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A preliminary study of open learner model representation formats to support formative assessment

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Abstract

Open learner models provide a way of showing teachers and students the learning progress of a student against expectations. Creating an effective interface to present a learner model is an important part in open learner modeling. Usefulness of the learner model relies on using a clear and effective representation format to facilitate users' understanding of the information presented. In this paper, we propose a range of open learner model representation formats to display students' learning task status and achievement in terms of learning outcomes. We investigate different types of representation formats and data useful for users to inspect the learner model. An interface design prototype has been built to provide potential users with an evaluation platform that enables investigation of these aspects. The results obtained will allow us to develop a more effective new open learner model visualisation tool.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings
Subtitle of host publication2015 IEEE 39th Annual Computer Software and Applications Conference - COMPSAC 2015
EditorsClaudio Demarini, Timothy Shih
Place of PublicationPiscataway NJ USA
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages887-892
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781467365635
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Sept 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventCOMPSAC Symposium on Computer Education and Learning Technologies 2015 - Taichung, Taiwan
Duration: 1 Jul 20155 Jul 2015

Conference

ConferenceCOMPSAC Symposium on Computer Education and Learning Technologies 2015
Abbreviated titleCELT 2015
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTaichung
Period1/07/155/07/15

Keywords

  • Formative assessment
  • Learning outcome
  • Learning task
  • Open learner model
  • Visualisation

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