Publication Date
2010
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Computer Science
Abstract
For an instructor, it has always been a challenging task to keep students engaged during the lecture and assess them in real time. Instructors use different methodologies to address the challenge of keeping students engaged during the class and increase their participation. Widely used methodologies for active learning include clickers and Tablet PCs. Clickers are small handheld devices which are used to collect student responses and present these responses graphically. Tablet PCs provide a functionality to use natural handwriting to provide feedback. Web browsers are a cost effective approaches. I have used a web based technology to create active learning system called ActiveLecture. It provides a mechanism for students and an instructor to communicate effectively during the lecture. I converted the ActiveLecture system from Java EE 5.0 to Java EE 6.0 platform. I added new functionalities to the ActiveLecture system and gathered statistics and video captures to evaluate them. Finally, I performed an analysis based on the collected data that can help instructor assess the effectiveness of the ActiveLecture system.
Recommended Citation
Dabade, Sanuja, "The ActiveLecture System" (2010). Master's Projects. 60.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.rxgz-yz5c
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/60
