Cognitive Presence in Virtual Collaborative Learning: Assessing and Improving Critical Thinking in Online Discussion Forums

Jennifer Beckmann; Peter Weber

Interactive Technology and Smart Education Vol. 13, No. 1 (2016) pp. 52–70

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to introduce a virtual collaborative learning setting called "Net Economy", which we established as part of an international learning network of currently six universities, and present our approach to...

Teaching, Learning and ICT/Ed Tech in Schools: Is Communal Constructivism the Best Approach?

Peter Scrimshaw; Roberta Weber

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 2497–2501

Identification and acceptance of a best approach to teaching and learning with information technologies in teacher preparation programs is under constant investigation as the integration of new technologies becomes an impressive force in education...

Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology

Transcultural learning in Internet-based learning environments - European methods and experiences

Peter J. Weber

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2002 (2002) pp. 1013–1017

This paper deals with a survey on three case studies of various arrangements for intercultural learning via the Internet in Europe. On the one hand the empirical research is based on theoretical reflections about intercultural competence needed in a ...

Topics: Internet

Social Networking Services in E-Learning

Peter Weber; Hannes Rothe

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2012 (Oct 09, 2012) pp. 1955–1965

This paper is a report on the findings of a study conducted on the use of the social networking service NING in a cross-location e-learning setting named “Net Economy”. We describe how we implemented NING as a fundamental part of the setting through ...

Social Networking Services in E-Learning

Peter Weber; Hannes Rothe

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 15, No. 2 (May 2016) pp. 259–279

** Invited as a paper from E-Learn 2012 ** This paper is a report on the findings of a study conducted on the use of the social networking service NING in a cross-location e-learning setting named “Net Economy”. We describe how we implemented...

ELM-ART--An Interactive and Intelligent Web-Based Electronic Textbook

Gerhard Weber; Peter Brusilovsky

International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education Vol. 26, No. 1 (2016) pp. 72–81

This paper present provides a broader view on ELM-ART, one of the first Web-based Intelligent Educational systems that offered a creative combination of two different paradigms--Intelligent Tutoring and Adaptive Hypermedia technologies. The unique...

Internet Based Learning Environments in Higher Education: Experiences from the HALÜBO-Project

Peter J. Weber; Hornberg Sabine

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 2457–2458

In our paper we present experiences from a joint Project, which was started in 1998 and since then has been realised every summer term by the Universities of Hamburg, Lüneburg and Bochum (HALÜBO)(GER), involving at times up to 80 students. In the...

Topics: Internet

Service Platforms for E-Learning-supported Management Education

Roland Gabriel; Martin Gersch; Peter Weber

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 853–859

How can universities realize target group-specific innovative management education that is as well competitive in economic respects? The following paper shows a mass customization approach that is based on a so called service platform strategy,...

AR and VR Meet Boiler Suits: Deriving Design Elements for AR / VR Trainings in the HVAC Industry

Jennifer Beckmann; Katharina Menke; Peter Weber

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 1533–1542

In the past few years, Virtual and Augmented Reality developed into a major technology trend that seems promising also for (further) education. New opportunities arise and need systematic evaluation. The research project ARSuL focuses on AR / VR...

Topics: Design Principles, Virtual reality learning environments, Augmented Reality

Towards an E-learning Strategy in Higher Education: Environmental Analysis using Scenario Planning

David John Stevenson; Peter Weber; Alexander Fink

E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2014 (Oct 20, 2014) pp. 1870–1880

E-Learning has been known as a multidisciplinary challenge from the beginning. Besides technological skills, didactical concepts are particularly accepted as prerequisite for the provision of successful e-learning. Considering its importance today,...

Topics: research, Other

Blueprinting and Education Service Engineering – Preparations for a Learning-process-oriented Measurement of Satisfaction in Blended Learning Settings

Roland Gabriel; Martin Gersch; Peter Weber

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 359–366

Because of the aspired active role of the participants and the great diversity of the combined components there are specific requirements for the management of learning satisfaction in hybrid learning arrangements (blended learning). In this context ...

