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ERIC Number: EJ1142621
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Feb
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0018-9359
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Recommender System and Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance a Blended Learning Model
Hoic-Bozic, Natasa; Dlab, Martina Holenko; Mornar, Vedran
IEEE Transactions on Education, v59 n1 p39-44 Feb 2016
Blended learning models that combine face-to-face and online learning are of great importance in modern higher education. However, their development should be in line with the recent changes in e-learning that emphasize a student-centered approach and use tools available on the Web to support the learning process. This paper presents research on implementing a contemporary blended learning model within the e-course "Hypermedia Supported Education." The blended model developed combines a learning management system (LMS), a set of Web 2.0 tools and the E-Learning Activities Recommender System (ELARS) to enhance personalized online learning. As well as incorporating various technologies, the model combines a number of pedagogical approaches, focusing on collaborative and problem-based learning, to ensure the achievement of the course learning outcomes. The results of the comparative study show the effectiveness of the proposed model in that students who performed personalized collaborative e-learning activities achieved better course results. These findings encourage the further application of the model to other computer science courses.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Croatia
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