An Approach to Group Formation in Collaborative Learning Using Learning Paths in Learning Management Systems

Autor/inn/en	Ramos, Ilmara Monteverde Martins; Ramos, David Brito; Gadelha, Bruno Freitas; de Oliveira, Elaine Harada Teixeira
Titel	An Approach to Group Formation in Collaborative Learning Using Learning Paths in Learning Management Systems
Quelle	In: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 14 (2021) 5, S.555-567 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Ramos, Ilmara Monteverde Martins) ORCID (Ramos, David Brito) ORCID (Gadelha, Bruno Freitas) ORCID (de Oliveira, Elaine Harada Teixeira)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1939-1382
DOI	10.1109/TLT.2021.3117916
Schlagwörter	Cooperative Learning; Integrated Learning Systems; Electronic Learning; Distance Education; Automation; Grouping (Instructional Purposes); Learning Activities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kooperatives Lernen; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Grouping; Gruppenbildung; Lernaktivität
Abstract	Forming groups in distance education is challenging for teachers because, with this modality, only 20% of the classes are held in person with the students. Thus, it is essential to achieve satisfactory results with automated approaches that can help teachers. In this article, an automated approach is proposed to assist teachers in recommending groups of students to learning management systems. We developed and validated a conceptual framework for group recommendation for collaborative activities using the characterization of learners based on learning paths (LPs). The approach emphasizes the formation of groups by applying the k-means algorithm, associated with three distance metrics of similarity (i.e., Euclidean, Manhattan, and cosine) in conjunction with the attributes derived from LPs. The framework was validated through the implementation of an M-Cluster tool. The M-Cluster presents three solution options, which can be visualized in a descriptive manner or via a bubble graph; it is the teacher who chooses the most acceptable solution for each case. The results of the case study indicate that the tool shows promise for improving the performance of students to up to 75%. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01