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This paper investigates a solution to support the learning of cognitively complex concepts, through the recording, annotation and online delivery of multimedia lessons. Recording lessons for online delivery has the advantage of utilising all of the...

In this paper we look at learner-formulated questions in technology-supported learning applications. Traditionally, technology-supported learning applications request input from the learner. The learner's response is used to assess the knowledge of...

This article addresses the possibilities of supporting formative assessment with eLearning tools. The context between formative assessment, summative assessment and tools in current eLearning environments is established before concepts for an...

This paper discusses ideas around the online marking of essay-type student work. Arguments are provided why essay-type assignments are required and why current forms of online assessment are not sufficient to assess students Eknowledge and...

This paper introduces an approach, called stories, to build a bridge between document collections annotated by meta data and the use of these documents to construct learning material. The main components of a story are its narrative, the links to...

This paper introduces preliminary work about learning environments. Lots of research, regarding what teachers need, has been carried out but few digital specific environments have really been integrated into schools. Therefore work still needs to be ...

Externalizing student models is not a new idea. Particularly, the act of opening up an adaptable student model to learners, peers, and mentors has been given much attention in the past. Nevertheless, externalizing numerical uncertainty handling...

This paper investigates how to implement formative assessment in an e-learning environment by working with samples of marked student work. In this context learning activities and potential learning process are identified. A simple learning exercise ...

It is generally acknowledged that using formative assessment properly can significantly improve student learning. Computers can be used in a number of ways to assist formative assessment. Unfortunately, currently available Computer Assisted...

Lifelong learning is the self-directed pursuit of knowledge or skills that occurs throughout one’s life. The importance of lifelong learning skills has been recognized in the workplace, public policy and higher education institutions over the last...

This paper presents the results of the qualitative phase of a research project that aims to design and implement a learner-centered e-learning environment to support students’ lifelong learning in universities. The proposed solution is to develop...

This paper presents the results of the qualitative phase of a research project whose aim is to design and implement a learner-centered e-learning environment to support lifelong learning in universities through combining and extending Learning...

Online asynchronous discussion offers great educational opportunities to distance learners as well as bringing benefits to supplement in-class instruction. The use of online discussion forums empowers teachers to emphasize social aspect of learning...

The use of web 2.0 tools empowers teachersand online instructors to emphasize social aspect of learning and promote in-depth discussions even when students are at a distance. Assessing students’ collaboration and achievement through the use of e...

This article investigates the support e-learning can provide for the management and marking of assignments. The work is contextualised in the importance of assessment with assignments in tertiary education, in the theories about high quality...

This article presents selected aspects of a large study on the use of e-learning tools in support of assignment assessment, which was comprised of a substantial literature review, an investigation into electronic tools, and interviews with 90...

The traditional approach to the provision of e-learning systems is one of institutional control and ownership. In the context of electronic portfolio systems in support of lifelong learning this approach needs to be questioned, as the...

This article presents the findings of a qualitative evaluation on the effect of a specialised software tool on the efficiency and quality of assignment marking. The software, Lightwork, combines with the Moodle learning management system and...

This article reports on selected aspects of a larger study on the use of electronic tools in the context of the management and marking of assignments. The study comprised a literature review, interviews and a review of e-tools. The article briefly...

This article presents selected aspects of a large study on the use of e-learning tools in support of assignment assessment, which was comprised of a substantial literature review, an investigation into electronic tools, and interviews with 90...