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This paper presents the validation of an inFormal Learning Support System (iFLSS) that integrates social media and semantic structure within the learning process. The validation has shown that the system supports the learning process and results in an improved domain understanding.
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Westerhout, E., Markus, T., Posea, V., Monachesi, P. (2011). Integrating Social Media and Semantic Structure in the Learning Process. In: Kloos, C.D., Gillet, D., Crespo García, R.M., Wild, F., Wolpers, M. (eds) Towards Ubiquitous Learning. EC-TEL 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6964. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23985-4_44
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