World-Wide Intelligent Textbooks

Elmar Schwarz; Peter Brusilovsky; Gerhard Weber

Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 1, No. 4 (2005) pp. 23–28

New WWW technologies allow for integrating distance education power of WWW with interactivity and intelligence. Integrating on-line presentation of learning materials with the interactivity of problem solving environments and the intelligence of...

Positive Regard in Distance Courses

Joseph Harder; Ayman Abuhamdieh; Peter Weber

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2020 (Jun 23, 2020) pp. 747–755

The present study operationalizes perceived positive affect as a practical measure which can be applied in distance delivery settings. The measure is validated by concomitantly measuring self-reported student outcomes and confirming a positive...

Topics: Learner-centered, and self-directed learning

Using Peer Reviews in MOOCs

Xueyun Qian; Peter Weber; Klaus Wölfel

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2017 (Jun 20, 2017) pp. 74–83

This paper examines the applicability of a peer review approach for the assessment of practical project work in MOOCs. For this, we first analyze the challenges of using peer assessments in MOOCs, then outline the results of a participant...

Topics: Design of Distance Learning Systems, Implementation Experiences, Exemplary Projects

Mass Customization as an adequate strategy for Education-Services

Roland Gabriel; Martin Gersch; Peter Weber

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 1620–1627

This paper presents a mass customization strategy in the field of education. The illustrated approach allows the accomplishing supplier of education-offers to benefit from the experiences of other industries and in this way helps to offer customized ...

Improving Virtual Collaborative Learning through Canonical Action Research

Peter Weber; Christian Lehr; Martin Gersch

Electronic Journal of e-Learning Vol. 12, No. 4 pp. 326–338

Virtual collaboration continues to gain in significance and is attracting attention also as virtual collaborative learning (VCL) in education. This paper addresses aspects of VCL that we identified as critical in a series of courses named "Net...

Enhancing Professional, Media, and Social Competencies through International Collaborative E-Learning

Roland Gabriel; Martin Gersch; Peter Weber; Son Le; Christian Lehr

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (Oct 26, 2009) pp. 1248–1255

The paper presents the concept of a multinational e-learning class on the net economy. The class was held in the winter term 2008/2009 and focused on collaborative learning and working processes. With the participation of three German universities...

When Robots Talk - Improving the Scalability of Practical Assignments in MOOCs Using Chatbots

Lars Bollweg; Maik Kurzke; K M Asif Shahriar; Peter Weber

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 1455–1464

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) have evolved into a standard educational offer. However, due to limited resources, the individualized provision and evaluation of practical assignments in MOOCs is still a major challenge. The following paper...

Topics: Alternative and innovative assessment methods, Personalized learning environments

Who Am I, and If So How Many? A Multi-Entity Chatbot Business-Interview Simulator for Individualized Practical Assignments in MOOCs

Lars Bollweg; Asif Shahriar; Robert Stemmermann; Peter Weber

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2019 (Jun 24, 2019) pp. 946–954

Despite their growing popularity, MOOCs still suffer from high dropout rates and non-individualized, simple theoretical tasks. To implement individualized practical assignments that keep learners involved still remains a major challenge. This paper...

Topics: Case, Scenario, Problem, Project -based learning

Beyond Ctrl+C: Design of a Structured Thesis Process Including the Use of (Generative) AI Tools

Krings Jessica; Peter Weber; Stemmermann Robert; Tillmanns Tanja

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2024 (Jul 01, 2024) pp. 204–212

This practice-based paper outlines the result of a project that aimed at developing a structured thesis writing process in two English-language business informatics degree programs at a German university of applied sciences, with particular...

Topics: Artificial Intelligence in Education

The Future of International Education Using Web3.0 Technologies and Self-organizing Networks

Roberta K Weber; Roger Carlsen; Ian Gibson; Marilyn Leask; Peter Albion; Dan Miller

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 2913–2914

Panel members from around the globe will discuss the challenges and possibilities of internationalizing education with digital technologies, by addressing the social, commercial, and governmental influences, as well as the enrichment of all...