Eliciting design patterns for e-learning systems

Authors: Retalis, Symeon¹; Georgiakakis, Petros¹; Dimitriadis, Yannis²

Source: Computer Science Education, Volume 16, Number 2, June 2006 , pp. 105-118(14)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Design pattern creation, especially in the e-learning domain, is a highly complex process that has not been sufficiently studied and formalized. In this paper, we propose a systematic pattern development cycle, whose most important aspects focus on reverse engineering of existing systems in order to elicit features that are cross-validated through the use of appropriate, authentic scenarios. However, an iterative pattern process is proposed that takes advantage of multiple data sources, thus emphasizing a holistic view of the teaching - learning processes. The proposed schema of pattern mining has been extensively validated for Asynchronous Network Supported Collaborative Learning (ANSCL) systems, as well as for other types of tools in a variety of scenarios, with promising results.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08993400600773323

Affiliations: 1: University of Piraeus, Greece 2: University of Valladolid, Spain

Publication date: 2006-06-01