e-Learning in Project Management Using Simulation Models: A Case Study Based on the Replication of an Experiment

Rodríguez, Daniel; Sicilia, Miguel Ángel; Cuadrado-Gallego, Juan J.; Pfahl, Dietmar

doi:10.1109/te.2006.882367

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“…To conclude, there does not seem to be a common ground on guidelines for the replication of experiments in the e-learning system's educational influence evaluation, as there are only a few replicated experiments related to the e-leaning systems' effectiveness evaluation (for example, Rodríguez, Sicilia, Cuadrado-Gallego, & Pfahl, 2006). Therefore, this scientific method -replication -has just started to be applied to this propulsive research field.…”

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2016

Interactions With Search Systems

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a b s t r a c tWe believe that every effectiveness evaluation should be replicated at least in order to verify the original results and to indicate evaluated e-learning system's advantages or disadvantages. This paper presents the methodology for conducting controlled experiment replication, as well as, results of a controlled experiment and an internal replication that investigated the effectiveness of intelligent authoring shell eXtended Tutor-Expert System (xTEx-Sys). The initial and the replicated experiment were based on our approach that combines classical two-group experimental design and with factoral design. A trait that distinguishes this approach from others is the existence of arbitrary number of checkpoint-tests to determine the effectiveness in intermediate states. We call it a pre-and-post test control group experimental design with checkpoint-tests. The gained results revealed small or even negative effect sizes, which could be explained by the fact that the xTEx-Sys's domain knowledge presentation is rather novel for students and therefore difficult to grasp and apply in earlier phases of the experiment. In order to develop and improve the xTEx-Sys, further experiments must be conducted.

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Section: Validitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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2016

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“…As a consequence of this, technology-based education or technology applied to education is a key issue in Knowledge Society. E-learning systems have not only become the backbone in distance education but also are also at the heart of traditional university teaching (Rodriguez et al 2006). In academia, many institutions use their own learning content management systems (LCMS) and digital repositories to offer digital educational resources as part of their curricula.…”

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Consuming and producing linked open data: the case of OpenCourseWare

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The aim of this paper is to present an initiative of application of the Linked Data principles to promote data interoperability between heterogeneous OpenCourseWare (OCW) repositories and to enhance the search and discovery of contents created and shared by the universities. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a case study of how Linked Data technologies can be applied for the enhancement of open learning contents. Findings Results presented under the umbrella of OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCWC) and OCW-Universia consortium, as the integration and access to content from different repositories OCW and the development of a query method to access these data, reveal that Linked Data would offer a solution to filter and select semantically those open educational contents, and automatically are linked to the Linked Open Data Cloud. Originality/value The new OCW integration with Linked Data adds new features to the initial framework including improved query mechanisms and interoperability. * OCW-Universia promotes and disseminates the OCW concept in Ibero-America. Consuming and producing linked open data: the case of OpenCourseWare 3

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“…But although the potential of simulation models for the training of managers has long been recognized experience with process simulation as a means for software project management education and training has rarely been published. In fact, only few experimental studies have been conducted involving the use of models that simulate the typical behavior of software projects [11][12][13].The results of these experiments indicate that a natural one-way causal thinking could be detrimental to the success of software managers. They must rather adopt a multi-causal or systems thinking.…”

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Interactive Learning Environment Designing for Software Project Management Teaching

Huang

Liu

2008

2008 4th International Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing

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Interactive learning environment usually offer a userfriendly interface. This allows inexperienced users fast access to the key point of knowledge, because they have experience in making decisions in simulators. Thus, they are not only able to examine the results of their decisions but also the causes of these results. This article will explain the principle and process of interactive learning environment using system dynamics for software project management training.

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e-Learning in Project Management Using Simulation Models: A Case Study Based on the Replication of an Experiment

Cited by 31 publications

References 15 publications

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Consuming and producing linked open data: the case of OpenCourseWare

Interactive Learning Environment Designing for Software Project Management Teaching

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