Learners Thrive When Using Multifaceted Open Social Learner Models

Shi, Lei; Cristea, Alexandra I.

doi:10.1109/mmul.2015.93

Learners Thrive When Using Multifaceted Open Social Learner Models

Shi, Lei; Cristea, Alexandra I.

Authors

Lei Shi

Professor Alexandra Cristea alexandra.i.cristea@durham.ac.uk
Professor

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
Related Public URLs	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/75813/

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