Investigating RFID Enabled Devices in Smart Electronic Learning Environments

Authors

  • Mohamed Soliman Qatar University
  • Sghaier Guizani Qatar University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v4i1.1139

Keywords:

PLE, Mobile Learning, RFID, Smart Spaces

Abstract


For e-learning systems to be successful, proper understanding of the learner is crucial. This can be done with the use of learnersâ?? profiles. However, there is a need for the availability of such information for mobile learning environments to make it available when the learner roams between different spaces. This paper investigates the application of RFID technologies for this use. We suggest using new advancements in RFID technologies with smart tags to identify and extract learnersâ?? data/profile in the move. Furthermore, the learner will be carrying this data for better learning interoperability in smart spaces. New interesting educational scenarios are becoming available to provide context-awareness for the educational process. The tradeoffs between the availability of further information and privacy are discussed.

Author Biographies

Mohamed Soliman, Qatar University

Mr. Mohamed Soliman: Obtained his B.Sc. in Computer Science from Alexandria University, Egypt in 1991 and Masterâ??s degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, Canada in 2002. He has held several positions in industry and academia, holds several certificates related to both including a Project Management Professional and a Certificate in University Teaching. He is a lecturer with the Math and Computer department at Qatar University. His research interests include communication, Information Technologies and e-learning systems.

Sghaier Guizani, Qatar University

Dr. Sghaier Guizani: Obtained his B.S Eng., M.S. and PhD degrees, all in Electrical Engineering from SUNY at Binghamton, NY, in 1990, North Carolina State UniversityUniversity of Quebec, Trois Rivieres, Canada in 2006 respectively. Worked in industry for more than 10 years, currently, he is working at the Math & Computer Department at the University of Qatar. Doha, Qatar. His research is in the areas of: Optical fiber communication systems, Radio over fiber (ROF), Wireless Communication and Wireless Security.

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Published

2009-12-17

How to Cite

Soliman, M., & Guizani, S. (2009). Investigating RFID Enabled Devices in Smart Electronic Learning Environments. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 4(1), pp. 34–37. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v4i1.1139

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Papers

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