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The evaluation of Learning Management Systems using an artificial intelligence fuzzy logic algorithm

01 Feb 2010-Advances in Engineering Software (Elsevier)-Vol. 41, Iss: 2, pp 248-254
TL;DR: The paper describes the development of the LMS evaluation system, basically a web-based decision support system used to evaluate LMSs by using a flexible and smart algorithm derived from artificial intelligent concepts with fuzzy logic values.
About: This article is published in Advances in Engineering Software.The article was published on 2010-02-01. It has received 78 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Decision support system & Fuzzy logic.
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TL;DR: The development, testing and application for a suitable instrument that assesses teachers' perceptions of m-learning are described and it is shown that this instrument can be used for the future studies.
Abstract: Successful integration of mobile learning (m-learning) technologies in education primarily demands that teachers' perception of such technologies should be determined. Therefore, the perceptions of teachers are of great significance. There is no available instrument that assesses teachers' perceptions of m-learning. Our research provided the first findings about teacher perceptions in Cyprus. This article describes the development, testing and application for a suitable instrument. Research data for the tests of reliability and validity were obtained from a sample of 467 teachers from the 32 schools surveyed in 2010. The final version of the Mobile Learning Perception Scale includes dimensions seeking teachers' feedback on three facets of the m-learning. Sub-dimensions are defined as ‘Aim-Mobile Technologies Fit', ‘Appropriateness of Branch’, and ‘Forms of M-learning Application and Tools’ Sufficient Adequacy of Communication'. Validity has been established by the use of factor analysis. Internal consistency coefficient and reliability of the scale showed that this instrument can be used for the future studies. According to the results of this study, teachers exhibited above medium levels of perception towards m-learning.

175 citations


Cites background from "The evaluation of Learning Manageme..."

  • ...) have been tried for educational purposes (Markett et al. 2006; Motiwalla 2008; PeiLuen et al. 2008; Caglar & Demirok 2010; Cavus 2010; Morris 2010)....

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  • ...…methods, many courses at the universities have been delivered in webbased form, mobile and wireless technologies (such as laptop computers, etc.) have been tried for educational purposes (Markett et al. 2006; Motiwalla 2008; PeiLuen et al. 2008; Caglar & Demirok 2010; Cavus 2010; Morris 2010)....

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01 Jan 2020
TL;DR: A comprehensive and systematic review of influential AIEd studies indicated that there was a continuingly increasing interest in and impact of AIEd research, but little work had been conducted to bring deep learning technologies into educational contexts.
Abstract: Considering the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd) and the absence of a comprehensive review on it, this research aims to conduct a comprehensive and systematic review of influential AIEd studies. We analyzed 45 articles in terms of annual distribution, leading journals, institutions, countries/regions, the most frequently used terms, as well as theories and technologies adopted. We also evaluated definitions of AIEd from broad and narrow perspectives and clarified the relationship among AIEd, Educational Data Mining, Computer-Based Education, and Learning Analytics. Results indicated that: 1) there was a continuingly increasing interest in and impact of AIEd research; 2) little work had been conducted to bring deep learning technologies into educational contexts; 3) traditional AI technologies, such as natural language processing were commonly adopted in educational contexts, while more advanced techniques were rarely adopted, 4) there was a lack of studies that both employ AI technologies and engage deeply with educational theories. Findings suggested scholars to 1) seek the potential of applying AI in physical classroom settings; 2) spare efforts to recognize detailed entailment relationships between learners’ answers and the desired conceptual understanding within intelligent tutoring systems; 3) pay more attention to the adoption of advanced deep learning algorithms such as generative adversarial network and deep neural network; 4) seek the potential of NLP in promoting precision or personalized education; 5) combine biomedical detection and imaging technologies such as electroencephalogram, and target at issues regarding learners’ during the learning process; and 6) closely incorporate the application of AI technologies with educational theories.

