Papers

Publications connected to the LON-CAPA project

1993

• E. Kashy, B. M. Sherrill, Y. Tsai, D. Thaler, D. Weinshank, M. Engelmann, and D. J. Morrissey, CAPA, an integrated computer assisted personalized assignment system, Am. J. Phys. 61 (12), 1993, pp. 1124-1130.

1995

• E. Kashy, S. J. Gaff, N. H. Pawley, W. L. Stretch, S. L. Wolfe, D. J. Morrissey, and Y. Tsai, Conceptual Questions in Computer-Assisted Assignments, Am. J. Phys. 63 (11), 1995, pp. 1000-1005.
• D. J. Morrissey, E. Kashy, and Y. Tsai, Using Computer-Assisted Personalized Assignments for Freshman Chemistry, Journal of Chemical Education, Vol. 72, 1995, pp 141-146.

1996

• M. Thoennessen and M. J. Harrison, Computer-Assisted Assignments in a Large Physics Class, Computers Educ. 27, 141 (1996)
• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen, Y. Tsai, N. E. Davis, and S. L. Wolfe, Using Networked Tools to Enhance Student Success Rates in Large Classes, IEEE Transactions on Education
• M. Thoennessen, E. Kashy, Y. Tsai, and N. E. Davis, Application of Technology and Asynchronous Learning Networks in Large Lecture Classes, IEEE Computer Society Press
• W. Bauer, W. Benenson, and G. D. Westfall, Multimedia Physics, cd-rom, 1996.

1997

• M. Thoennessen, E. Kashy, Y. Tsai, N. E. Davis, and S. L. Wolfe, ALN Use for Individual Student Contact in a Large Class, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks
• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen, Y. Tsai, N. E. Davis, and S. L. Wolfe, Using Networked Tools to Enhance Student Success Rates in Large Classes, Proceedings, FIE 1997.

1998

• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen, Y. Tsai, N. E. Davis, and S. L. Wolfe, Using Networked Tools to Promote Student Success in Large Classes, Journal of Engineering Education 87, 385 (1998)
• W. Bauer, W. Benenson, G. D. Westfall, cliXX Physik, Harri Deutsch, Frankfurt, Germany, 1998
• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen, Y. Tsai, N. E. Davis, and G. Albertelli, Evidence of Enhanced Productivity in a 500-Student Lecture Course, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks 1998
• G. Kortemeyer, W. Bauer, Multimedia Collaborative Content Creation, Frontiers in Education Conference 1998.

1999

• M. Thoennessen, E. Kashy, Y. Tsai, and N. E. Davis, Impact of Asynchronous Learning Networks in Large Lecture Classes, Jour. Group Decision and Negotiation 8, 371 (1999)
• N. N. Artus, K. D. Nadler, A Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach in an Undergraduate Physiology Class, Journal of Plant Physiology, Vol. 119 (1999), pp 1177-1186.
• M. Thoennessen, E. Kashy, G. Albertelli II, and Y. Tsai, Response to Student Attacks on On-Campus ALNs, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks 1999.
• G. Kortemeyer and W. Bauer, "Multimedia Collaborative Content Creation (mc³) - The MSU LectureOnline System", Journal of Engineering Education, 88 (4), 421 (1999)

