@article{JansenBollenBaloianetal.2013, author = {Jansen, Marc and Bollen, Lars and Baloian, Nelson and Hoppe, Heinz Ulrich}, title = {Using Cloud Services to Develop Learning Scenarios from a Software Engineering Perspective}, series = {Journal of Universal Computer Science}, volume = {vol. 19}, journal = {Journal of Universal Computer Science}, number = {no. 14}, pages = {2037 -- 2053}, year = {2013}, abstract = {The term "Cloud Computing" does not primarily specify new types of core technologies but rather addresses features to do with integration, inter-operability and accessibility. Although not new, virtualization and automation are cor features that characterize Cloud Computing. In this paper, we intend to explore the possibility of integrating cloud services with educational scenarios without re-defining neither the technology nor the usage scenarios from scratch. Our suggestion is based on certain solutions that have already been implemented and tested for specific cases.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JansenBollenSchaefer2012, author = {Jansen, Marc and Bollen, Lars and Sch{\"a}fer, Michael}, title = {Integrating Social Networking Sites in Day-to-Day Learning Scenarios - A Facebook Based Approach}, series = {Proceedings International Conference on Education \& E-Learning Innovations (ICEELI 2012)}, booktitle = {Proceedings International Conference on Education \& E-Learning Innovations (ICEELI 2012)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Sousse, Tunisia}, isbn = {978-1-4673-2225-6}, doi = {doi.org/10.1109/ICEELI.2012.6360598}, year = {2012}, abstract = {In recent years, the number of users in social networking sites regularly increased. Especially younger people spend a tremendous time on social networking sites like Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Google+ and many more. Since obviously this is the place on the World-Wide-Web where our students spent their spare time, we integrated social networking sites in our day-to-day learning scenarios. This is on the one hand to start working with our students where they feel comfortable, and on the other hand to allow to foster the communication among our students about the topic of the lectures.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BollenJansenEimler2012, author = {Bollen, Lars and Jansen, Marc and Eimler, Sabrina}, title = {Towards a Multichannel Input Dimension in Learning Scenarios with Mobile Devices}, series = {2012 Seventh IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technology in Education}, booktitle = {2012 Seventh IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technology in Education}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Takamatsu, Japan}, isbn = {978-1-4673-0884-7}, doi = {10.1109/WMUTE.2012.74}, pages = {311 -- 315}, year = {2012}, abstract = {This paper presents an approach towards a mobile learning environment, which is flexible in terms of supported scenarios, supported devices and input channels. The approach makes use of existing and commonly used channels like SMS, Twitter or Face book to increase acceptance and ease-of-use of mobile devices in learning scenarios. Envisaged application scenarios are described along with technical details for their realization.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BollenEimlerJansenetal.2012, author = {Bollen, Lars and Eimler, Sabrina and Jansen, Marc and Engler, Jan}, title = {Enabling and Evaluating Mobile Learning Scenarios with Multiple Input Channels}, series = {Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Collaboration and Technology (CRIWG 2012)}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Collaboration and Technology (CRIWG 2012)}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Applications and research efforts in Mobile Learning constitute a growing field in the area of Technology Enhanced Learning. However, despite a permanent increase of mobile internet accessibility and availability of mobile devices over the past years, a mobile learning environment that is easy to use, widely accepted by teachers and learners, uses widespread off-the-shelf software, and that covers various application scenarios and mobile devices, is not yet available. In this paper, we address this issue by presenting an approach and technical framework called "Mobile Contributions" ("MoCo"). MoCo supports learners to create and send contributions through various channels (including third-party solutions like Twitter, SMS and Facebook), which are collected and stored in a central repository for processing, filtering and visualization on a shared display. A set of different learning and teaching scenarios that can be realized with MoCo are described along with first experiences and insights gained from qualitative and quantitative evaluation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JansenBollenBaloianetal.2012, author = {Jansen, Marc and Bollen, Lars and Baloian, Nelson and Hoppe, Heinz Ulrich}, title = {Cloud Services for Learning Scenarios: Widening the Perspective}, series = {Proceedings of the International Workshop Cloud Education Environments}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Workshop Cloud Education Environments}, pages = {33 -- 37}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The term "Cloud Computing" does not primarily specify new types of core technologies but rather addresses features to do with integration, interoperability and accessibility. Although not new, virtualization and automation are core features that characterize Cloud Computing. In this paper, we intend to explore the possibility of integrating cloud services with educational scenarios without re-defining neither the technology nor the usage scenarios from scratch. Our suggestion is based on certain solutions that have already been implemented and tested for specific cases.}, language = {en} } @article{GiemzaBollenJansenetal.2013, author = {Giemza, Adam and Bollen, Lars and Jansen, Marc and Hoppe, Heinz Ulrich}, title = {Implementation and Evaluation of a Software Architecture to Support Heterogeneous Multi-Device Learning Scenarios}, series = {International Journal Mobile Learning and Organization}, journal = {International Journal Mobile Learning and Organization}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GiemzaBollenJansenetal.2012, author = {Giemza, Adam and Bollen, Lars and Jansen, Marc and Hoppe, Heinz Ulrich}, title = {An Architecture for Supporting Heterogeneous Multi-Device Learning Environments}, series = {Proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education, 2012}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 7th IEEE International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technologies in Education, 2012}, address = {Takamatsu, Japan}, organization = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-4673-0884-7}, doi = {10.1109/WMUTE.2012.18}, pages = {67 -- 71}, year = {2012}, abstract = {In recent years the diversity and the ownership of mobile devices steadily increased while the prices for this kind of devices decreased to a level that allows many students to own reasonably powerful devices. As mobile devices are also being used in learning scenarios, the challenge of today is the integration of multiple heterogeneous devices into existing and upcoming learning scenarios. This paper describes an architecture that allows easy integration of various kinds of mobile and non-mobile devices. The presented architecture will be exemplified by a group discussion scenario in a heterogeneous learning environment. The paper concludes with the description of a pilot study using the described system.}, language = {en} }