Article: A ubiquitous learning model focused on learner interaction Journal: International Journal of Learning Technology (IJLT) 2011 Vol.6 No.1 pp.62 - 83 Abstract: Ubiquitous learning refers to learning supported by the use of mobile and wireless communication technologies, sensors and location/tracking mechanisms, that work together to integrate students with their environment. In this paper, we present a ubiquitous learning model called location and context-aware learning (LOCAL). The model is self-sufficient since it does not require complement of an ubiquitous middleware. Moreover, LOCAL uses location information and learner profiles in a generic approach, it was not designed to any specific kind of learning application. The main goal of the model consists in stimulating interaction among learners. The model was implemented and the initial results attest its usefulness. Two functionalities tests proved that LOCAL can be used to stimulate the learner interaction and to distribute contextualised learning objects. In a third test, LOCAL usefulness was positively evaluated by 20 individuals of a computer engineering undergraduate course. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: A ubiquitous learning model focused on learner interaction

Authors: Jorge Luis Victoria Barbosa, Rodrigo Machado Hahn, Debora Nice Ferrari Barbosa, Amarolinda Iara da Costa Zanel Saccol

Addresses: Unisinos/PIPCA/MobiLab, Avenida Unisinos 950, cep: 93022-000, Sao Leopoldo, RS, Brazil. ' Unisinos/PIPCA/MobiLab, Avenida Unisinos 950, cep: 93022-000, Sao Leopoldo, RS, Brazil. ' UniLaSalle, Avenida Victor Barreto 2288, cep: 92010-000, Canoas, RS, Brazil. ' Unisinos/PPGA/CCE, Avenida Unisinos 950, cep: 93022-000, Sao Leopoldo, RS, Brazil

Abstract: Ubiquitous learning refers to learning supported by the use of mobile and wireless communication technologies, sensors and location/tracking mechanisms, that work together to integrate students with their environment. In this paper, we present a ubiquitous learning model called location and context-aware learning (LOCAL). The model is self-sufficient since it does not require complement of an ubiquitous middleware. Moreover, LOCAL uses location information and learner profiles in a generic approach, it was not designed to any specific kind of learning application. The main goal of the model consists in stimulating interaction among learners. The model was implemented and the initial results attest its usefulness. Two functionalities tests proved that LOCAL can be used to stimulate the learner interaction and to distribute contextualised learning objects. In a third test, LOCAL usefulness was positively evaluated by 20 individuals of a computer engineering undergraduate course.

Keywords: location systems; context management; context-aware computing; ubiquitous computing; learning technology; mobile learning; context-aware learning; ubiquitous learning; mobile commmunications; learner interaction; computer engineering education; computer education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2011.040150

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2011 Vol.6 No.1, pp.62 - 83

Published online: 20 Oct 2014 *

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