EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning

Issue 17, 2018

Editor(s)-in-Chief: Minjuan Wang and Marco Zappatore

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Personality and Learning Effectiveness of Teams in Information Systems Education Courses
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el 18(17): e1

Authors:
Masashi Shuto, Hironori Washizaki, Yoshiaki Fukazawa, Shoso Yamato, Masashi Okubo, Bastian Tenbergen

Abstract:
The goal of this paper is to clarify the optimal combination of team members to maximize the learning effectiveness in information systems education courses. We surveyed the correlation of students’ five factor model personalities and the learning effectiveness, which is the amount of increase in t…The goal of this paper is to clarify the optimal combination of team members to maximize the learning effectiveness in information systems education courses. We surveyed the correlation of students’ five factor model personalities and the learning effectiveness, which is the amount of increase in team management or technical knowledge, and skill, which is the IPA common carrier skill framework based on SFIA. Specifically, we targeted were three actual courses (a System Development Project course, an IT Management Project course, and an Application Development Project course) to elucidate the relationships between personality characteristics and learning effectiveness. Although individual students’ personality characteristics are not strongly related to learning effectiveness, team personality characteristics are related to learning effectiveness. In particular, Neuroticism and Conscientiousness characteristics are negatively correlated to learning effectiveness.
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UTAUT: Integrating Achievement Goals and Learning Styles for Undergraduates’ Behavioural Intention to Use Technology
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el 18(17): e2

Authors:
T.C.Y. Tey, P. Moses

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In Malaysia, technology use is much emphasised as the Ministry of Education foresees great potential of technology use in amplifying students’ learning. However, the great potential of technology use has not been fully realised. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the influence of t…In Malaysia, technology use is much emphasised as the Ministry of Education foresees great potential of technology use in amplifying students’ learning. However, the great potential of technology use has not been fully realised. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the influence of the existing antecedents in the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model with two additional variables (achievement goal and learning styles) on undergraduates’ behavioural intention to use technology. This study also aimed to determine the best predictor of undergraduates’ intention to use technology. Hence, a quantitative survey method involving 699 undergraduates was employed in this study. The findings indicated that the undergraduates’ effort expectancy, performance expectancy, social influence and achievement goals had significant influence on their behavioural intention to use technology. This study provides insights to the education stakeholders on the necessity to enhance pedagogical technology innovations in the higher education system.
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A Moral Education Learning System based on the Snakes and Ladders Game
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el 18(17): e3

Authors:
E. O. Ibam, T. A. Adekunle, O. C. Agbonifo

Abstract:
Moral decadence in our society rises more and more and complaints about this issue are oftentimes about children and their future. Children are likely to disobey due to their inability to understand the effects of their decisions. Games liked by children can help in child education, especially when…Moral decadence in our society rises more and more and complaints about this issue are oftentimes about children and their future. Children are likely to disobey due to their inability to understand the effects of their decisions. Games liked by children can help in child education, especially when the moral aspects of such games are well highlighted. This paper reports the development of a Snakes and Ladders game that emphasizes the moral aspect of the game approach in order to promote moral education among children. The game was tested on twenty (20) children between the ages of 6 and 7. Their knowledge and willingness to follow moral and societal rules was tested before playing the game multiple times and also tested thereafter. It was observed that their knowledge and willingness to follow the rules improved. The game works subconsciously in helping children understand the consequences of certain moral actions in a virtual way. The Design of the system consists of the system architecture, the Use Case diagram, and a flow chart which explains all procedures in a logical sequence. A mathematical model and an algorithm are used to describe the gaming process. The system is implemented using Java programming language.
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A latent profile analysis of students’ motivation of engaging in one-to-one computing environment for English learning
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el 18(17): e4

Authors:
Shan Li, Juan Zheng

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This study used latent profile analysis to cluster students into three groups with homogenous motivational profiles based on self-reported self-efficacy, task value and task anxiety measures obtained from 263 middle school students. The results demonstrated that there were distinct motivation profi…This study used latent profile analysis to cluster students into three groups with homogenous motivational profiles based on self-reported self-efficacy, task value and task anxiety measures obtained from 263 middle school students. The results demonstrated that there were distinct motivation profiles among students while engaging in a one-to-one computing environment for English learning, which resulted in differences on their performance. In general, this eLearning environment had a significant positive effect on students’ learning achievements regardless of various motivation profiles. But students with high self-efficacy, task value while low task anxiety performed better than those in other profiles. This study also suggested that task anxiety impeded students from benefiting from the one-to-one computing environment, but it could not significantly affect students’ learning outcomes. The profiling of student motivation orientations enhanced our understanding of the complex interactions of various motivational components and extended our existing knowledge in this emerging area of student learning. Besides, the findings inform future interventions in curriculum design and effective scaffoldings.
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From structured to unstructured learning via a technology-mediated learning framework
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el 18(17): e5

