Publikation Nr. 1034 - Details
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A study about placement support using semantic similarity
Kalz, M., Van Bruggen, J., Giesbers, B., Waterink, W., Eshuis, J. & Koper, R. (2014). A study about placement support using semantic similarity. Educational Technology & Society, 17, 54-64.
- DOIwww.jstor.org/stable/jeductechsoci.17.3.54
- StichworteAssessment eAssessment Latent Semantic Analysis LSA Accreditation of prior learning APL Learning Networks Networked Learning
Abstract
This paper discusses Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) as a method for the assessment of prior learning. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a procedure to offer learners an individualized curriculum based on their prior experiences and knowledge. The placement decisions in this process are based on the analysis of student material by domain experts, making it a time-consuming and expensive process. In order to reduce the workload of these domain experts we are seeking ways in which the pr
