each assessment. Criticisms and suggestions given are used as material for revision/improvement so that learning devices are obtained that are intact and ready to be used for learning.

scholarly journals Uses Of Communicative And Collaborative Activities In E-Learning: Moodle Platform As A Model/ استخدامات الأنشطة التواصلية والتعاونية في التعليم الالكتروني: منصة Moodle نموذجا

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelghani Bendridi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Hybrid Learning ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Collaborative Activities ◽  
Better Than

This study aims to defining the uses of communicative and collaborative activities in learning process via Moodle platform, through a descriptive research. This platform is a kind of the learning management systems (LMS), it is specially designed to manage interactive electronic lessons, with the aim of supporting the learning process, whether hybrid learning (in Classroom and via platform) or completely virtual learning. In this research, we will focus on the most important uses and features it provides, as well as the contribution of the educational activities to creating new tools of communication between students and teachers and how to make learning process more interactive than classroom courses, so we describe and analyze in this study the most useful educational activities in Moodle platform (forum, chat, wiki, glossary, survey and database) and the different uses through the examples that we created.The most important results of this study are: The E-learning platforms Moodle provided an environment for active learning through communicative and collaborative activities that simulate the Learning process in the classroom. Indeed, these activities made it easier for teachers to follow the learners better than what is available in the classroom, and enabled their learning to be assessed better. Therefore, the challenge is how to design educational activities for achieving the objectives of the lessons in E-learning platforms.

scholarly journals History of Distance Education

2014 ◽  
pp. 25-49
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
History Of ◽  
Online Teacher ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Online Teacher Training ◽  
Correspondence Courses

Distance education has taken on a number of different roles throughout history. As technology has changed and grown, so has the definition and possibilities of educating at a distance. This chapter examines the chronological history of distance education beginning with correspondence courses and moving into a present day examination of learning management systems and the expansive network of online courses and universities. This chapter also discusses the development of online teacher training (or lack thereof) in the same timeframe.

Assessing Adult Learning in Online Courses

2011 ◽  
pp. 191-209
Author(s):  
Lesley Farmer ◽  
Judith Parker
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Education Assessment ◽  
Assessment And Evaluation ◽  
Online Environments ◽  
Learning Management

This chapter focuses on assessment and evaluation of adult learning, and provides examples of strategies and techniques in online environments. Adult education assessment practices using learning management systems are detailed. Emerging assessment practices tend to take advantage of technology’s interactive potential, which reinforces andragogical principles.

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