Adaptive E-Learning Environments

One of the most closely investigated topics in e-learning research has always been the effectiveness of adaptive learning environments. The technological evolutions that have dramatically changed the educational world in the last six decades have allowed ever more advanced and smarter solutions to be proposed. The focus of this paper is to depict the three main dimensions that have driven research in the e-learning field and the evolution of the technological approaches adopted for the purposes of building advanced educational environments for distance learning. Then, the three different approaches adopted by the authors are discussed; these consist of a multi-agent system, an adaptive SCORM compliant package and an e-learning recommender system

College Students’ Perceptions of Cell Phone Integration in Language Learning

Cellphone integration in education has been widely discussed and explored, especially in the field of foreign language study. Compared with other countries, cellphone educational integration in China is in its infancy. This article examined Chinese college students\u27 perceptions of cellphone usage in three aspects: interaction, course construction, and flexibility. Though students generally demonstrated great interest for the cellphone integration in English language study, no significant difference was found between students\u27 characteristics and perceptions of interaction, course construction, and flexibility in their use of cell phones. However, researchers did find that course constructions are a significant predictor of students\u27 senses of course flexibility issues. This study also found that many students hold neutral attitudes towards the integration of cellphones, therefore initial stage of cell phone usage is of great importance in order to attract and motivate more students. Copyright © 2012, IGI Global