TY - JOUR

AU - Gavrilović, Nebojša
AU - Arsić, Aleksandra
AU - Domazet, Dragan
AU - Mishra, Alok
TI - Algorithm for adaptive learning process and improving learners’ skills in
Java programming language
JO - Computer Applications in Engineering Education
JA - Comput Appl Eng Educ
VL - 26
IS - 5
SN - 1061-3773
UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.22043
DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.22043
SP - 1362
EP - 1382
KW - adaptive systems
KW - algorithm for adaptive learning process
KW - engineering education
KW - Java grader
KW - learning object
KW - online self-assessment
KW - web based learning
PY - 2018
AB - Abstract 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.
ER -