Learners Thrive When Using Multifaceted Open Social Learner Models

Shi, Lei; Cristea, Alexandra I.

Abstract

This article explores open social learner modeling (OSLM)-a social extension of open learner modeling (OLM). A specific implementation of this approach is presented by which learners' self-direction and self-determination in a social e-learning context could be potentially promoted. Unlike previous work, the proposed approach, multifaceted OSLM, lets the system seamlessly and adaptively embed visualization of both a learner's own model and other learning peers' models into different parts of the learning content, for multiple axes of context, at any time during the learning process. It also demonstrates the advantages of visualizing both learners' performance and their contribution to a learning community. An experimental study shows that, contrary to previous research, the richness and complexity of this new approach positively affected the learning experience in terms of perceived effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. This article is part of special issue on social media for learning.

Citation

Shi, L., & Cristea, A. I. (2015). Learners Thrive When Using Multifaceted Open Social Learner Models. IEEE MultiMedia, 23(1), 36-47. https://doi.org/10.1109/mmul.2015.93

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 6, 2015
• Online Publication Date: Nov 11, 2015
• Publication Date: Nov 11, 2015
• Deposit Date: Jul 11, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 31, 2018
• Journal: IEEE MultiMedia
• Print ISSN: 1070-986X
• Electronic ISSN: 1941-0166
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 36-47
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/mmul.2015.93
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1321693
• Related Public URLs: http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/75813/