Browsing by Author "Madurapperuma, AP"

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Affective E learning model for recognising learner emotions
Sandanayake, TC; Madurapperuma, AP; Dias, D
Online learning is commonly accepted as a support tool for educators as well as a medium of delivery of any-time, any-where content of a wide range of study programs to a widely dispersed learner community. Web-based learning environments are a relatively new medium of learning to Sri Lankan universities. Characteristics of learners of such environments vary widely, from technology geniuses to technological novices, from high bandwidth access to slow Internet connections etc. There are predictions of a near future boom of digital learning in Asian educational context, challenging the conventional face to face learning environments. Like any learning process, digital learning depends on effective communication of human knowledge, whether this occurs in a face-to-face classroom or across the Internet. The effectiveness of digital learning also depends on establishing two-way communication between facilitators and learners, and among learners themselves. Within the state university settings, learners experience varied emotions and interest towards learning. Although both emotions and interest can increase learners’ likelihood to engage in traditional learning, little is known about the influence of emotions and interest in learning activities in a digital environment. Previous research have identified that emotions occur while individuals assess events in their environment that are related to the needs, goals and well-being. Moreover, recent research on the emotional response to online learning has focused on the importance of learners’ feelings in relation to the community of learning. Major objective of this research study is to introduce a new model of online learning with relevance to the emotional response of the learning community. The study is based on Barry Kort’s Learning Spiral Model which is a four quadrant learning model in which emotions change while the learner moves through quadrants and up the spiral.
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Affective e-learning model for recognising learner emotions in online learning environment
(2014-06-26) Sandanayake, TC; Madurapperuma, AP
Today online learning provides wider coverage many different approaches such as distance learning, classroom-based electronic learning and self-access learning. Online learning has been recognized as a support tool for educators and researchers simply it gives is luxury of using at anytime, anywhere. Like any learning process, online learning depends on effective communication of human knowledge, whether this occurs in a face-to-face classroom or across the Internet. Emotions can have enormous affects on learning and play a vital role in decision making, managing learning activities, timing, and reflecting on the studies. Emotions are also important in teaching and learning and often find expression in particular ways, such as interactions with others and motivation in learning. The aim of the research is to develop a computational model for recognizing leaner emotions in online learning environment. The research study was focused on developing a tool to recognise the online learner's emotions. Therefore, the study has developed Online Achievement Emotion Questionnaire (AEQ) based on the AEQ which is suited for the online learning environment. Also the study has identified a methodology for recognising learner performances during learning. That has being measured through six parameters which represent the learner's level of learning during the learning experience. These parameters are analysed using multiple regression analysis and a model equation was developed to compute the online learner's level of learning. Finally the study has analysed and evaluated the correlation between the learner emotions and the observed behaviour. This research study therefore developed a novel model of affective online learning which can be use as a tool to recognise online learner's emotions with regard to the performance in learning
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Affective e-learning model for recognising learner emotions in online learning environment
(2015-07-10) Sandanayake, TC; Madurapperuma, AP
Today online learning provides wider coverage many different approaches such as distance learning, classroom-based electronic learning and self-access learning. Online learning has been recognized as a support tool for educators and researchers simply it gives is luxury of using at anytime, anywhere. Like any learning process, online learning depends on effective communication of human knowledge, whether this occurs in a face-to-face classroom or across the Internet. Emotions can have enormous affects on learning and play a vital role in decision making, managing learning activities, timing, and reflecting on the studies. Emotions are also important in teaching and learning and often find expression in particular ways, such as interactions with others and motivation in learning. The aim of the research is to develop a computational model for recognizing leaner emotions in online learning environment. The research study was focused on developing a tool to recognise the online learner's emotions. Therefore, the study has developed Online Achievement Emotion Questionnaire (AEQ) based on the AEQ which is suited for the online learning environment. Also the study has identified a methodology for recognising learner performances during learning. That has being measured through six parameters which represent the learner's level of learning during the learning experience. These parameters are analysed using multiple regression analysis and a model equation was developed to compute the online learner's level of learning. Finally the study has analysed and evaluated the correlation between the learner emotions and the observed behaviour. This research study therefore developed a novel model of affective online learning which can be use as a tool to recognise online learner's emotions with regard to the performance in learning.
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Computational model for affective e-Learning : developing a model for recognising E-Learner's emotions
(2015-07-15) Sandanayake, TC; Madurapperuma, AP
e-Learning is the use of information and communication technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere. E-learning is a support tool for educators as well as a medium of delivery of any-time, any-where delivery of content to a dispersed learner community. Emotions are also important in teaching and learning and often find expression in particular ways, such as interactions with others and motivation in learning. Although both emotions and interest can increase learners' likelihood to engage in traditional learning, little is known about the influence of emotions and interest in learning activities in a digital environment. The aim of the research is to develop a computational model for recognizing learner emotions in online learning. Therefore, the study has developed Online Achievement Emotion Questionnaire (AEQ) tool which is suited for the online learning environment. Also the study has identified six parameters which represent the learner's level of learning during the learning experience. Finally the study has analysed and evaluated the correlation between the learner emotions and the observed behaviour. This research study therefore developed a novel model of affective online learning which can be use as a tool to recognise online learner's emotions with regard to the performance in learning.
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A Computational model for recognising students emotions in E-learning systems
(2014-08-06) Sandanayake, TC; Madurapperuma, AP
Online learning is a support tool for educators as well as a medium of delivery of any-time, any-where delivery of a content to a dispersed learner community. Web-based learning environments are a relatively new medium of learning to Sri Lankan universities. Like any learning process, online learning depends on effective communication of human knowledge, whether this occurs in a face-to-face classroom or across the Internet. The effectiveness of online learning also depends on establishing two-way communication between facilitators and learners, and among learners themselves. Although both emotions and interest can increase learners’ likelihood to engage in traditional learning, little is known about the influence of emotions and interest in learning activities in a digital environment. Emotions play an essential role in decision making, managing, perceiving and learning and influence the rational thinking process of humans. Emotions are also important in teaching and learning and often find expression in particular ways, such as interactions with others and motivation in learning. The influence of emotions on e-learning is still not emphasized. Continuous and increasing exploration of the complex set of parameters surrounding online learning reveals the importance of the emotional states of learners and especially the relationship between learning and affective behaviour. Previous research have identified that emotions occur while individuals assess events in their environment that are related to the needs, goals and well-being. Moreover, recent research on the emotional response to online learning has focused on the importance of learners’ feelings in relation to the community of learning. The aim of the research is to develop a model to recognize leaner emotions in online learning environment. Through a critical literature review on affective computing, the study has identified several models and selected Barry Kort’s Learning Spiral Model as the prototype model of the research study. The learning spiral model is a four quadrant learning model in which emotions change while the learner moves through quadrants and up the spiral. This study will be presenting a model which describes the relationship between the online learners learning performances and emotions that occur during online learning process. The research study has built a high-level architecture which consists of three sub modules representing the current context on online learning and two sub modules representing the novel approach of affective learning. Experiments were conducted based on the sub modules developed. The research was focused on identifying a suitable tool to recognise the online learner’s emotions. During the comprehensive literature survey, different tools enabling recognising learner emotions were identified and the study has selected Achievement of Emotions Questionnaire (AEQ) by Pekrun et al. to be applied in recognising learner emotions. Therefore, the study has developed Online AEQ based on the AEQ which is suited for the online learning environment. The study has identified six parameters which represent the learner’s level of learning during the learning experience. These parameters are analysed using multiple regression analysis and a model equation was developed to compute the online learner’s level of learning. Finally the study has analysed and evaluated the correlation between the learner emotions and the observed behaviour. This research study therefore developed a novel model of affective online learning which can be use as a tool to recognise online learner’s emotions with regard to the performance in learning.
