A DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZABLE SCREEN LAYOUTS FOR MULTIPLE LEARNING SITUATIONS

Hiroyuki Nagataki, Koji Noguchi, Ryo Katsuma, Yukiko Yamauchi, Naoki Shibata, Keiichi Yasumoto, Minoru Ito

2011

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a new distance learning system that can adapt to various styles of learning activity. We assume that the system is used in distance classes with multiple live-streaming videos. Our system has functions to change the screen layout to best suit for the current learning situation for each of the participants in a class. The system also has a function to efficiently monitor the behavior of many students at a time. These functions enable us to adapt various learning activities in distance learning classes. We implemented a prototype of the proposed system and evaluated it in experimental classes. We confirmed that our system improved the activities in the experimental classes.

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Nagataki H., Noguchi K., Katsuma R., Yamauchi Y., Shibata N., Yasumoto K. and Ito M. (2011). A DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZABLE SCREEN LAYOUTS FOR MULTIPLE LEARNING SITUATIONS . In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-8425-49-2, pages 94-102. DOI: 10.5220/0003340300940102


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@conference{csedu11,
author={Hiroyuki Nagataki and Koji Noguchi and Ryo Katsuma and Yukiko Yamauchi and Naoki Shibata and Keiichi Yasumoto and Minoru Ito},
title={A DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZABLE SCREEN LAYOUTS FOR MULTIPLE LEARNING SITUATIONS},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2011},
pages={94-102},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0003340300940102},
isbn={978-989-8425-49-2},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - A DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZABLE SCREEN LAYOUTS FOR MULTIPLE LEARNING SITUATIONS
SN - 978-989-8425-49-2
AU - Nagataki H.
AU - Noguchi K.
AU - Katsuma R.
AU - Yamauchi Y.
AU - Shibata N.
AU - Yasumoto K.
AU - Ito M.
PY - 2011
SP - 94
EP - 102
DO - 10.5220/0003340300940102