Journal of Systems and Software - On the role of language in programming
Design patterns: elements of reusable object-oriented software
Design patterns: elements of reusable object-oriented software
Implementing Computer Supported Cooperative Learning
Implementing Computer Supported Cooperative Learning
Modeling Context-Aware e-Learning Scenarios
PERCOMW '05 Proceedings of the Third IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications Workshops
An Architectural Framework for Composition and Execution of Complex Learning Processes
ICALT '05 Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies
ICCOMP'07 Proceedings of the 11th WSEAS International Conference on Computers
Business integration using the interdisciplinary project based learning model (IPBL)
Proceedings of the 2007 conference on Human interface: Part II
Improving collaboration and interaction in distributed b-learning environment
OTM'07 Proceedings of the 2007 OTM confederated international conference on On the move to meaningful internet systems - Volume Part I
Towards a pattern language for intelligent teaching and training systems
ITS'06 Proceedings of the 8th international conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Education and Information Technologies
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Within the last few years, e-learning has become a focal point in several universities and organizations. While much research has been devoted to producing e-content, describing it with metadata, and to constructing e-learning platforms, less attention has been paid to using technology to improve the learning process in terms of depth and scope. Our research is targeted at filling this gap by considering learning support from a technical as well as socio-psychological perspective. We investigate how these two worlds can be brought together to result in maximum cross-fertilization. In this paper we focus on conceptual modeling of successful blended learning processes, their semi-formal description as patterns, and on the use of patterns as sources for the derivation of web-based templates. We report on experiences and evaluations of employing patterns in the context of blended, Person-Centered learning in technical subjects. Our major conclusion is that blended learning has added value only if designed thoughtfully and accompanied by high interpersonal skills of instructors.