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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 792-807 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Interactive Learning Environments |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Aug 2017 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Education
- Computer Science Applications
User-Defined Keywords
- learning analytics
- Learning interaction
- lecture recording
- pen-and-paper interface
- virtual learning environment