Design, Use and Experience of E-Learning Systems

Abstract

The use of computer applications to support learning and assessment is becoming more common, along with a growing body of research focusing on the pedagogical effectiveness of these applications. However, until recently less research attention has been given to the design of learning technology with regard to their usability, actual use, and the way they motivate and engage learners. Learner centred design [7] looks beyond the technological possibilities such as distance learning, virtual reality, and computer assisted assessments by focussing on learners in their learning contexts, and how their interaction with these applications can help and stimulate them to apply deep learning strategies. However, what are the best and most effective ways to accomplish this? Can lessons learned in the field of HCI be directly applied, or do e-learning applications have their own set of design guidelines? The workshop plans to bring together individuals with an interest in the design and use of e-learning systems with the aim of improving and understanding the learning experience. The workshop will be a platform to discuss new ideas and to share experiences, but also to identify new research challenges and potential solutions.

Contributors

Willem-Paul Brinkman

Annette Payne

Nayna Patel

Darren Griffin

Joshua Underwood

Conference

Publication date: September 2007

Publication date (Print): September 2007

Pages: 1-2

Affiliations

[1 ]Delft University of Technology

Melkweg 4, 2628 CD Delft,

The Netherlands

[2 ]Brunel University

Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8

3PH, UK

University of Kent

Canterbury, CT2

6NZ, UK

London Knowledge

Lab, IOE, 23-29 Emerald

Street

London WC1N 3QS,

UK

Article

DOI: 10.14236/ewic/HCI2007.92

Copyright statement: © Willem-Paul Brinkman et al. Published by BCS Learning and Development Ltd. Proceedings of HCI 2007 The 21st British HCI Group Annual Conference University of Lancaster, UK

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Conference name: Proceedings of HCI 2007 The 21st British HCI Group Annual Conference University of Lancaster, UK

Conference acronym: HCI

Conference number: 21

Conference location: Lancaster, UK

Conference date: 3 - 7 September 2007

Conference sponsor: Electronic Workshops in Computing (eWiC)

Conference theme: British HCI Group Annual Conference

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Categories

Series title: Electronic Workshops in Computing