A Context-aware Dynamical Learning Environment for Multiple Objectives

Abstract

In a real ubiquitous learning environment, different learners may have different learning objectives; a learner also has different objectives in different periods. Ubiquitous learning environment should be able to support different learning objectives. However, most of ubiquitous learning environments are designed for specific learning objectives, in which all learners only get learning resources related to the specific learning objectives with fixed contents. This research proposes a ubiquitous learning environment to support different learners’ learning with different learning objectives at same time. This environment is called CDLEMO (Context-aware Dynamic Learning Environment for Multiple Objectives). It can provide available and suitable learning resources, and the contents of a resource can be adjusted dynamically according to learning objective. The results of a pilot experiment conducted in the botanical garden in Beijing Normal University show that CDLEMO can make learning become more convenient and fun, enhance learning motivation, stimulate learning interest, and it wins the learners' acceptance and approval.