Characterizing Social Network E-Assessment in Collaborative Complex Learning Resources

Abstract

In previous research we proposed a new type of learning resource named Collaborative Complex Learning Resource (CC-LR) in support for teaching and learning by the virtualization of live collaborative sessions, with the aim to leverage the knowledge elicited during the collaboration and produce interactive and attractive resources to be played by engineering learners. We claimed this type of pedagogically and technologically augmented learning resources is able to overcome endemic problems found in collaborative learning of on-line courses, such as lack of authentic interactivity, user empowerment, social identity and challenge, thus having a positive effect in learner engagement. In order to enhance further learning engagement we endowed CC-LR with a multifold cognitive e-assessment approach that provided effective awareness and constructive feedback to learners from the live collaborative interaction amongst group members. In this paper we extend our e-assessment approach with innovative indicators from analyzing and representing the social network interaction from the live collaboration. These new indicators are integrated into our multi-fold assessment model to produce an efficient and personalized assessment feedback to ultimately enhance and improve the collaborative learning experience with CC-LRs.