Algorithm for adaptive learning process and improving learners’ skills in Java programming language

Adaptive approaches within distance learning systems enable adapting teaching process to the needs of each learner during the learning process. This paper presents an algorithm for creating an adaptive learning process that provides knowledge and skills improvement for learners in the Java programmi...

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Published in:Computer applications in engineering education Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 1362 - 1382
Main Authors: Gavrilović, Nebojša, Arsić, Aleksandra, Domazet, Dragan, Mishra, Alok
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.09.2018
Subjects:
Adaptive algorithms
Adaptive learning
Adaptive systems
algorithm for adaptive learning process
Algorithms
Distance learning
Educational materials
engineering education
Java
Java grader
Knowledge
Knowledge acquisition
Machine learning
online self‐assessment
Programming languages
Skills
web based learning
ISSN:1061-3773, 1099-0542
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Summary:Adaptive approaches within distance learning systems enable adapting teaching process to the needs of each learner during the learning process. This paper presents an algorithm for creating an adaptive learning process that provides knowledge and skills improvement for learners in the Java programming language. Also, it presents the application of the tool that checks the learner's knowledge through solving practical tasks from the Java programming language. The adaptive learning process in this work leads the learner through teaching materials and practical tasks where the acquired knowledge is required to be applied. Also, the algorithm, based on the measurement of knowledge and time spent on a particular part of the learning process with detailed feedback and the demonstration of observed deficiencies, directs the learner to teaching materials that allow improving the demonstrated knowledge. Teaching materials are conceived as learning objects and, as such, allow for the application of adaptive approach. An analysis of the effectiveness of the algorithm and tool for practical knowledge testing from the Java programming language was done with a test group of learners who gave their opinions and grades.
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ISSN:1061-3773
1099-0542
DOI:10.1002/cae.22043