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GPS based tracking system for trains in Sri Lanka
Gunasekara, NS; Madurapperuma, AP; Peiris, A
The main objective of this project is to develop a system to electronically monitor the movements of trains in Sri Lanka. This system will be set up inside the control center of the Sri Lanka Railway Department as an auxiliary system, to be used by the technical staff. The system is developed keeping the cost at a minimum at all possible times. Since the main function of the system is to track the location of the trains, it is named as the 'trianTracker'. During natural disasters like Tsunami, locating the exact position of the moving trains is extremely important. Knowing the correct location of the incident makes it easier for the disaster management activities. Probably that could actually be the deciding factor of the fate of thousands of lives. Therefore the trainTracker will function as an important auxiliary system in such situations./ It is evident that our neighboring countries like India and Pakistan are using more and more new technologies for the betterment of the public. This project is also an effort to bring Sri Lanka forward in the South Asian region in terms of using the Information and Communication Technologies in the much overlooked areas like public transportation./ In this train Tracker system, locations of each of the trains will be plotted on a digital map. Control center staff will refer the system whenever they want to locate a particular train. The Global Positioning System is used to derive the location information of the moving trains. The service of a wireless telecommunications service provider is used to send the location information, via short message service from the moving train to the control center./ This train Tracker could also be useful in day to day regular operations as well. The following Chapters in this dissertation present a detailed discussion on analysis, design, and implementation and future improvements of the train Tracker application. A comprehensive user guide of the system is attached to the appendix towards the end of this dissertation.
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Preliminary study on leaner perceptions and learner performance of OER integrated online courseware
Sandanayake, TC; Karunanayake, SP; Madurapperuma, AP
Technology-infused distance education is the fastest growing sector in modern education. Online learning has become an ubiquitous concept in modern education, while online learning systems provide a rich and flexible learning environment to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge. Open Educational Resources (ORE) which gives and new face for the open and online learning in modern education system. The learner perceptions on course development is one of most essential factor that every course designer must consider. This research study is aiming on conducting a preliminary investigation on learner perceptions of OER integrated online course ware. The study has been carried out in the Faculty of Information Technology of University of Moratuwa. Target group of learners were participated in the research study in the course module E-Education in the Level 4 Semester I. The outcome of this research study will be an input for the OER courseware development with the support of proper pedagogical features.
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A Web based course management system : for Sri Lanka institute of development administration
(2/28/2012) Bandara, NMSA; Madurapperuma, AP
SLIDA is a dedicated training organization for government sector managers. This organization conducts more than I 00 training programs annually. They currently rely on a traditional course management system to handle their course management activities. The traditional system is not efficient enough to cater to the increasing demand and does not support for providing up to date information to the management. Hence it is suggested to apply a web based course management system to Overcome those problems. even though there are various commercial products available in the market; those products do not satisfy adequately SLIDA requirement. Hence SLIDA management expects to develop a tailor made software system. This dissertation describes the development or a computerized course management system for SLI DA. Object oriented techniques were used for analysis and design of the proposed system. Java, Java script, HTML, PHP any MySql technologies were used for implementation. Implemented System was tested and evaluated. This system satisfies the requirements of SLI DA management and ready for up loading into apache web sever.
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Web-mobile based management system for real estate company
(2/16/2012) Prabu, VS; Prabu, VS; Madurapperuma, AP; Madurapperuma, AP
The aim of developing the MSc final project is to fulfill the partial requirement for the award of the MSc in Information Technology from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. The topic selected for the final project is to implement a web - mobile based management system for a real estate company. Though, the system has been designed to provide real system management functionalities to Ceylinco Prosperity (P) Ltd, the completed system would help any real estate company to manage most of its real estate activities, since the real estate functionalities are similar to all real estate companies. The proposed system will manage the real estate activities efficiently and effectively. The comparison of the clliciency of the implemented system against the manual system has been calculated and results are documented later, which clearly identifies that the implemented system is way superior to the manual system.Living in the world of customer oriented business development, it is always essential to take into account the clients satisfaction for any solution provided by the organi7.ation. The proposed web - mobile based system will increase the client satisfaction, as it will provide real estate functionalitics to its clients around the clock 24x7 and will allow them to gain access to the real estate functionalities provided from anywhere.The report will cover in detail, activities undertaken in all phases of the software development process, like primary and secondary research, analysis, design, development and testing of the system. This report will also cover a thorough analysis of tools and techniques used to develop the new real estate management system and features implemented in the new system. Since a manual system was studied to implement this project the description on the existing system and how processes work and problems faced by the organization and solutions to overcome the problems faced arc also discussed in this document. The report also documents various test scenarios performed to validate and verify the web-mobile based real estate management system.Since most of the activities in real industry have to be performed manually, the scope of this project was limited to the operations that can be automated. The objective of this project is to provide Ceylinco prosperity (P) Ltd a system that will enable them to carry out their real estate activities better than the manual system currently in use. The system designed and developed will also enable any real estate organization to use and perform their real estate activities and to be the market leader and gain competitive edge over its competitors.