Title: Effective web technologies integration in e-learning 3.0 courses aiming at smart learning

Authors: Vasiliki Karampa; Foteini Paraskeva

Addresses: Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus, 80, M. Karaoli and A. Dimitriou St., 18534 Piraeus, Greece ' Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus, 80, M. Karaoli and A. Dimitriou St., 18534 Piraeus, Greece

Abstract: In parallel to web evolution from 1.0 to 4.0 with trends to 5.0, e-learning has evolved to smart learning (SmL). E-courses are pedagogically designed and implemented using web technologies to provide smart learning affordances (SLAs). By following research-based design methodology, this study investigates the effectiveness of web technologies integration into a meaningful e-learning 3.0 environment, aiming at SmL. An e-course was pedagogically designed, implemented by integrating 35 web technologies, and evaluated by three independent e-learning experts using the technology integration matrix (TIM) framework, oriented towards meaningful learning (ML). Results showed that such integration enhances the effectiveness of the delivered e-course. The e-learning environment proved authentic, at least active, constructive, and goal-directed (GD), yielding corresponding SLAs; however, it failed to prove collaboration due to most web technologies limited collaborative opportunities provided. Additionally, 15 web technologies were prominent. Findings provide guidelines for web technologies integration and insights for future work.

Keywords: web technologies; e-learning 3.0; smart learning affordances; SLAs; meaningful learning; ML; technology integration matrix; TIM.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2024.142511

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2024 Vol.19 No.3, pp.298 - 331

Received: 12 Dec 2022
Accepted: 28 May 2023
Published online: 05 Nov 2024 *

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