Abstract We propose a new, robust boosting method by using a sigmoidal function as a loss function. In deriving the method, the stagewise additive modelling methodology is blended with the gradient descent algorithms. Based on intensive numerical experiments, we show that the proposed method is actually better than AdaBoost and other regularized method in test error rates in the case of noisy, ...

The 21st century has witnessed vast amounts of research into blended learning since the conception of online learning formed the possibility of blended learning in the early 1990s. The theme of this paper is blended learning in mainstream disciplinary communities. In particular, the paper reports on findings from the last two decades which looked at origination, development and future of blende...

This paper presents a short overview of blended learning, showing arguments for and against these concepts. Potential blended learning scenarios are described that vary depending on the degree of instructor involvement, learner self-organisation and on-line moderation or coaching. The paper ends with an example of successful application of a blended learning concept in industry. Definition of B...

In today’s ultra modern world the traditional face to face (F2F)teaching has been replace by e-learning or online learning .Companies find this method very effective to train their employees without using up work hours. E-learning has been implemented by many educational institutions at undergraduate and graduate level in the Gulf region. Blended learning has been adopted by many schools and un...

This paper contributes to the growing body of knowledge which identifies benefits for Blended Learning in the understanding of social processes role. It reports on an exploratory study into the role of social presence in blended learning environment. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study sought to understand social presence of learners in Blended Learning environment. The paper present...

The traditional approach of teaching Databases requires a great effort on the initial aspects of modeling and design that can negatively affect student’s motivation. This consideration led us to propose a method able to motivate students. The paper presents an innovative method of teaching a Database course, as well as the results of its experience in an Italian high school. This method is base...

Article history: Received 5 April 2013 Received in revised form 27 August 2013 Accepted 7 October 2013 Available online 28 October 2013

While alternate modes of delivery in education are assuming importance, it is imperative to train the pre service teachers to use the web resources to maximise learning experience. This paper attempts to study the inquisitive nature of student teachers of south India to use the e resources named as e quest. This experimental study uses blended learning strategy as a treatment for experimental g...