2000

• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen, G. Albertelli and Y. Tsai, Implementing a Large On-Campus ALN: Faculty Perspective,
  Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, Volume 4, Issue 3, ISSN 1092-8235 (2000)
• P. W. W. Hunter, The Use of a Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach in a Large-Enrollment General Chemistry Course, University Chemistry Education (Royal Society of Chemistry), Vol 4, No. 2, p. 39 (2000).
• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen Y. Tsai, N. E. Davis, and G. Albertelli II, Melding Network Technology with Traditional Teaching: Enhanced Achievement in a 500-Student Course, Chapter in "Interactive Learning: Vignettes from America's Most Wired Campuses", edited by David G. Brown, p. 51, ISBN 1-882982-29-0, Anker Publishing Company, Boston (2000).
• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen, G. Albertelli and Y. Tsai, Implementing a Large On-Campus ALN: Faculty Perspective, On-Line Education: Learning Effectiveness and Faculty Satisfaction, Proceedings of the 1999 Sloan Summer Workshop on Asynchronous Learning Networks, edited by John Bourne, The Sloan Consortium, ALN Center, p.225 (2000)
• E. Kashy, G. Albertelli, M. Thoennessen, Y. Tsai, and D. A. Kashy, ALN Technology on Campus: Successes and Problems, Proceedings of the 2000 Frontiers in Education Conference, IEEE Catalog Number: 00CH37135, ISBN: 0-7803-6424-4, Session S1D, p. 1, (2000)
• M. Thoennessen, E. Kashy, G. Albertelli, F. Berryman, Dissemination of On-Campus ALN: Successes and Misconceptions, Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks (2000)
• E. Kashy, M. Thoennessen, G. Albertelli, D. Kashy, L. Gaetner, S. Yennello, and L. Brown, Network Technology in Teaching: Assessing Costs and Educational Effectiveness, Presentations of the CEUTT Workshop of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (2000)
• P. Kotas, Homework Behavior in an Introductory Physics Course, Masters Thesis (Physics), Central Michigan University (2000)
  

2001

• D. A. Kashy, G. Albertelli, E. Kashy and M. Thoennessen, Teaching with ALN Technology: Benefits and Costs, Journal of Engineering Education, 89, 499 (2001)
• G. Kortemeyer, W. Bauer, D. Kashy, E. Kashy, and C. Speier, The LearningOnline Network with CAPA Initiative, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, vol. 31, p. 1003 (2001)
• M. Thoennessen, Michigan State University CAPA: Computer-assisted Personalized Assignment System, Case Study in “Innovations in Online Learning – Moving Beyond No Significant Difference”, by Carol A. Twigg, p. 29, The Pew Learning and Technology Program, Center for Academic Transformation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2001)
• D. Kashy, G. Albertelli, G. Ashkenazi, E. Kashy, H.-K. Ng, and M. Thoennessen, Individualized Interactive Exercises: A Promising Role for Network Technology, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, ISBN: 0-7803-6669-7, vol. 31, p. 1073 (2001)
• C. Speier, G. Kortemeyer, "Open Source Objects for Teaching and Learning", Syllabus Magazine, vol. 11 (2001)
  

2002

• D.A. Kashy, G. Albertelli, E. Kashy, and M. Thoennessen, Network Technology as a Complementary Tool in Higher Education: An Examination of Educational and Cost Effectiveness, Chapter in “Monograph on the Mellon CEUTT Program”, edited by Saul Fisher, Mellon Foundation (2002)
• G. Albertelli, B. Minaei-Bidgoli, W.F. Punch, G. Kortemeyer, and E. Kashy, Concept Feedback in Computer-Graded assignments, Frontiers in Education 2002
• A. Pascarella, CAPA (Computer-Assisted Personalized Assignments) in a Large University Setting, doctoral dissertation, University of Colorado, Boulder (2002)
  

2003

• B. Minaei-Bidgoli, D. A. Kashy, G. Kortemeyer, and W. Punch, Predicting Student Performance: an Application of Data Mining Methods with an Educational Web-Based System (LON-CAPA), Frontiers in Education Conference 2003
• Kortemeyer, G., Albertelli, G., Bauer, W., Berryman, F., Bowers, J., Hall, M., Kashy, E., Kashy, D., Keefe, H., Minaei-Bidgoli, B., Punch, W., Sakharuk, A., and Speier, C., The LearningOnline Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach, Computer Based Learning in Science Conference, Cyprus, 2003.
• Kashy, D.A., Albertelli, G., Bauer, W., Kashy, E., Thoennessen, T., Influence Of Non-Moderated And Moderated Discussion Sites On Student Success, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, Vol.7, No. 1 (2003)
• Riffell, S. K. and Sibley, D.F., Student perceptions of a hybrid learning format: can online exercises replace traditional lectures?, Journal of College Science Teaching, vol XXXII, Number 6, pp. 394-399, 2003
• Minaei-Bidgoli, B, Punch, W. F., Using Genetic Algorithms for Data Mining Optimization in an Educational Web-based System, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, 2003.
• Guy Albertelli, Gerd Kortemeyer, Alexander Sakharuk, and Edwin Kashy, Personalized Examinations in Large On-Campus Classes, Frontiers in Education 2003.

