Platform for Creating Collaborative E-Learning Communities Based on Automated Composition of Learning Groups

Components of Participatory Engagement within E-Learning Community

“…In the first phase of learning, learners who have acquired knowledge are accessed through summative assessment. In the second phase, learner"s interactions are limited; discussions are based on learning material, meanwhile, in the third phase of e-learning, learners are active participants through collaborative learning with other learners, leading to learner"s empowerment on the learning process [1]. Other than that, the revolution of ICT has influenced concept e-learning to e-learning community for real interaction between participants, engage socially, active collaboration and solve the educational problem instantly.…”

“…However, simply adopting e-learning does not guarantee engagement, improvement, and satisfaction without implementing the correct strategies. By placing learners at one place does not ensure learners will work collaboratively [1]. It is important for each group member to be sufficiently coordinated so that each one makes equal contributions to the success of the whole work.…”

“…Previously, many research on e-learning but it are mainly focused on technologies and little attention given to learners" engagement within e-learning community. For instance, a platform for creating an optimal group in e-learning community focuses on solely on collaboration [1]. The element of collaboration itself in e-learning does not guarantee success learning and other elements must be inserting.…”