Tracking and visualisation of student use of online learning materials in a large undergraduate course

Judy Hardy, Simon Bates, Jon Hill, Mario Antonioletti

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Abstract / Description of output

This paper presents a detailed study that tracks the use of online supplementary material used by 250 students enrolled on an introductory University course in Physics. We describe the software tools used for tracking, which provide a richer and far greater level of detail than tools included as standard within Virtual Learning Environments. We also describe how the recorded data can be visualised in order to illuminate spatial and temporal routes taken by students through the material. The recorded styles of use are analysed in terms of students' level of achievement, as measured by their performance in the end-of-course examination, and how this changes for students failing the course and resitting the exam six months later. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Web Based Learning – ICWL 2007
Subtitle of host publication6th International Conference Edinburgh, UK, August 15-17, 2007 Revised Papers
EditorsH Leung, F Li, R Lau, Q Li
Place of PublicationBERLIN
PublisherSpringer
Pages464-474
Number of pages11
Volume4823
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-540-78139-4
ISBN (Print)978-3-540-78138-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008
Event6th International Conference on Web Based Learning (ICWL 2007) - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 15 Aug 200717 Aug 2007

Publication series

NameLECTURE NOTES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
PublisherSPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN
Volume4823
ISSN (Print)0302-9743

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Web Based Learning (ICWL 2007)
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
Period15/08/0717/08/07

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • tracking
  • blended learning
  • Physics
  • visualisation

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