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Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology

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Munawar, Saima, Toor, Saba Khalil, Aslam, Muhammad, Hamid, Muhammad·2018·EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education

Abstract

The university’s computer laboratory is currently one of the most challenging aspects when imparting practical tasks with regards to the education technology (ET) enhancement. This study intends to observe the issues confronted by students while performing tasks in the laboratory in different educational modes. The online survey is conducted using quantitative and qualitative research instruments to evaluate the students’ perspectives. This exploratory work has emphasized the practical issues such as an insufficient time constraint, and instruments, geographical needs, financial concerns, and unavailability of subject specialists to cater for relevant issues about a particular course. The sample size was (N= 161) drawn from a stratified sampling method for analysis of four strata. This research addresses these problems in the laboratory with an aim to improve the student’s practical skills as well as their investigation-based learning. It is needed for practical based courses, through experimentation with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) paradigms. The design science methodology is adopted, it presents the conception of an Intelligent Virtual Laboratory (IVL) based on pedagogical agent-based cognitive architecture (PACA). This IVL provides the level of excellence of laboratory needs by enhancing the ET which students can efficiently perform practical tasks online at anywhere. The results showed that IVL has a significant model for enhancing the learning to students and recommendations for further research implementation.

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  1. Munawar, S., Khalil Toor, S., Aslam, M., Martinez Enriquez, A., & Hamid, M. (2017). Pedagogical Agent-based Cognitive Architecture for an Intelligent Virtual Laboratory Cloud-based HCI E-learning Environment. International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2017).
  2. Munawar, S., Toor, S. K., Aslam, M., & Hamid, M. (2018). Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14(5), 1645-1662. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/85036
  3. Munawar S, Toor SK, Aslam M, Hamid M. Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2018;14(5):1645-62. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/85036
  4. Munawar S, Toor SK, Aslam M, Hamid M. Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2018;14(5), 1645-1662. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/85036
  5. Munawar, Saima, Saba Khalil Toor, Muhammad Aslam, and Muhammad Hamid. "Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 2018 14 no. 5 (2018): 1645-1662. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/85036
  6. Munawar, S., Toor, S. K., Aslam, M., and Hamid, M. (2018). Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14(5), pp. 1645-1662. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/85036
  7. Munawar, Saima et al. "Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol. 14, no. 5, 2018, pp. 1645-1662. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/85036

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Authors
Munawar, S., Toor, S. K., Aslam, M., & Hamid, M.
Affiliations
  • National College of Business Administration and Economics (PK)
  • Forman Christian College (PK)
  • University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (PK)
Corresponding author
Munawar, Saima
Venue
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Published
2018-02-04
Volume
14
Issue
5
ISSN
  • 1305-8215 (ISSN-L)
  • 1305-8223
OpenAlex
W2786465123
Cited by
54
References
24
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2026: 3 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 4
FWCI
2.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by
Locations
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Media Technology › Experimental Learning in Engineering
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Educational Technology and E-Learning
Keywords
online learning, educational agents, cognitive architecture, practical skills, student perceptions, artificial intelligence in education, design science methodology

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