ADVANCING PLATFORM TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING
ADVANCING PLATFORM TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING
Author(s): Phil ICE Subject(s): Education
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: Multi-Screen; Learning Management Systems; Learning Analytics; Mobile Learning
Summary/Abstract: Over the last decade, online learning has experienced year-over-year, double-digit growth, with one third of US based registrations currently being online. However, educational technology has not kept pace with technology in general. Current learning platforms do not have the robust media capabilities, mobile access options, or background analytics that are prevalent in the commercial sector. With over 120,000 online students, American Public University System (APUS) believed that enhancing the learning platform, in such a manner that it was commensurate with commercial offerings, should be paramount. In response to this challenge APUS integrated a commercial, Apache Sling based platform with the institutional ERP and data exchange components of Sakai – the current LMS. They then constructed highly ordered taxonomies that leverage rich meta and para data to provide for object reusability. Finally, Omniture web analytics (Site Catalyst and Test and Target 1:1) were integrated into the system to provide granular views into student interactions and provide personalized learning experiences.
Journal: Conference proceedings of »eLearning and Software for Education« (eLSE)
- Issue Year: 9/2013
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 616-621
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
