Authors:
Jessica G. Benner
;
Mohd Anwar
and
Hassan A. Karimi
Affiliation:
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Keyword(s):
Mobile Learning, Location-based Learning, Group Formation, Social Navigation Network.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Collaborative Learning
;
Community Building
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
Context Dependent Learning
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Hardware and Software
;
Groupware Tools
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Mobile Information Systems
;
Mobile Learning
;
Social Context and Learning Environments
;
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
;
Technology Enhanced Learning
;
Technology Support for Pervasive Learning
;
Theoretical Bases of e-Learning Environments
;
Ubiquitous Learning
;
Virtual Labs and Virtual Classrooms
;
Web Information Systems and Technologies
Abstract:
The benefits of collaboration in learning have widely been discussed in the literature. Our position is that location-based social networks can facilitate location-based group formation for learners and support face-to-face collaboration. In this paper, we present a methodology (LearNet) that is focused on the learner’s past and current location(s) as a key criterion for recommending peers for collaboration. LearNet is a component of OnLocEd, a location-based social networking model for online learners that can help learners discover content, events, and people in proximity to their current location. LearNet utilizes OnLocEd’s location-based features to recommend learner group forming in the social navigation network system (SoNavNet).