Ubiquitous e-Learning With Multimodal Multimedia Devices

Abstract

Abstract-The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is a set of specifications and guidelines for the representation and operation of asynchronous distance learning. Since it was announced in late 1990s, the reference model has been used by software developers and academics in the development of authoring tools, learning management systems, and repositories for distance learning content. To date, most e-learning systems have been based on multimedia and Web technologies on personal computers. Our project, Hard SCORM, advances the field by implementing an integrated system which allows learners to read SCORM-compliant textbooks using multimodal multimedia devices. Hard SCORM employs a pen-like optical character reader device (called Hyper Pen) as an input mechanism. A computer, a personal digital assistant, or a cellular phone can be used for user behavior supervision using the Hard SCORM Machine. With an authoring tool, specially designed tags are printed in textbooks and recognized by Hyper Pen for user navigation control. In this way, users can read hardcopy textbooks in a traditional manner while the process of reading conforms to the SCORM specification. Part of the implemented system (Pocket SCORM on PDA) received the 2005 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards. The system has also been used by an airline company for online security checking and a high school for online mobile learning.

Technology supports for distributed and collaborative learning over the internet

“…The work was extended to include an augmented paper and a hyper pen device (an OCR-like pen) [Shih et al 2005] for m-learning. A complete system for m-learning architecture based on SCORM has been presented in Shih et al [2007]. The project discussed in Shih et al [2005] was further extended to support m-learning on set-top box for digital TVs.…”

“…Technologies for multimodal interaction were presented in Kernchen et al [2005] and in Serrano [2006]. Advanced technologies such as augmented paper [Shih et al 2007] and wearable computers [Thompson et al 1997] provide another possible future direction of e-learning.…”

“…The technology can be used in the development of e-learning systems. The Hard SCORM [Shih et al 2007] is a project developed at Tamkang University, Taiwan. The project provides a pervasive e-learning system to allow SCORM 2004-compliant course materials to be accessed by PCs, PDAs, cell phones, digital TVs, and augmenter papers.…”

Discovery of implicit correlation between shared information in an open environment

“…In our earlier works [20], a series of integrated services have been developed to assist user in performing corresponding learning activities. An outdoor adventure game was implemented to support learning procedures based on the use of geographical information and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technologies.…”

Simulating a Smartboard by Real-Time Gesture Detection in Lecture Videos

“…With the aid of hardware and software, researchers attempt to find innovative ways of teaching, and thus enhance the quality of learning. Typical demonstrated systems include Classroom 2000 [1], BMRC lecture browser [20], and SCORM [22]. Due to the popularity of e-learning, lecture videos are widely available for online access.…”