2004

• Riffell, S. K., Sibley, D. F., Can Hybrid Course Formats Increase Attendance in Undergraduate Environmental Science Courses?, Journal of Natural Resources and Life Science Education, Vol. 33, E03-16, 2004.
• Pascarella, A, The Influence of Web-Based Homework on Quantitative Problem-Solving in a University Physics Class, Proceedings of the NARST 2004 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC
• B. Minaei-Bidgoli, A. Topchy, and W.F. Punch, Ensembles of Partitions via Data Resampling, Proc. Of IEEE International Conference on Information Techniques on: Coding & Computing (ITCC 2004), Vol. 2, pp. 188-192, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2004.
• Minaei-Bigdoli, B., Kortemeyer, G., Punch, W.F., Mining Feature Importance: Applying Evolutionary Algorithms within a Web-Based Educational System, International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies, Systems and Applications: CITSA 2004, Orlando, Florida, USA, July 2004.
• B. Minaei-Bidgoli, G. Kortemeyer, and W.F. Punch, Optimizing Classification Ensembles via a Genetic Algorithm for a Web-based Educational System, Proc. Of Joint International Association for Pattern Recognition (IAPR) Workshops on Syntactical and Structural Pattern Recognition (SSPR 2004) and Statistical Pattern Recognition (SPR 2004) Lisbon, Portugal, August 2004.
• Minaei-Bigdoli, B., Kortemeyer, G., Punch, W.F., Enhancing Online Learning Performance: An Application of Data Mining Methods, The 7th IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education (CATE 2004), Kauai, Hawaii, USA, August 2004.
• Topchy, A., Minaei-Bigoli, B., Jain, A.K., Punch, W.F.,  Adaptive Clustering Ensembles, International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPR 2004), Cambridge, UK, Aug. 2004.
• R. L. Külzer, L. M. Cordeiro, L. de S. Mendes, Development of e-Learning Modules for the K-12 Programs of Brazilian Public Schools, Partnership in Global Learning Conference, 2004.
• M. Hall, J. Parker, B. Minaei-Bidgoli, G. Albertelli, G. Kortemeyer, and E. Kashy, Gathering and Timely Use of Feedback from Individualized On-Line Work, Frontiers in Education 2004.
• Minaei-Bidgoli, B., Tan, P-N.,  Punch, W.F., Mining Interesting Contrast Rules for a Web-based Educational System, International Conference on Machine Learning Applications (ICMLA 2004), Louisville, KY, USA, Dec 2004.

2005

• Behrouz Minaei-Bidgoli, Data Mining for a Web-Based Educational System, Doctoral Thesis, Michigan State University, 2005
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Matthew Hall, Joyce Parker, Behrouz Minaei-Bidgoli, Guy Albertelli II, Wolfgang Bauer, and Edwin Kashy, Effective Feedback to the Instructor from Online Homework, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2005
• Mark Urban-Lurain, Guy Albertelli, and Gerd Kortemeyer, Using Information Technology to Author, Administer, and Evaluate Performance-Based Assessments, Frontiers in Education, 2005.
• Samuel Riffell and John Merrill, Do Hybrid Lecture Formats Influence Laboratory Performance in Large, Pre-Professional Biology Courses?, J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ., Vol 34, pg. 96 (2005)

2006

• Gerd Kortemeyer, Wolfgang Bauer, Walter Benenson, and Edwin Kashy, Retaking a Test Online, The Physics Teacher, Volume 44, Number 4, April 2006, pages 235-239
• Gerd Kortemeyer, An analysis of asynchronous online homework discussions in introductory physics courses, The American Journal of Physics, Volume 74, Issue 6, June 2006, pages 526-536
• Stefan Bisitz, Diploma Thesis, Auswahlkriterien und Bewertungsschema für ein Computer Aided Assignment System (2006)
• Jen Hodges, Online Discussion Boards: Learning or Cheating, Michigan Journal of College Student Development
• Veselin Jungic, Deborah Kent, and Petra Menz, Teaching Large Math Classes: Three Instructors, One Experience, International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education
• Gerd Kortemeyer, The Evolving Growth of LON-CAPA, Campus Technology, 10/3/2006
• Stuart Raeburn, Ed Kashy, David Gift, Byron Brown, and Gerd Kortemeyer, Are Two Course Management Systems better than One?, Frontiers in Education 2006

