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Article Citation - WoS: 53Investigation of Emerging Trends in the E-Learning Field Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation(Athabasca Univ Press, 2021) Gurcan, Fatih; Ozyurt, Ozcan; Cagiltay, Nergiz ErcilE-learning studies are becoming very important today as they provide alternatives and support to all types of teaching and learning programs. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational systems has further increased the significance of e-learning. Accordingly, gaining a full understanding of the general topics and trends in e-learning studies is critical for a deeper comprehension of the field. There are many studies that provide such a picture of the e-learning field, but the limitation is that they do not examine the field as a whole. This study aimed to investigate the emerging trends in the e-learning field by implementing a topic modeling analysis based on latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) on 41,925 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2000 and 2019. The analysis revealed 16 topics reflecting emerging trends and developments in the e-learning field. Among these, the topics "MOOC," "learning assessment," and "elearning systems" were found to be key topics in the field, with a consistently high volume. In addition, the topics of "learning algorithms," "learning factors," and "adaptive learning" were observed to have the highest overall acceleration, with the first two identified as having a higher acceleration in recent years. Going by these results, it is concluded that the next decade of e-learning studies will focus on learning factors and algorithms, which will possibly create a baseline for more individualized and adaptive mobile platforms. In other words, after a certain maturity level is reached by better understanding the learning process through these identified learning factors and algorithms, the next generation of e-learning systems will be built on individualized and adaptive learning environments. These insights could be useful for e-learning communities to improve their research efforts and their applications in the field accordingly.Article Citation - WoS: 10The Comparison of Trust Development in Virtual and Face-To Collaborative Learning Groups(Anadolu Univ, 2019) Baturay, Meltem Huri; Toker, SacipThe study investigates the effect of delivery types of (virtual and face-to-face) collaborative learning environments on the development of trust among group members in a graduate course. For this aim, a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent group comparison was used. It comprised a total of 64 participants 21 in the face-to-face group, and 43 in the virtual group. Study participants were comprised of students registered in a course entitled 'Web-based Education: Principles of Design and Implementation' in the spring semester as part of either a virtual or traditional face-to-face graduate program in Information Systems at an institute of higher education in Turkey in 2010. Trust levels were measured at two different occasions, namely in the beginning and end of the semester, for both study groups. The participants completed a web-based course material design project as a collaborative group activity. The results indicate that trust increases over time among virtual participants, but declines among face-to-face participants. While levels of trust among virtual course participants are lower than those of face-to-face course participants in the beginning of the semester, trust levels of virtual participants surpass those of faceto-face participants by the end of the semester. This study demonstrates that trust can develop in virtual learning environments. The initial level of trust should be taken into consideration by instructors or managers before forming groups.Article Citation - WoS: 5Citation - Scopus: 7Teaching Usage of Equipments in a Remote Laboratory(Turkish online Journal Educational Tech-tojet, 2008) Alparslan, N. Ceren; Cagiltay, Nergiz Ercil; Ozen, Mustafa; Aydin, Elif Uray; Software EngineeringRemote laboratories are technologies that aim to increase the effectiveness of educational programs. European Remote Radio Laboratory (ERRL) is an e-learning project for students, teachers and technicians who will use very important devices of a radio frequency laboratory remotely. As a solution we have developed an e-learning system which aims to support the ERRL learners while studying on how to use equipments in the system. The system is developed according to the electronic performance support system (EPSS) approach. An EPSS is a computer-based, well-structured system which improves the performance of individuals. It is an electronic infrastructure that contains, stores and distributes personal (individual) or corporate knowledge to enable people to reach necessary levels of performance in the fastest possible time and with minimum teaching support of other people. This paper discusses how the content for such a system is developed and how this content is interactively used in the EPSS platform. The technical details of the developed EPSS are also discussed in this study. We believe that this paper will help instructional system designers for designing different alternatives to improve learners' performance.Article Citation - WoS: 10Citation - Scopus: 9Exploring the Communication Behaviour Among Global Software Development Learners(inderscience Enterprises Ltd, 2011) Serce, Fatma Cemile; Swigger, Kathleen M.; Alpaslan, Ferda Nur; Brazile, Robert; Dafoulas, George; Lopez-Cabrera, VictorThis study examines communication behaviours in global software learning teams. Using a coding scheme developed in previous research (Curtis and Lawson, 2001), the paper characterises communication behaviours of students engaged in a software development project. The paper reports the results of two pilot projects done with students in USA, England, Turkey and Panama. Through content analysis we identify distinct patterns of interactions and examine how these patterns are associated with task, culture, or performance. Our results suggest that communication patterns among global software learners may be related to task type, culture and levels of performance.Conference Object Citation - WoS: 9Citation - Scopus: 16The Integration of Distance Learning Via Internet and Face To Face Learning: Why Face To Face Learning Is Required in Distance Learning Via Internet?