Swarm-based Sequencing Recommendations in E-learning

Authors:
Bert Van den Berg;Rene Van Es;Colin Tattersall;Jose Janssen;Jocelyn Manderveld;Francis Brouns;Hub Kurvers;Rob Koper
Affiliations:
The Open University of the Netherlands;The Open University of the Netherlands;The Open University of the Netherlands;The Open University of the Netherlands;The Open University of the Netherlands;The Open University of the Netherlands;The Open University of the Netherlands;The Open University of the Netherlands
Venue:
ISDA '05 Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Systems Design and Applications
Year:
2005

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Abstract

Open and distance Learning (ODL) gives learners freedom of time, place and pace of study, putting learner self-direction centre-stage. However, increased responsibility should not come at the price of over-burdening or abandonment of learners as they progress along their learning journey. This paper introduces an approach to recommending the sequencing of e-learning modules for distance learners based on self-organisation theory. It describes an architecture which supports the recording, processing and presentation of collective learner behaviour designed to create a feedback loop informing learners of successful paths towards the attainment of learning goals. The article includes initial results from a large-scale experiment designed to validate the approach .