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A Qualitative Evaluation of Evolution of a Learning Analytics Tool
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Ali, Liaqat; Hatala, Marek; Gasevic, Dragan; Jovanovic, Jelena – Computers & Education, 2012
LOCO-Analyst is a learning analytics tool we developed to provide educators with feedback on students learning activities and performance. Evaluation of the first version of the tool led to the enhancement of the tool's data visualization, user interface, and supported feedback types. The second evaluation of the improved tool allowed us to see…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Computer Software, Program Descriptions, Student Evaluation
Teaching and Learning Activities in Chilean Classrooms: Is ICT Making a Difference?
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Hinostroza, J. Enrique; Labbe, Christian; Brun, Mario; Matamala, Carolina – Computers & Education, 2011
This paper presents the results of the analysis of teaching and learning activities in state subsidized schools in Chile. The study is based on the data collected through a national survey applied to all state subsidized schools (census) and a sample of private schools and examines teachers' and students' reported teaching and learning activities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary Schools, Private Schools, Learning Activities
Designing a Semantic Bliki System to Support Different Types of Knowledge and Adaptive Learning
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Huang, Shiu-Li; Yang, Chia-Wei – Computers & Education, 2009
Though blogs and wikis have been used to support knowledge management and e-learning, existing blogs and wikis cannot support different types of knowledge and adaptive learning. A case in point, types of knowledge vary greatly in category and viewpoints. Additionally, adaptive learning is crucial to improving one's learning performance. This study…
Descriptors: Knowledge Management, Learning Activities, Metacognition, Instructional Effectiveness
An Empirical Development of Critical Value Factors (CVF) of Online Learning Activities: An Application of Activity Theory and Cognitive Value Theory
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Levy, Yair – Computers & Education, 2008
According to activity theory, activities are at the center of human behavior. Extensive attention has been given in literature to the success and effectiveness of online learning programs. Value theory suggests that human perceived value is a critical construct in investigating what is important to individuals. However, very limited attention has…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Learning Activities, Web Based Instruction, Online Courses
Collaborative Learning Activities at a Distance via Interactive Videoconferencing in Elementary Schools: Parents' Attitudes
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Anastasiades, Panagiotes S.; Vitalaki, Elena; Gertzakis, Nikos – Computers & Education, 2008
As schools are increasingly encouraging students to use the Internet and web-based technology at home and in the classroom, concerns among some parents have increased. Today's parents have learned about computers as adults and did not receive guided participation as children either from their parents or from their teachers. The essence of this…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Parent Participation, Foreign Countries, Internet
The Cyber-Olympics--Schools, Sports and the Superhighway.
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Cunningham, Morag F.; Kent, Fionna H.; Muir, David – Computers & Education, 1998
The Internet-based CyberOlympics project involved 17 primary schools from five different countries competing against each other in an international sporting event (concurrent with the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games). Activities that benefited from Internet access, difficulties involved in running such projects, and suggestions as to how schools can…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources