Share Paper: The Learner Interaction Monitoring System (LiMS): Capturing Online Learner Behaviour

  1. Peter Sorenson, Quizzicle LLC, United States
  2. Leah P. Macfadyen, The University of British Columbia, Canada
Wednesday, October 20 5:15 PM-7:00 PM Citrus Ballroom

Abstract: We have developed the Learner Interaction Monitoring Systems (LiMS) - a two-part web-based plug-in application that can interface with any web-based course delivery platform – to meet the urgent need for evaluative tools that return meaningful and easily interpretable data about learner online engagement with course materials. LiMS transforms the online learning environment into an active observer of learner engagement. In this showcase presentation we will demonstrate how the LiMS ‘event capture model’ collects detailed real-time data on learner behavior in self-directed online learning environments, and interprets these data by drawing on behavioral research. We believe that LiMS offers education ...