Authors:
Lindsay Miller, Junjie Gavin Wu

Abstract:
In this paper we propose a simple technology-mediated framework for course design. By way of a group project, students were asked to discuss issues about their local culture using their second language. We illustrate that this type of out-of-class learning stimulated the students to use a technolog…In this paper we propose a simple technology-mediated framework for course design. By way of a group project, students were asked to discuss issues about their local culture using their second language. We illustrate that this type of out-of-class learning stimulated the students to use a technologically enhanced learning environment by engaging them with meaningful communication and we show instances from the project data where the following areas were covered: content, collaboration, and learner autonomy. Smartphones, when used appropriately, can be a useful tool for content and language learning.
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Integrating WeChat-based Mobile-Assisted Language Learning into College English Teaching
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el 18(17): e6

Authors:
Min Guo, Minjuan Wang

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WeChat, one of the most popular social networking tools in China, has attracted attention of educators to its pedagogical value such as its support for interactivity and real-time communications. Based on the literature review of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) and WeChat, the paper aims t…WeChat, one of the most popular social networking tools in China, has attracted attention of educators to its pedagogical value such as its support for interactivity and real-time communications. Based on the literature review of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) and WeChat, the paper aims to analyse the affordances of WeChat application in MALL, explore how to integrate WeChat-based Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL) into College English Curriculum so as to promote students’ engagement in learning and to improve their learning outcomes
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Scope

Education is one domain that has accompanied civilization through the centuries, adapting its tools to fulfil the expectations of the students and the needs of the teachers. Such tools can be as obvious and traditional as pencils and a notebook, or as complex and innovative as online courses, virtual, augmented and mixed reality environments. As the development of technology offers a rapidly increasing number of outlets for creativity and communications, the world of education is undergoing significant renovations. Each day more instructions and open educational resources can be accessed from anywhere, at any time, and at no or little cost. Many universities, public institutions and private businesses are moving into the online and virtual worlds to reach their customers, creating rich virtual presence that cannot be delivered through a simple website. Showcasing these innovative changes in education through scientific research lens is the mission of this publication. Launched in 2011, the EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning aims at exploring innovative e-learning solutions that facilitate teaching and also spark the attention and imagination of students through interactivity, immersion, variety of content, and emerging technologies. We invite submissions from e-learning leaders, researchers, and practitioners around the world. This journal has published research reports as listed in Topics and will continue to observe the trend of development. In particular, articles published have primarily addressed:
<ul> <li>educational environments that are friendly, smart or intelligent, open, personalized, and can seamlessly support anytime anywhere learning or training.</li> <li>teaching innovations such as virtual reality, mixed reality, mobile learning systems that can interact with students and teachers at a pedagogical level.</li> <li>learning solutions that can support the learning of practical skills, such as science and engineering laboratories that are critical to students following STEM courses.</li> <li>and the design and implementation of social learning through the integration of learning management systems and social media.</li> </ul>

Accessibility and usability of online learning
Assessment of e-learning strategies and outcomes
Augmented reality and associated pedagogies
Best Practices of e-Learning around the world
Big Data in global e-Learning
Blended learning
Collaborative learning in in various learnin…

Accessibility and usability of online learning
Assessment of e-learning strategies and outcomes
Augmented reality and associated pedagogies
Best Practices of e-Learning around the world
Big Data in global e-Learning
Blended learning
Collaborative learning in in various learning environments
High-impact practices in e-Learning
Immersive learning and mixed reality
Innovative solutions for e-Learning
Intelligent learning and intelligent learning management systems
Learning analytics
Massive open online courses
Mobile learning and its large-scale implementation
Security and privacy in education and e-learning systems
Social learning and social networks
Social and organizational perspectives
Standards and infrastructures
Student engagement in various learning settings
Educational Models and Frameworks
Virtual and Augmented Learning Environments

