Advanced Learning Tools for (Non) Formal Education

Abstract:

An important part of the articles published in the last years highlight teaching and learning approaches and technologies integrated in complex applications and present the concepts used for creating and presenting the educational content. They refer to the methodologies used in self-and collaborative learning, including problem-and project-based learning. The assessment process is also illustrated in several articles but there is no a generic framework that complies with the rules of both formal and non-formal education acts. Our proposal is focused on advanced concepts for improving the educational services and the manner a generic framework for blended learning can be customized for higher education and lifelong learning. In addition, the paper proposes a virtual collaboration prototype that supports interpersonal and inter-process collaborative learning services that can be used as core of any rapidly growing educational community.

• Periodical: Advanced Engineering Forum (Volumes 8-9)
• Pages: 65-74
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.8-9.65
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Sanda Porumb, Cosmin Porumb, Aurel Vlaicu, Bogdan Orza
• Keywords: Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, Computer Supported Collaborative Training, E-Learning Cloud, E-Learning Tools, Formal Education

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