Knowledge Management Integrated Web based Course Tutoring System

Abstract

In this study, model and evaluation of WebCoach which works as new approach for LCMS is going to be presented. It is a web based tutoring system which uses knowledge management techniques to convert the tacit knowledge of experienced lecturers and experts into explicit knowledge. The instructional contents, quizzes and assessments, glossary of terms for information security course were prepared, compiled and organized by this tutoring system. They can be used and reused as learning objects to support learning. A comparison of WebCoach and other LCMS is given. A conceptual extension model is also presented with contributions such as PLE as a Learning object and Cloud Computing integration. It has been applied at Istanbul Commerce University within the information security course. Course grades and student questionnaires for two groups of undergraduate computer engineering students were analyzed in the scope of this study. The control group did not have access to WebCoach, while the same course was taught via WebCoach in the experimental group. The teaching methodology of the control group was based on classical narrative model. It was observed that the students using WebCoach have achieved better results in quantitative test when compared to the control group students. Moreover, 86% of the students’ opinions were satisfied with the WebCoach system.