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The Empirical Analysis of a Web 2.0-based Learning Platform

Authors:
András Benedek
György Molnár

Keywords: ICT; learning support systems; Moodle e-portfolio; web 2.0; online learning.

Abstract:
The paper presents and analyses the new elements of instruction which have recently appeared as a consequence of the development of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) such as interactive and mobile communication tools or the applications contributing to 3D visual viewing at a university of significant traditions. The author also deals with the use of the special environment of networked learning based on atypical learning modes, the possibilities of instructional material and management development issues in details, as well as its typical effects on the active participants paying special attention to the forming new teaching and learning styles. Some extremely important parameters and their tendencies during the development decision making processes have been considered as essential by the lecturers involved by means of the application of different statistical algorithms and the webmining technology. Examining the learning activity of students of mainly traditional full-time courses in atypical learning environments, the possibilities of effective learning, network-based cooperation, students’ attitudes and the development of key qualifications were evaluated in connection with our blended learning courses supported by electronic learning management systems. (An example of such a course is Digital Pedagogy.) By introducing this course attracting a high number of students (3-400 students per course), we wish to present our latest experimental developments, such as course topics, students’ assignments, microcontent, blogs, and e-portfolio. The learning patterns of the present – day student popular on demands the integration of the atypical modes in to the teaching/ learning process. Such as electronic new generation learning environment is Moodle (Modular Object - Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment), whose selection was supposted by its open source character modular structure to be easily further – developed and its word wide popularity. The popular on using the atypical learning environment presented in the paper cannot be considered to be representative, however, can be the starting point of the further - development of our learning environments.

Pages: 56 to 62

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011

Publication date: June 19, 2011

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4529

ISBN: 978-1-61208-139-7

Location: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Dates: from June 19, 2011 to June 24, 2011