标题：Move to Smart Learning Environment: Exploratory Research of Challenges in Computer Laboratory and Design Intelligent Virtual Laboratory for eLearning Technology
期刊名称：Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education
印刷版ISSN：1305-8223
电子版ISSN：1305-8223
出版年度：2018
卷号：14
期号：5
页码：1645-1662
DOI：10.29333/ejmste/85036
出版社：Pamukkale Univ Dept Sci Education
摘要：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.
