Exploratory Learning for Computer Networking

Allison, Colin; Miller, Alan; Getchell, Kristoffer; Sturgeon, Thomas

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-78139-4_30

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“…As noted in [2], learning through experimentation is a specific type of exploration, and an approach we seek to incorporate in all scientific discoveries. Learning processes with experiential activities help to have student-centric, and more focused, student engagements [3].…”

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Towards successful 3D virtual learning - a case study on teaching human computer interaction

Perera

Allison

Nicoll

et al. 2009

2009 International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, (ICITST)

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This paper presents a case study illustrating successful involvement of a shared online 3D virtual world, for teaching Human Computer Interaction (HCI) as a final year course in an undergraduate curriculum. While there is considerable interest throughout academia in using such multi-user virtual environments (MUVE) for education, academics are experiencing many challenges in exploring various possible use-cases. This study was conducted to identify some of the critical issues such as student perception, privacy, ownership, access to practical work for assessment purposes, maintaining an association between institutional and virtual world identities, and the achievement of learning outcomes through the MUVE approach of teaching

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Towards successful 3D virtual learning - a case study on teaching human computer interaction

Perera

Allison

Nicoll

et al. 2009

2009 International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, (ICITST)

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“…The third type is Multi-user, dynamic and interactive learning environments permitting constructive learning, where a learner learns by doing. Finesse [13] and WiFi Virtual laboratory [14] are examples of such environments. Virtual learning environments besides supporting online delivery of content also support e-mail, newsgroups, and bulletin boards.…”

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Web 2.0 in e-Learning

Banday¹

2013

ICST Trans. e-Educ. e-Learn.

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Web 2.0 tools have created fresh opportunities for governments, education, businesses and individuals to enhance efficiency and improve effectiveness while executing respective professional duties. The key features of these tools include online character and access through a web browser, supportive for open content licenses, open sharing and social interaction, and often free to use or support free features. These have created novel prospects for teachers to combine face-to-face teaching and online materials via social media such as discussion forums, blogs and wikis. The web 2.0 educational design is based on socio-cultural learning theories such as interaction, joint creation of content, critical thinking, learning by doing and collaboration. This paper makes an appraisal of ICT adoption in education, emergence of Web, improvements in Web and its effect on the e-Learning. It explains gradual integration of ICT into education through various stages. The paper presents the content and communication dimensions of e-learning for its classification. It discusses various opportunities created by Web 2.0 tools in education for effective teacher-learner, learner-learner and teacher-teacher communication, interaction and collaboration. It presents various cases and projects involving use of some Web 2.0 tools for enhancing learning. Furthermore, it lists some challenges for successful implementation of e-learning through Web 2.0 tools and discusses some possible solutions for its control.

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“…MULEs provide unique features for enhancing learning through immersive and engaging activities for learning complex and advanced concepts. They are particularly appropriate for supporting collaborative learning, experiential learning, and learning through experimentation as a particular form of exploration [7]. For example, Fig.…”

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A Case Study in User Support for Managing OpenSim Based Multi User Learning Environments

Perera

Miller

Allison

2017

IEEE Trans. Learning Technol.

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Abstract-Immersive 3D Multi User Learning Environments (MULE) have shown sufficient success to warrant their consideration as a mainstream educational paradigm. These are based on 3D Multi User Virtual Environment platforms (MUVE), and although they have been used for various innovative educational projects their complex permission systems and large numbers of functions can make their management potentially challenging. It follows that an inadequately managed MULE can be ineffective with respect to intended learning outcomes. The purpose of this research was to determine how management challenges manifest themselves and how to support educators in learning and applying MULE management skills. We utilised the popular OpenSim platform for this study. Firstly, a survey of the need for user support (N=43) is described. Next, the design and evaluation of a guidance tool using graph topologic visualisation of OpenSim functions is presented (N=211). The tool is further evaluated in the delivery of a course module. The analysis and user feedback indicated that the tool provides accurate information and helpful support for MULE management. As the final phase of the research, training environments were developed for both basic and advanced OpenSim MULE management. Evaluations of their usability and perceived educational value were carried out with participants (N=68); the outcomes suggest that training for advanced MULE management is more useful for all users, without requiring more time or effort, regardless of the degree of complexity of the MULE being designed.

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Exploratory Learning for Computer Networking

Cited by 14 publications

References 2 publications

Towards successful 3D virtual learning - a case study on teaching human computer interaction

Towards successful 3D virtual learning - a case study on teaching human computer interaction

Web 2.0 in e-Learning

A Case Study in User Support for Managing OpenSim Based Multi User Learning Environments

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