171 citations

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TL;DR: An overview of freely available and open-source fuzzy systems software is presented in order to provide a well-established framework that helps researchers to find existing proposals easily and to develop well-founded future work.
Abstract: Fuzzy systems have been used widely thanks to their ability to successfully solve a wide range of problems in different application fields. However, their replication and application require a high level of knowledge and experience. Furthermore, few researchers publish the software and/or source code associated with their proposals, which is a major obstacle to scientific progress in other disciplines and in industry. In recent years, most fuzzy system software has been developed in order to facilitate the use of fuzzy systems. Some software is commercially distributed, but most software is available as free and open-source software, reducing such obstacles and providing many advantages: quicker detection of errors, innovative applications, faster adoption of fuzzy systems, etc. In this paper, we present an overview of freely available and open-source fuzzy systems software in order to provide a well-established framework that helps researchers to find existing proposals easily and to develop well-founded future work. To accomplish this, we propose a two-level taxonomy, and we describe the main contributions related to each field. Moreover, we provide a snapshot of the status of the publications in this field according to the ISI Web of Knowledge. Finally, some considerations regarding recent trends and potential research directions are presented.

95 citations

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TL;DR: This paper describes all the aspects of LMS systems such as their general structure, types, and so on, and in particular, the highly popular Moodle LMS system is described in greater detail.

86 citations

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TL;DR: The comparison of the six open source LMSs showed that Moodle and ATutor have the best communication tools with user friendly interface.

81 citations


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  • ...More software like this should be developed to help make choosing the best LMS easy, developed by Cavus (2010)....

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TL;DR: In this article, a confused decision maker, who wishes to make a reasonable and responsible choice among alternatives, can systematically probe his true feelings in order to make those critically important, vexing trade-offs between incommensurable objectives.
Abstract: Many of the complex problems faced by decision makers involve multiple conflicting objectives. This book describes how a confused decision maker, who wishes to make a reasonable and responsible choice among alternatives, can systematically probe his true feelings in order to make those critically important, vexing trade-offs between incommensurable objectives. The theory is illustrated by many real concrete examples taken from a host of disciplinary settings. The standard approach in decision theory or decision analysis specifies a simplified single objective like monetary return to maximise. By generalising from the single objective case to the multiple objective case, this book considerably widens the range of applicability of decision analysis.

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TL;DR: The author presents a summary of the basic concepts and techniques underlying the application of fuzzy logic to knowledge representation and describes a number of examples relating to its use as a computational system for dealing with uncertainty and imprecision in the context of knowledge, meaning, and inference.
Abstract: The author presents a summary of the basic concepts and techniques underlying the application of fuzzy logic to knowledge representation. He then describes a number of examples relating to its use as a computational system for dealing with uncertainty and imprecision in the context of knowledge, meaning, and inference. It is noted that one of the basic aims of fuzzy logic is to provide a computational framework for knowledge representation and inference in an environment of uncertainty and imprecision. In such environments, fuzzy logic is effective when the solutions need not be precise and/or it is acceptable for a conclusion to have a dispositional rather than categorical validity. The importance of fuzzy logic derives from the fact that there are many real-world applications which fit these conditions, especially in the realm of knowledge-based systems for decision-making and control. >

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05 Jul 2005
TL;DR: The result of the evaluation shows that the platform Moodle outperforms all other platforms and also obtained the best rating in the adaptation category.
Abstract: This paper presents an evaluation of open source e-learning platforms. The main focus is on adaptation issues. The result of the evaluation shows that the platform Moodle outperforms all other platforms and also obtained the best rating in the adaptation category.

266 citations

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TL;DR: Results show a higher success rate when an LMS system is combined with an advanced collaborative tool during the teaching of programming languages in a Web-based environment.
Abstract: The development of collaborative studies in learning has led to a renewed interest in the field of Web-based education. In this experimental study a highly interactive and collaborative virtual teaching environment has been created by supporting Moodle LMS with collaborative learning tool GREWPtool. The aim of this experimental study has been to find out the success rate of students when using an advanced and a standard collaborative tool in teaching programming languages over the Internet. The system has been tested with a total of 58 students whose aim was to learn the programming language Java. Success rate of students have been measured using two different assessments. Our results show a higher success rate when an LMS system is combined with an advanced collaborative tool during the teaching of programming languages in a Web-based environment.

132 citations