Creating positive learning experiences with technology: A field study on the effects of user experience for digital concept mapping

in Heliyon (2022), 8(4),

Learning and assessment are increasingly mediated by digital technologies. Thus, learners’ experiences with these digital technologies are growing in importance, as they might affect learning and ... [more ▼]

Learning and assessment are increasingly mediated by digital technologies. Thus, learners’ experiences with these digital technologies are growing in importance, as they might affect learning and assessment. The present paper explores the impact of user experience on digital concept mapping. It builds on user experience theory to explain variance in the intention to use digital concept mapping tools and in concept map-based assessment scores. Furthermore, it identifies fulfillment of psychological needs as an important driver of positive experiences. In a field study in three schools and a university (N = 71), we tested two concept mapping prototypes on computers and tablets. We found that user experience is a significant factor explaining variance in intention to use. User experience also explained variance in three out of four concept mapping scores on tablets, potentially related to the lower pragmatic quality of the tablet prototypes. Fulfillment of psychological needs strongly affected perceptions of different qualities of user experience with digital concept mapping. These results indicate that user experience needs to be considered in digital concept mapping to provide a positive and successful environment for learning and assessment. Finally, we discuss implications for designers of digital learning and assessment tools. [less ▲]

Education for environmental sustainability : policies and approaches in European Union Member States. Policy and Research Mapping Report for Luxembourg.

Report (2022)

The European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight that education, including re-/up-skilling, is crucial in order to transition to environmental sustainability. Education has an ... [more ▼]

The European Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight that education, including re-/up-skilling, is crucial in order to transition to environmental sustainability. Education has an essential role to play by supporting citizens in developing the competences needed to live responsibly, change consumption models, design solutions, transform society and shape a green economy. In the context of the EU’s efforts to promote a sustainable and green Europe, the purpose of this study is to map EU Member States’ national and institutional practices, processes, tools and strategies in education for environmental sustainability (EES) at various levels and in different forms of education. The study will help inform the actions of the European Commission with regard to education for environmental sustainability and policy for the implementation of the European Education Area and the European ‘Green Deal’. [less ▲]

Learning about Soil and Sustainability with a Concept Mapping Tool: How Does Concept Mapping Help to Represent Complex Knowledge?

Scientific Conference (2021, September 08)

Das luxemburgische Schulsystem und seine Schulen

in LUCET, SCRIPT (Ed.) Nationaler Bildungsbericht Luxemburg 2021 (2021)

Les élèves dans le système scolaire luxembourgeois

in LUCET, SCRIPT (Ed.) Rapport national sur l’éducation au Luxembourg 2021 (2021)

Bildungsungleichheiten am Übergang in die Sekundarschule in Luxemburg

in University of Luxembourg, LUCET; SCRIPT (Eds.) Nationaler Bildungsbericht Luxemburg 2021 (2021)

Wissen zu Nachhaltigkeit und Verständnis für komplexe Zusammenhänge. Eine Concept-Mapping-Studie

in SCRIPT; LUCET (Eds.) Nationaler Bildungsbericht Luxemburg 2021 (2021)

Komplexe Themen der Nachhaltigkeit stellen Lernende und Lehrkräfte an Schulen und Universitäten vor große Herausforderungen: Wie können komplexe Zusammenhänge in einer sinnvollen, angemessenen, gut ... [more ▼]

Komplexe Themen der Nachhaltigkeit stellen Lernende und Lehrkräfte an Schulen und Universitäten vor große Herausforderungen: Wie können komplexe Zusammenhänge in einer sinnvollen, angemessenen, gut lesbaren Form dargestellt, erlernt und bewertet werden? Concept Maps sind ein Verfahren, genau dies zu veranschaulichen (Novak & Gowin, 1984). Es handelt sich um Netze aus Begriffen und Verbindungen. Begriffe werden „Konzepte“ genannt und meist in Formen dargestellt. Bei Verbindungen spricht man typischerweise von „Links“ und stellt sie als Pfeile (oft mit Beschriftungen) dar. Sinneinheiten aus Konzepten und Links werden „Propositionen“ genannt und sind mit Sätzen in Texten vergleichbar (Ruiz-Primo & Shavelson, 1996). Auf diese Weise stellen Concept Maps die Zusammenhänge in einem Thema in visueller und strukturierter Form dar. [less ▲]

Bereit für die Zukunft? Der dritte Bildungsbericht für Luxemburg.

in LUCET; SCRIPT (Eds.) Nationaler Bildungsbericht Luxemburg 2021. (2021)

Prêt pour l’avenir ? Le troisième rapport sur l’éducation au Luxembourg

in LUCET; SCRIPT (Eds.) Rapport national sur l’éducation au Luxembourg 2021 (2021)

Uncommon pathways through Luxembourg’s stratified school system: The findings of a mixed methods study on educational upward mobility

in McElvany; Holtappels; Ohle-Peters (Eds.) Against the Odds – (In)Equity in Education and Educational Systems (2020)