Abstract:
Blended learning models that combine face-to-face and online learning are of great importance in modern higher education. However, their development should be in line wit...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Blended learning models that combine face-to-face and online learning are of great importance in modern higher education. However, their development should be in line with the recent changes in e-learning that emphasize a student-centered approach and use tools available on the Web to support the learning process. This paper presents research on implementing a contemporary blended learning model within the e-course “Hypermedia Supported Education”. The blended model developed combines a learning management system (LMS), a set of Web 2.0 tools and the E-Learning Activities Recommender System (ELARS) to enhance personalized online learning. As well as incorporating various technologies, the model combines a number of pedagogical approaches, focusing on collaborative and problem-based learning, to ensure the achievement of the course learning outcomes. The results of the comparative study show the effectiveness of the proposed model in that students who performed personalized collaborative e-learning activities achieved better course results. These findings encourage the further application of the model to other computer science courses.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 59, Issue: 1, February 2016)
Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Natasa Hoic-Bozic (M'05) received the B.S. degree in mathematics and information science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 1990, the M.S. degree in computer and information science from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia, in 2002.
She is currently an Associate Professor and...Show More
Natasa Hoic-Bozic (M'05) received the B.S. degree in mathematics and information science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 1990, the M.S. degree in computer and information science from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia, in 2002.
She is currently an Associate Professor and...View more
Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Martina Holenko Dlab received the B.S. degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 2006, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 2014.
She is currently a Senior Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka. Her research interests include te...Show More
Martina Holenko Dlab received the B.S. degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 2006, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 2014.
She is currently a Senior Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka. Her research interests include te...View more
Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of Republic Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
Vedran Mornar (M'07) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 1981, 1985, and 1990, respectively.
In 2003, he was promoted to Full Professor in computing. He worked at FER from 1982 to 2014, and has been the Project Leader of several projects at the national level. His professional interest is in e-learn...Show More
Vedran Mornar (M'07) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 1981, 1985, and 1990, respectively.
In 2003, he was promoted to Full Professor in computing. He worked at FER from 1982 to 2014, and has been the Project Leader of several projects at the national level. His professional interest is in e-learn...View more
Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Natasa Hoic-Bozic (M'05) received the B.S. degree in mathematics and information science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 1990, the M.S. degree in computer and information science from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia, in 2002.
She is currently an Associate Professor and Vice Head of the Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka. Her main research interests are in the fields of technology enhanced learning (e-learning), adaptive hypermedia, recommender systems, multimedia systems, blended learning approaches, and Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning.
Natasa Hoic-Bozic (M'05) received the B.S. degree in mathematics and information science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 1990, the M.S. degree in computer and information science from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Croatia, in 2002.
She is currently an Associate Professor and Vice Head of the Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka. Her main research interests are in the fields of technology enhanced learning (e-learning), adaptive hypermedia, recommender systems, multimedia systems, blended learning approaches, and Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning.View more
Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia
Martina Holenko Dlab received the B.S. degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 2006, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 2014.
She is currently a Senior Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka. Her research interests include technology enhanced learning, collaborative learning, Web 2.0 supported learning, adaptive hypermedia and recommender systems.
Martina Holenko Dlab received the B.S. degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia, in 2006, and the Ph.D. degree in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 2014.
She is currently a Senior Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Informatics, University of Rijeka. Her research interests include technology enhanced learning, collaborative learning, Web 2.0 supported learning, adaptive hypermedia and recommender systems.View more
Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of Republic Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
Vedran Mornar (M'07) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 1981, 1985, and 1990, respectively.
In 2003, he was promoted to Full Professor in computing. He worked at FER from 1982 to 2014, and has been the Project Leader of several projects at the national level. His professional interest is in e-learning, application of operational research in real world information systems, database design, development and implementation. Currently he is Minister of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb.
Vedran Mornar (M'07) received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computing from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, in 1981, 1985, and 1990, respectively.
In 2003, he was promoted to Full Professor in computing. He worked at FER from 1982 to 2014, and has been the Project Leader of several projects at the national level. His professional interest is in e-learning, application of operational research in real world information systems, database design, development and implementation. Currently he is Minister of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb.View more