Complex learning resources integrated with emerging forms of e-assessment: An empirical study

The emergence of Web 2.0 and the influence of Information and Communication Technology (lCT) have fostered e-education to be more interactive, challenging, and situated. As a result, learners felt empowered when they are engaged in collaborative learning activities and self-directed learning. New fo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: AL-Smadi, M., Hoefler, M., Wesiak, G., Guetl, Christian
Other Authors: University of Rome Tor Vergata
Format: Conference Paper
Published: IEEE 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28269
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Summary:The emergence of Web 2.0 and the influence of Information and Communication Technology (lCT) have fostered e-education to be more interactive, challenging, and situated. As a result, learners felt empowered when they are engaged in collaborative learning activities and self-directed learning. New forms of integrated assessment to support students when it comes to use complex-learning resources (CLR) within learning activities have become highly required. This paper discusses an empirical study about emerging forms of assessment such as, automated assessment, peer-assessment, and group-assessment integrated with CLRs in self-directed and collaborative learning. The first findings show that students were intrinsically motivated towards this approach. Moreover, automatic and peer-assessment supported the students to achieve their learning goals.