New E-learning 3.0 platform proposal and evaluation

Abstract

This research will explore how to improve the current University of Queensland (UQ) “BlackBoard” system, so that it fulfills the E-learning 3.0 requirements. Therefore, after adapting literature review methodology, a new E-learning platform will be designed and built, and it will be tested by the focus group for further development. Functions such as video and text chatting, file sharing and others, will be initially implemented to ensure it is an E-learning platform. The research will then be able to realize functions, such as recommendations of relevant learning materials, by using Web 3.0 technology, in particular the basic semantic analysis. The whole research aims to increase learning efficiency and provide students with a better learning experience. The research is co-operated by two researchers. Although sharing a mutual goal, the researchers will each have a separate focus. One will focus on developing text chatting, file sharing, records checking, relevant materials recommendation functions and other contents like user interfaces, while the other will focus on developing video chatting, room creation, login, and relevant functions as identified and recommended by tutors. On completion of these processes, the identified key improvements and modifications will be applied.