Framework for Enhancing Learning Experience with Wearable Technology in Technical MOOC

Authors

  • S.F.A. Fesol Pervasive Computing & Educational Technology (PET), Center for Advanced Computing Technology, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.
  • S. Salam Pervasive Computing & Educational Technology (PET), Center for Advanced Computing Technology, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.
  • N. Bakar Pervasive Computing & Educational Technology (PET), Center for Advanced Computing Technology, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Guideline, Smart Glasses, Student Engagement, Technical MOOC,

Abstract

The use of wearable technology in education can significantly help educators to engage the students more with the learning. By providing users with hands-free access to contextually relevant knowledge, wearable technologies are poised to inspire a new generation of mobile learning design. However, for educators to harness the pedagogical opportunities of wearable technologies and to implement it in MOOC platform, this paper proposes a framework for enhancing the learning experience in technical MOOC using wearable technology. In addition, we also identify the elements of wearable technology that is suitable to be implemented in teaching and learning, elements of technical MOOC to be combined with wearable technology elements and student engagement elements. The main measurement for enhancing learning experience is based on the level of students’ engagement (measure through course completion) and students’ skill development (measure through direct observation, interview, and questionnaire). The students reflected as fully engaged with the online course when they able to actively participate and complete the course and in contrast, when the students are unable to complete the course, this reflects that they are not engaged with the online learning. Thus, the proposed framework will work as a guideline for lecturers and educators to create effective and engaging MOOC learning design, especially for technical courses.

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2018-05-31

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Fesol, S., Salam, S., & Bakar, N. (2018). Framework for Enhancing Learning Experience with Wearable Technology in Technical MOOC. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(2-2), 83–91. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3967