Design and implementation of a SMART Learning environment for the Upskilling of Cybersecurity professionals in Mauritius
| Autor: | Manoj Maharaj, Roopesh Kevin Sungkur |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Artificial neural network
Computer science Online learning 05 social sciences Educational technology 050301 education Library and Information Sciences Computer security computer.software_genre Education Personalization Information and Communications Technology 0502 economics and business Smart learning 050211 marketing Training needs 0503 education computer Reference group |
| Zdroj: | Education and Information Technologies. 26:3175-3201 |
| ISSN: | 1573-7608 1360-2357 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10639-020-10408-9 |
| Popis: | Teaching and Learning confined to within the four walls of a classroom or even online Learning through Massive Online Courses (MOOCs) and other Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) are no longer seen as the optimal approach for competency and skills development, especially for working professionals. Each of these busy learners have their own training needs and prior knowledge. Adopting the one-size-fits-all teaching approach is definitely not effective, motivating and encouraging. For some learners, the content might be too easy and for others, it might be too difficult. This is why this research presents the use of SMART Learning Environment that makes use of Intelligent Techniques to personalise the learning materials for each learner. This mismatch in skills is becoming a pressing issue and is having a direct impact on the ICT Sector, which is one of the pillars of the Mauritian Economy. This research, therefore, besides proposing a novel approach to learning, also attempts to address an issue of national importance. Data was collected during three phases, namely an Expert Reference Group Discussion, a pre-test questionnaire and a survey questionnaire. The Expert Reference Group Discussion was carried out to further understand the training needs and expectations of Cybersecurity professionals in Mauritius. A SMART Learning Environment making use of Artificial Neural Networks and Backpropagation Algorithm to personalise learning materials was eventually designed and implemented. The major findings of this research were that personalisation of learning materials through the use of a SMART Learning Environment can be used to address the training needs of Cybersecurity professionals in Mauritius. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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