Presentation in Panhellenic Federation of Language School Owners, 28 August 2015, Thessaloniki, Greece

1. E-Learning
@PALSO, 28 Aug. 2015, Thessaloniki
Prof. Anastasios A. Economides
Computer Networks & Telematic Applications (CONTA) lab
http://conta.uom.gr
University of Macedonia
Thessaloniki, GREECE
economid@uom.gr
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2. Contents
• Technology-enhanced Learning &
Educational Technologies
• E-Learning activities @ CONTA
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Computer Based Testing (CBT)
• Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
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3. Technology-enhanced learning
 Information & Communication
Technologies (ICT) in
 Computer-
 Internet-
 Web-
 Mobile-
 Online
 etc.
 Education
 Learning
 Teaching
 Instruction
 Training
 Assessment/Testing
 etc.
• -based
• -aided
• -assisted
• -supported
• etc.
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4. Educational technologies
• Networks (Mobile, Wireless, Optical, etc.), Internet, Clouds, etc.
• Hardware (PCs, Smartphones, Tablets, Cameras, Sensors, Wearables, etc.)
• Software (Programming Languages, Learning Management Systems, etc.)
• Multimedia, Hypermedia, Virtual & Augmented Reality, etc.
• E-Communities, E-Collaboration (Social Networks, Wikis, Blogs, Chat, etc.)
• Data Mining, Analytics, etc.
• Games, Simulations, Robotics, etc.
• Interoperability, Standards, Openness, etc.
• etc.
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5. E-Learning activities @ CONTA
 Research on E-Learning
 Teaching/ Training/ Assessment etc. using E-Learning
 Training on how to use E-Learning
 Consulting on E-Learning
 Dissemination/ Communication on E-Learning
 Greek & European Projects on E-Learning
 etc.
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6. E-Learning research @ CONTA
 Adaptive and Personalized Learning & Assessment
 Mobile Learning & Assessment
 Game-based Learning & Assessment
 Learning Analytics
 Intelligent Emotional Agents, Avatars
 Feedback (e.g. Cognitive, Affective , Motivational)
 MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
 Evaluation, Quality, Usability, Acceptance of e-Learning
systems etc.
 Applications to Language Learning
 Applications to STEM
 etc.
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7. Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Synchronous – Asynchronous
Class Management,
Learning Content Management
Communication Tools
Assessment Tools
Examples: Moodle, Blackboard, Sakai, Canvas,
eClass, Atutor, GURU Joomla, LMS WordPress,
Litmos, Edmodo, V-Classrooming, Articulate, …
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8. LMS features
• Assessment and testing management
• Blended learning – online/offline, virtual classes
• Content management and delivery
• Content integration and interoperability
• Course management and evaluation
• Learner self-service, tracking, and reporting
• Resource management (instructors, classrooms)
• Reporting and analytics
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9. Greek LMS platforms
Moodle-based, eClass-based, etc.
• SQLearn, iServices.gr
• ITisART.com.gr, elearning.gr
• DigitalSchool, Multi-Learn by RDC.gr
• VirtualSchool be neosoft.gr
• e-Learning Toolkit by action.gr, actione-learn.eu
• e-learning by ETUTOR
• K&I LMS by ki-elearning.com
• Learn.schoolnet.gr
• digimagix.gr
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10. Pricing models
Pay-per-Learner
• It is the most common pricing model. The school pays a flat fee per registered and/or active learner.
• Price Range: around 5 euros/learner /month (depending on the number of learners).
Pay-per-Course
• Various models: specific or unlimited number of courses and/or students.
• Price Range: from 10 euros/course/month (depending on the number of courses and/or learners).
Pay-per-Use
• Various models: fee-per-learner-per module, fee-per-learner-per-course, fee based on elements or
material delivered, fee based on number of learners, material, duration and traffic generated, fee based
on number of class attendees, etc.
• Price Range: from 0.50-10 euros /learner /course.
License Fee
• A one-time (upfront) fee to access the software, or a fee to access the software for a specific period of
time (monthly, annually, etc.).
• Price Range: from 100 to X0 000 euros.
etc.
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11. Computer Based Testing (CBT)
A fixed-length test presents a number of questions/items to each examinee.
Item types:
• Multiple Choice
• Multiple Response
• True-False
• Drag and Drop
• Matching
• Error Correction
• Fill in the Blank
• Short Answer
• Essay
• etc.
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12. Benefits of using computers for tests
• Large numbers can be marked quickly and accurately,
• Students progress and response can be monitored,
• Assessment can be offered in an open access environment,
• Assessments can be stored and reused,
• Immediate feedback and grading can be given,
• Self-pacing,
• Assessment items can be randomly selected to provide a different test to
each student.
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13. Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT)
• the items presented to an examinee are tailored to the
individual examinee's ability.
• If the examinee answers the item presented correctly
then a more difficult item is presented next.
• If the examinee answers the item incorrectly,
then an easier item is presented next.
• Low-ability examinees will be presented with relatively
easy items,
while high-ability examinees with more difficult items.
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14. Advantages of CAT
• examinee-centered,
• immediate scoring,
• increased test security,
• increased motivation,
• avoidance of boredom from answering too easy questions,
• avoidance of frustration from answering too hard questions,
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15. • increased efficiency (fewer items are needed in
almost half the time),
• greater precision with less items,
• improved accuracy for estimating high and low ability
examinees,
• longer item pool lifetime (fewer items from the item
pool are exposed).
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16. CONTA lab is open to collaborations!
Thank you for your attention!
Anastasios A. Economides
economid@uom.edu.gr
http://conta.uom.gr
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