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Special Issues

Call for Papers: Special issue on: Intelligent Application in Special Education (IASE) (Manuscript submission deadline: 2021-06-30; Notification of acceptance: 2021-07-30; Submission of final revised paper: 2021-08-30; Publication of special issue (tenta…

Lead Guest Editor: Xianwei Jiang (Nanjing Normal University of Special Education, China)

Alberto Bucciero (Università del Salento, Italy)
Amruth Kumar (Ramapo College of New Jersey, USA)
Anasol Pena Rios (University of Essex and British Telecom)
Andrea Pandurino (Università del Salento, Italy)
Andrey Lyamin (ITMO University, Russia)
Athanassios Jimoyiannis (University of Pe…

Alberto Bucciero (Università del Salento, Italy)
Amruth Kumar (Ramapo College of New Jersey, USA)
Anasol Pena Rios (University of Essex and British Telecom)
Andrea Pandurino (Università del Salento, Italy)
Andrey Lyamin (ITMO University, Russia)
Athanassios Jimoyiannis (University of Peloponnese, Greece)
Dagmar Caganova (Slovak University of Technology)
Debbie Holley (Bournemouth University, UK)
Ed Currie (Middlesex University, UK)
Edward Currie (Middlesex University)
Eusebio Scornavacca (University of Baltimore, USA)
Evgeniy Efimchik (ITMO University, Russia)
Francisco Bellido (Universidad de Córdoba, Spain)
George Evangelinos (Anglia Ruskin University, UK)
Goran Trajkovski (Western Governors University, USA)
Gordon Hunter (Kingston University, UK)
Jaime Meza (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain)
Jamshid Beheshti (McGill University, Canada)
Jia Chen (Shanghai International Studies University)
John Carfora (Loyola Marymount University, USA)
John O'Connor (Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland)
Jonathon Richter (Director of iLRN)
Luca Ferrari (Università di Bologna, Italy)
Mark J. W. Lee (School of Education Charles Sturt University, Australia)
Markus Helfert (Dublin City University, Ireland)
Matthias Glowatz (University College Dublin, Ireland)
Melody Buckner (University of Arizona, USA)
Michelle Crosby-Nagy (International Business School, Hungary)
Nian-Shing Chen (Editor of Educational Technology and Society)
Nicoletta Adamo-Villani (Purdue University, USA)
Nurul Badrul (Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training, Malaysia)
Radhika Pai (Manipal Institute of Technology, India)
Regina Kaplan-Rakowski (Southern Illinois University, USA)
Richard Boateng (University of Ghana, Ghana)
Sabrina Leone (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy)
Shuai Liu (Hunan Normal University, China)
Stefano Za (LUISS University, Italy)
Sujan Shrestha (University of Baltimore, USA)
Victor Zamudio (Instituto Tecnologico de Leon, Mexico)
Vladimír Bradáč (Ostravská Univerzita, Czech Republic)
Vladimir Uskov (Bradley University, USA)
Xuesong Zhai (Science and Technology University of China)
Xianwei Jiang (Nanjing Normal University of Special Education, China)
S. Suman Rajest George (Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, India)
Emeritus Editors-in-Chief
Marco Zappatore, University of Salento, Italy

Journal Blurb

EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning is an open access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal focused on topics belonging to the variegated and engaging e-Learning landscape, ranging from various types of distance learning (e.g., online, mobile, cloud, hybrid) to virtual laboratory environments supported by sound pedagogies, cutting-edge technologies and much more. The journal publishes research articles, review articles, commentaries, editorials, technical articles, and short communications with a triannual frequency. Authors are not charged for article submission and processing.

Publisher: EAI
ISSN: 2032-9253
Volume: 5

Published: 2018-09-25

Personality and Learning Effectiveness of Teams in Information Systems Education Courses

UTAUT: Integrating Achievement Goals and Learning Styles for Undergraduates’ Behavioural Intention to Use Technology

A Moral Education Learning System based on the Snakes and Ladders Game

A latent profile analysis of students’ motivation of engaging in one-to-one computing environment for English learning

From structured to unstructured learning via a technology-mediated learning framework

Integrating WeChat-based Mobile-Assisted Language Learning into College English Teaching

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