2007

• Gerd Kortemeyer, Correlations between Student Discussion Behavior, Attitudes, and Learning, Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 3, 010101 (2007) [8 pages]
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Fertiggerichte aus der Tiefkühltruhe, Interview, CampusInnovation

2008

• Gerd Kortemeyer, Edwin Kashy, Walter Benenson, and Wolfgang Bauer, Experiences using the open-source learning content management and assessment system LON-CAPA in introductory physics courses, The American Journal of Physics, Volume 76, 438-444 (2008)
• Lars Höppner, Community-Aware Search For Learning Object Repositories , Master's Thesis, Fern-Uni Hagen (2008)
• Thomas Onken, Integration von PDF-Formularen als Benutzerschnittstelle von computergenerierten Aufgaben in LON-CAPA,, Bachelor Thesis, University of Applied Science Oldenburg, Ostfriesland, Wilhelmshaven (2008)
• Peng Han, Gerd Kortemeyer, Bernd J. Krämer, Christine von Prümmer, Exposure and Support of Latent Social Networks Among Learning Object Repository Users, Journal of Universal Computer Science (J.UCS), Volume 14, Issue 10 (2008)

2009

• Gerd Kortemeyer, LON-CAPA - An Open-Source Learning Content Management and Assessment System for the Sciences, m-ICTE 2009 Conference, Lisbon, Vol. 1, 407-411 (2009)
• Susanne Bellmer, Gerd Kortemeyer, and Peter Riegler, Computerbewertete Übungen in mathematischen, technischen und naturwissenschaftlichen Grundlagenfächern, in Auf dem Weg zu exzellentem E-Learning - Kooperation und Vernetzung der Hochschullehre in Niedersachsen (Hans-Jürgen Appelrath and Leonore Schulze (ed.)), Waxmann Verlag (Münster, New York, München, Berlin), ISBN 978-3-8309-2122-6 (2009)
• Susanne Bellmer, Peter Riegler, Gerd Kortemeyer, and Gerd von Cölln, Projektbericht: VITA - Virtual Teaching Assistant, eleed elearning and education, No. 5 (2009)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Gender differences in the use of an online homework system in an introductory physics course, Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 5, 010107 [8 pages], (2009)
• Gerd Kortemeyer and Peter Riegler, Automatisch bewertete Übungsaufgaben und Übungsmaterialien, Die Neue Hochschule, Band 50, Heft 2/09, 34-37 (2009)
• Gerd Kortemeyer and Émerson Cruz, An Open-Source Learning Content Management and Assessment System, WCCE 2009 Conference, 42 [10 pages] (2009)

2010

• Stefan Dröschler, Bachelor Thesis, Metadata Harvesting as a Foundation for Improved Content Discovery in LON-CAPA's Shared Distributed Content Repository (2010)
• Juliane Wenzel, Bachelor Thesis, Implementierung einer Wunschliste für ein weltweit verteiltes Assessment System (2010)
• Stefan Bisitz, Juliane Wenzel, Peter Riegler: Content Sharing bei elektronischen Assessments, in M. Kerres et al.(eds.): Proceedings 169 DeLFI 2010 - 8 Tagung der Fachgruppe E-Learning der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., pdf slides (2010)
• Gerd Kortemeyer and Peter Riegler, Large-Scale E-Assessments, Prüfungsvor- und -nachbereitung: Erfahrungen aus den USA und aus Deutschland, Zeitschrift für E-Learning, Volume 5, Issue 1, (2010)
• Emily Ward, Julie Libarkin, Stuart Raeburn, and Gerd Kortemeyer, The Geoscience Concept Inventory WebCenter provides new means for student assessment, eLearning Papers, No. 20 (2010)
• Raluca E. Teodorescu, Andrew Pawl, Saif Rayyan, Analia Barrantes and David E. Pritchard, Toward an Integrated Online Learning Environment, Proceedings, 2010 PERC Conference, Portland, Oregon (2010)
• Tolga Gog, Using Computer-Assisted Personalized Assignment System in a Large-Enrollment General Physics, European Journal of Physics Education 2010/01, 28-43 (2010)
• Peter Riegler and Gerd Kortemeyer, Praxisbericht: Mehrwert freier elektronischer Übungsaufgaben in MINT-Fächern, Zeitschrift für E-Learning, Volume 5, Issue 3, (2010)
• Peter Riegler and Gerd Kortemeyer, Gender Differences in Computer Aided Assessments, Wismarer Frege Reihe (Wismar Frege Series), Heft 03/2010, 23-28 (2010)

