eDalgo: An Hypermedia for a Self Regulated Learning of C Programming Amir BENMIMOUN * , Philippe TRIGANO * , Thouraya DAOUAS ** , Amar BALLA *** * Technology University of Compiegne (France) {amir.benmimoun, philippe.trigano}@utc.fr ** Institute of Higher Commercial Studies of Carthage (Tunisia) Thouraya.Daouas@ihec.rnu.tn *** National Institute of Informatics of Algiers (Algeria) a_balla@ini.dz Abstract: This paper presents eDalgo, a project dedicated to the creation of an innovative interactive hypermedia based on the self regulated learning. It contains the important basic notions of algorithms and programming being therefore a very useful tool for beginners. A methodological approach is proposed as a basis for development. First, conception phase makes use of CEPIAH interactive guide. The second phase uses the netUniversité platform. As a result, learners from different partner universities have access to an interactive course, adopting aspects of self regulated learning. Reserving a special part to learner needs and adapting the course according to him is crucial. Therefore, improving eLearning quality would project classical teaching into a new era of learning. This would be possible with an hypermedia adapted to the cognitive level and to the learner preferences, without omitting the social aspect of his learning. 1. Introduction Introducing distance learning in the educational academic institutions allowed giving birth to new pedagogic modes such as setting up of distance courses or creation of additional courses requiring attendance. In some cases, it also favoured reduction of paper edition. Furthermore distance learning contributed to the appearance of the first notions of interactivity in systems using ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). Their use in educations has, in that case, created the need of pedagogic engineering integrating aspects, like course scenarisation which allows resolving some problems specific for the method and the style of learning. Among the drawbacks of classical education, we note that the student has the role of the receiver and the teacher is his only resource of learning. For this reason, research works are concentrated on the design of systems based on self regulated learning (Schunk & Zimmerman 1997). 2. Self Regulation and Hypermedia Self Regulated Learning describes the method of meta-cognition guided learning. In particular, self-regulated learners are aware of their academic strengths and weaknesses. One of its definitions is the following: (Schunk & Zimmerman 1997) “Processes activating and sustaining cognitions, behaviors, and affects, and that are oriented toward goal attainment...Self-regulation also incorporates motivational processes such as setting performance goals and outcomes”.