Network and Information Technologies

A multi-fold assessment framework for virtualized collaborative and social learning scenarios

Doctoral Programme in Network and Information Technologies
28/10/2017

Author: Néstor Mora Núñez
Programme: Doctoral Programme in Network and Information Technologies
Language: English
Supervisors: Dr. Santi Caballé and Dr. Atanasi Daradoumis Haralabus
Faculty / Institute: Doctoral School UOC
Subjects: Computer Science
Key words: collaborative learning, collaborative complex learning resources,cognitive and social e-assessment, networking interaction, social network analysis, Dissertations, Academic

Area of knowledge: Network and Information Technologies

 

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Summary

 

We propose a virtualization process of live collaborative sessions from Web discussion forums and chats with the aim to produce interactive and attractive online learning resources to be used by learners, thus having a positive effect in learner engagement. In order to enhance further learning engagement, we endow our virtualization process with a multifold assessment framework that provides effective awareness and constructive feedback to learners from the original collaborative interactions among group members. The research presented focuses on e-assessment of collaborative and social learning and extends it with Learning Analytics and Social Network Analysis techniques that are able to analyse and represent cognitive and social interactions underlying live collaborative sessions.