Using Interactive Videoconference to Promote Active Learning in a Blended Learning Environment

Author

Rodrigo, Covadonga ; Delgado, José Luis ; Vega, Jorge

Author_Institution

Dept. de Lenguajes y Sist. Informaticos, UNED, Madrid, Spain

fYear

2010

fDate

5-7 July 2010

Firstpage

658

Lastpage

662

Abstract

This paper reports preliminary pedagogical experiences regarding the deployment of advanced video educational platforms with a full synchronous and asynchronous videoconferencing tool developed. Reinforced by these new tools, active learning is promoted inside Computer Science studies and tutoring is being re-adapted to the new educational model of the European Higher Education Area in a blended learning environment. The "lecturer\´s virtual presentiality" achieved with the system impels the creation of an educational platform allowing to provide better educational services and to broadcast tutoring sessions to new geographical areas not cover before.

Keywords

computer science education; distance learning; intelligent tutoring systems; teleconferencing; video communication; virtual reality; European Higher Education Area; active learning; advanced video educational platforms; blended learning environment; computer science studies; educational services; geographical areas; interactive videoconference; lecturer´s virtual presentiality; pedagogical experiences; tutoring sessions; Computers; Electronic learning; Face; Materials; Multimedia communication; Teleconferencing; Videoconferencing systems; pedagogical ICT innovatio; synchronous and asynchronous web interactions;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2010 IEEE 10th International Conference on

Conference_Location

Sousse

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-7144-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICALT.2010.187

Filename

5572604