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Author(s): Drachsler, Hendrik; Hummel, Hans; Koper, Rob
Title: Navigation support for learners in informal learning environments
In: Association for Computing Machinery (Hrsg.): Proceedings of the 2008 ACM conference on recommender systems (RecSys '08), Lausanne, Switzerland - October 23 - 25, 2008, New York; NY: Association for Computing Machinery, 2008 , S. 303-306
DOI: 10.1145/1454008.1454058
URL: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/1454008.1454058
Publication Type: 4. Beiträge in Sammelbänden; Tagungsband/Konferenzbeitrag/Proceedings
Language: Englisch
Abstract: This paper offers an extended abstract of a PhD project that focuses on supporting learners in finding most suitable learning activities in informal learning environments. For this purpose we aim to develop a personal recommender system, which will recommend most suitable learning activities to learners regarding their personal needs and preferences.
As a theoretical framework for informal learning environments we use the concept of Learning Networks [1]. Learning Networks can be filled with lots of learning activities stemming from different providers. Such networks are dynamic, because each member could add or delete content at any time. A personal recommender system is needed to support learners in selecting learning activities from a Learning Network that will enable them to achieve their learning goals in a specific domain.
It is expected that such support will minimize the amount of time learners need for finding suitable learning activities. A better alignment of the characteristics of learners and learning activities is expected to increase both effectiveness and efficiency of learning progress of the learners. (Orig.)