An adaptive e-learning hypermedia system: Design and evaluation
Abdelkrim Amirat2013, 2013 3rd International Symposium ISKO-Maghreb
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Abstract
Learning style is one of the individual differences that play an important but controversial role in the learning process. On the other hand, previous research suggested that learning styles significantly affect student learning because they refer to how learners process and organize information. To this end, this paper presents an approach to integrate learning styles into adaptive e-learning hypermedia. To achieve the main objectives, a case study was developed. An experimental evaluation was designed to evaluate the new approach of matching learning materials with learning styles and their influence on student's learning achievement.
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