2011

• Émerson Cruz, Hélio Dias, and Gerd Kortemeyer, The effect of formative assessment in Brazilian university physics courses, Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física, 33, n. 4, 4501 (2011)
• Peter Riegler and Gerd Kortemeyer, LON-CAPA - eAsssessment im internationalen Verbund, Hamburger eLearning Magazin, No. 7, 53-55 (2011)

2012

• James T. Laverty and Gerd Kortemeyer, Function Plot Response: A Scalable System for Teaching Kinematics Graphs, American Journal of Physics, , 80, Issue 8, 724-733 (2012)
• Veselin Jungic, Deborah Kent, and Petra Menz, On Online Assignments in a Calculus Class, Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, Vol. 9, No. 1, Article 3 (2012)
• Stefan Dröschler, Application of Item Response Theory in a Distributed Course Management System, Master's Thesis, Ostfalia University of Applied Science (2012)
• Stefan Bisitz und Nils Jensen: Aktivierende Online-Lehre in der Mathematik mit Moodle, Clicker und LON-CAPA, in J. Desel et al.(eds.): Proceedings DeLFI 2012 - 10. e-Learning-Fachtagung Informatik der Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., pdf slides (2012)
• Yoav Bergner, Stefan Dröschler, Gerd Kortemeyer, Saif Rayyan, Daniel Seaton, and David Pritchard, Model-Based Collaborative Filtering Analysis of Student Response Data: Machine-Learning Item Response Theory, The 5th International Conference on Educational Data Mining, 95-102 (2012)

2013

• Gerd Kortemeyer, Ten Years Later: Why Open Educational Resources Have Not Noticeably Affected Higher Education, and Why We Should Care, EDUCAUSE Review Online, 02/26 (2013)
• Daniel T. Seaton, Yoav Bergner, , Saif Rayyan, Isaac Chuang, and David E. Pritchard, The Impact of Course Structure on eText Use in Large-Lecture Introductory-Physics Courses, Physics Education Research Conference (PERC), Portland, OR (2013)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Stefan Dröschler, and Dave Pritchard, Harvesting Latent and Usage-based Metadata in a Course Management System to Enrich the Underlying Educational Digital Library, International Journal on Digital Libraries, 10.1007/s00799-013-0107-6 (2013)
• Stefan Dröschler, Gerd Kortemeyer, and Peter Riegler, "Openness": weniger ist mehr?, Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung (accepted)

2014

• Colleen Boland and Fred Jacobs, How Personalized Assignments Can Increase Learning and Reduce Cheating in a Large-Lecture Introductory Accounting Class, Social Science Electronic Publishing (2014)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Extending Item Response Theory to Online Homework, Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res 10, 010118 (2014)
• Daniel T. Seaton, Gerd Kortemeyer, Yoav Bergner, Saif Rayyan, and David E. Pritchard, Analyzing the Impact of Course Structure on eText Use in Blended Introductory Physics Courses, American Journal of Physics 82, 1186-1197 (2014)

2015

• Gerd Kortemeyer, An Empirical Study of the Effect of Granting Multiple Tries for Online Homework, American Journal of Physics 83, 646-653 (2015)

2016

• Gerd Kortemeyer, Scalable Continual Quality Control of Formative Assessment Items in an Educational Digital Libraryi>, International Journal on Digital Libraries 17(2), 143-155 (2016)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, Work Habits of Students in Traditional and Online Sections of an Introductory Physics Course, Journal of Science Education and Technology 25(5), 697-703 (2016)
• Gerd Kortemeyer, The Two Worlds of Learning Analytics, EDUCAUSE Review Online, 03/07 (2016)

2017

• Emre Gönülateş and Gerd Kortemeyer, Modeling Unproductive Behavior in Online Homework in Terms of Latent Student Traits: An Approach Based on Item Response Theory, Journal of Science Education and Technology 26(2), 139-150 (2017)