Title :
A Fuzzy-Neural Network for Classifying Learning Styles in a Web 2.0 and Mobile Learning Environment
Author :
Cabada, R.Z. ; Estrada, M.L.B. ; Cabada, R.Z. ; Garcia, C.A.R.
Author_Institution :
Inst. Tecnol. de Culiacan, Culiacan, Mexico
Abstract :
In this paper, we present a new method for classifying student learning styles using a previously trained Fuzzy-Neural Network. We apply this method with a software tool used to produce learning objects for handheld computers like PDAs or Cell Phones, everything under a Web 2.0 collaborative learning environment. We trained the network with three different courses following Felder-Silverman model of Learning Styles. Then we add the network to an interpreter used to display learning material in Mobile devices. The interpreter show not only course material but also tracking information about learning styles used for each user or student. We present different experiments made to the network along with the tool.
Keywords :
Internet; educational courses; fuzzy neural nets; groupware; intelligent tutoring systems; learning (artificial intelligence); mobile computing; pattern classification; program interpreters; Felder-Silverman model; Web 2.0 collaborative learning environment; course material; fuzzy-neural network training; handheld computer; interpreter; mobile device; software tool; student mobile learning style classification; Cellular phones; Collaborative work; Computer displays; Handheld computers; Personal digital assistants; Software tools; authoring tool; learning styles; mobile learning; web 2.0;
Conference_Titel :
Web Congress, 2009. LA-WEB '09. Latin American
Conference_Location :
Merida, Yucatan
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3856-3
DOI :
10.1109/LA-WEB.2009.18