Utilising a Virtual Learning Assistant as a Measurement and Intervention Tool for Self-Regulation in Learning

Pogorskiy, E.; Beckmann, J.F.; Joksimovic, S.; Kovanovic, V.; West, R.

Abstract

Online learning and massive open online courses are widely used in engineering and technology education. Engineering next-generation learning requires overcoming the potential constraints of online learning environments which necessitate higher levels of self-regulation than traditional classroom settings. This particular requirement demands that learners allocate their cognitive, metacognitive, affective and motivational resources to meet this need. Lack of self-regulation can affect learners' engagement with the course content, resulting in sub-optimal learning outcomes or failure to complete the course. This paper reports on the design of a virtual learning assistant and its implementation in online learning activities. This paper outlines the virtual assistant's use as a data collection tool and, further, proposes that the virtual learning assistant has the potential to be used as an assessment tool for self-regulatory skills, and as an intervention tool to support online learners' self-regulation in online learning.

Citation

Pogorskiy, E., Beckmann, J., Joksimovic, S., Kovanovic, V., & West, R. (2018, December). Utilising a Virtual Learning Assistant as a Measurement and Intervention Tool for Self-Regulation in Learning. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), Wollongong, NSW Australia

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE)
• Online Publication Date: Jan 17, 2019
• Publication Date: 2018
• Deposit Date: Nov 3, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 3, 2020
• Pages: 846-849
• Series ISSN: 2470-6698,2374-0191
• Book Title: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE) : conference proceedings.Proceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE)
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/tale.2018.8615130
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1139421