A Learning Companion System for Distance Education in Computer Science

• Rafael A. Faraco UniSul
• Marta C. Rosatelli UNISANTOS
• Fernando A. O. Gauthier UFSC

Resumo

In this paper we present LeCo-EAD a Learning Companion System for distance education in computer science. LeCo-EAD includes multiple virtual learning companions that have different behaviours and are always available to interact with distant students. We show how a web-based distance course that adapts both its navigation support (links) and strategy (type of learning companion) to the student, can contribute to improve students’ motivation, reflection, and self-assessment skills. We report on the results of an experiment carried out with students and teachers of an undergraduate course on Object Oriented Programming in Java.

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