WebIntera-classroom: an interaction-aware virtual learning environment for augmenting learning interactions |
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| Authors: | Jingjing Chen Jianliang Xu Tao Tang Rongchao Chen |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Computer Science, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;2. Department of Computer Science, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China;3. Department of Mathematics, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;4. Key Laboratory of Opto-electronic Technology and Intelligent Control of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, People’s Republic of China |
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| Abstract: | Interaction is critical for successful teaching and learning in a virtual learning environment (VLE). This paper presents a web-based interaction-aware VLE – WebIntera-classroom – which aims to augment learning interactions by increasing the learner-to-content and learner-to-instructor interactions. We design a ubiquitous interactive interface that integrates a pen-and-paper interface with a web-based whiteboard to promote effective learner-to-content interactions. We develop a learning analytics tool that instantly shows learners’ learning interactions, with which instructors can supervise learner-to-instructor interactions. We implement a high-granularity Learning Analytics Engine (hgLAE) to broadcast, record and play a lecture recording. The hgLAE identifies hotspots in a lecture recording and raises students’ awareness of the hotspots when they watch the recording. WebIntera-classroom has been deployed in 11 universities in China. The system obtained high satisfaction in the questionnaires (N?=?464) and face-to-face interviews (N?=?60) conducted with the users from China Jiliang University. We compared the students’ performance, respectively, achieved in traditional classroom and in WebIntera-classroom at China Jiliang University during 2012–2013. The result demonstrates that the students could gain performance improvement by using WebIntera-classroom. |
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| Keywords: | Learning interaction virtual learning environment learning analytics pen-and-paper interface lecture recording |
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