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ALEX (Active Learning EXperience): A Decentralized, Offline-First, Student-Centered LMS

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Udgivet i:International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education vol. 21, no. 1 (2025), p. 1-28
Hovedforfatter: Duarte, Breno
Andre forfattere: da Costa Ferro, Marcio Roberio, Zarouk, Mohamed Yassine, Pedro da Silva, Alan, Martins, Márcio, Paraguaçu, Fábio
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IGI Global
Fag:
Students
Usability
Collaboration
Teaching methods
Information systems
Communication
Decentralization
College students
Questionnaires
Educational technology
Learning management systems
Distance learning
Teachers
Colleges & universities
Innovations
Nongovernmental organizations > NGOs
Active learning
Internet access
Low income groups
Case studies
Student participation
Privacy
Connectivity
Learning
Educational systems
Academic achievement
Soft skills
Pedagogy
Cultural organizations
Student-centered learning
Blended learning
Project-based learning
Access
Technology education
Learning outcomes
Information technology
Pandemics
Work skills
Industry 4.0
Student Centered Learning
Management Systems
Learner Engagement
Learning Experience
Student Projects
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Resumen:Traditional learning management systems are cloud-based and teacher-centric, limiting accessibility, flexibility, and student-centered learning. We present the Active Learning EXperience (ALEX), a decentralized learning management system aligned with Education 4.0, supporting flipped and project-based learning. ALEX leverages Web3 technologies (blockchain, InterPlanetary File System, and offline-first mechanisms) to enhance security, privacy, and access in low-connectivity environments. This study evaluated, through the case study method, ALEX's usability, performance, and pedagogical impact with nine third-year information systems students and one facilitator in an authentic project-based course at a Brazilian university, with two non-governmental organizations taking part as clients. Instruments included a custom usability questionnaire, and a pre/post-test skill assessment. Results showed significant improvements in hard and moderate improvement in soft skills, suggesting further enhancements. Future work will focus on expanding ALEX's collaborative features and scalability testing to strengthen its impact on student engagement and learning outcomes.
ISSN:1550-1876
1550-1337
DOI:10.4018/IJICTE.386526
Fuente:Library Science Database