(Elsevier Science Bv, 2009) Marsap, A.; Narin, M.The distance learning via internet includes an important processing in many fields. The rate and the contribution of face to face learning on e-learning integrate important meanings in this learning process. Because of that reason distance learning is required to use mostly the facilities of face to face learning. Distance learning has a vital role in the process of e-learning's future. By the help of flexibility in e-learning, it includes consistently innovation and development in this approach. Nowadays, the strategy that is required for developing the quality and standards takes over the integration of academic standard, academic supervision and interaction of face to face learning in developing distance learning. It is important to design the academic approaches as a academically, scientifically and as a completion of the dynamic processes. E-learning models are based on the high quality, participation and productivity. By the help of productivity, moving the processes into the e-ambient and saving up the expenses, objectives of e-learning can reach to the level of the basics of modern e-learning. In this study, it is emphasized the importance of face to face learning on developing distance learning via internet for the e-learning environment. For this purpose, firstly it is pointed out the aim and the developing process of distance learning after that it is argued why face to face learning is required in distance learning and lastly it is determined the prudential suggestions and evaluations of this issue. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reservedConference Object Developing a Data Warehouse for Distance Remote Laboratory(2007) Turkmen,G.; Cagiltay,N.E.Data warehouse is an important contemporary issue for many organizations and is relatively a new field in the realm of information technology. As data warehousing, e-learning is also a new field. Little research has been done regarding the special considerations and characteristics of academic data and the complexity of analyzing such data. Educational institutions measure success very differently from business-oriented organizations and the analyses that are meaningful in such environments cause unique problems in data warehousing. Especially for the educational purposes, data warehouses offer several benefits. This paper discusses the use of Data Warehouse and Decision Support resources to aid in the assessment of Distance Remote Laboratory Environment.Article Citation - Scopus: 64Investigation of Emerging Trends in the E-Learning Field Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation(2021) Gurcan,F.; Ozyurt,O.; Cagiltay,N.E.E-learning studies are becoming very important today as they provide alternatives and support to all types of teaching and learning programs. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational systems has further increased the significance of e-learning. Accordingly, gaining a full understanding of the general topics and trends in e-learning studies is critical for a deeper comprehension of the field. There are many studies that provide such a picture of the e-learning field, but the limitation is that they do not examine the field as a whole. This study aimed to investigate the emerging trends in the e-learning field by implementing a topic modeling analysis based on latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) on 41,925 peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2000 and 2019. The analysis revealed 16 topics reflecting emerging trends and developments in the e-learning field. Among these, the topics “MOOC,” “learning assessment,” and “elearning systems” were found to be key topics in the field, with a consistently high volume. In addition, the topics of “learning algorithms,” “learning factors,” and “adaptive learning” were observed to have the highest overall acceleration, with the first two identified as having a higher acceleration in recent years. Going by these results, it is concluded that the next decade of e-learning studies will focus on learning factors and algorithms, which will possibly create a baseline for more individualized and adaptive mobile platforms. In other words, after a certain maturity level is reached by better understanding the learning process through these identified learning factors and algorithms, the next generation of e-learning systems will be built on individualized and adaptive learning environments. These insights could be useful for e-learning communities to improve their research efforts and their applications in the field accordingly. © 2021. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. All Rights Reserved.Conference Object Developing a Data Warehouse for Distance Remote Laboratory(Ieee, 2007) Turkmen, Guzin; Cagiltay, Nergiz ErcilData warehouse is an important contemporary issue for many organizations and is relatively a new field in the realm of information technology. As data warehousing, e-learning is also a new field. little research has been done regarding the special considerations and characteristics of academic data and the complexity of analyzing such data. Educational institutions measure success very differently from business-oriented organizations and the analyses that are meaningful in such environments cause unique problems in data warehousing. Especially for the educational purposes, data warehouses offer several benefits. This paper discusses the use of Data Warehouse and Decision Support resources to aid in die assessment of Distance Remote Laboratory Environment.Article Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 5E-Learning Experience at Various Universities: Academics Perspective(Univ Osijek, Tech Fac, 2011) Mishra, Alok; Mishra, Deepti; Computer Engineering; Software EngineeringE-learning has become an increasingly popular mode of instruction in higher education all over the world. In spite of proliferation of e-learning, few studies/cases have attempted to investigate the differences in e-learning processes from faculty perspective. This paper presents observations on e-learning experiences at three premier universities which provide online courses for students and professionals. Based on some important characteristics supported by literature review, a comparative view is presented and discussed. Furthermore, suggestions based on the outcome of our study are made for further reference. The objective of this paper is to discuss significant e-learning experiences as current practices at different universities from the perspective of the faculty.Conference Object Citation - Scopus: 3How To Teach Usage of Equipments in a Remote Laboratory(2007) Alparslan,N.C.; Ozen,M.; Cagiltay,N.E.; Aydin,E.European Remote Radio Laboratory (ERRL) is an e-learning project for students, teachers and technicians of the universities who will use the very important devices of this laboratory remotely. These devices are very expensive to buy and can be broken easily while they have been using by the people who does not really know how to use them professionally. As a solution we have developed an e-learning system which aims to support the ERRL learners while studying on how to use equipments in the system. The system is developed according to the electronic performance support systems (EPSS) approach. An EPSS is a computer-based, well-structured system which improves the performance of individuals. It is an electronic infrastructure that contains, stores and distributes personal (individual) or corporate knowledge to enable people to reach necessary levels of performance in the fastest possible time and with minimum teaching support of other people. This paper discusses how the content for such a system is developed and how this content is interactively used in the EPSS platform. The technical details of the developed EPSS are also discussed in this study. We believe that this paper will help instructional system designers for designing different alternatives to improve learners' performance. © 2007 IEEE.
