ED-MEDIA 2002--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
2002
Editors
Philip Barker; Samuel Rebelsky
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 533
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Asynchronous Video-Based Instruction with Variable Speed Playback: Is Faster Better?
Steven Spencer & Joel Galbraith, BYU, United States
In the summer of 2000, Brigham Young University added Variable Speed Playback functionality to an asynchronous video-based accounting course. This paper reports the results of student surveys on... More
pp. 562-564
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Educational Potential of eBook Technology
James Gall, University of Northern Colorado, United States
The presenter will discuss and demonstrate the current state of eBook technology. More importantly, he will share experiences with using eBook technology within the framework of existing college... More
pp. 565-566
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A Web-Based Tandem System for Language Learning in South Tirol
Johann Gamper, Free University of Bolzano, Italy; Judith Knapp, European Academy Bolzano, Italy
In this paper we introduce a Web-based tandem system which helps to establish language learning partnerships between people who prepare for the exam in bilingualism in South Tyrol. The system will... More
pp. 567-568
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Teaching Online Courses: Faculty Experiences
Radha Ganesan, Syracuse University, United States
Today, the Internet is a part of a new educational culture with its own unique characteristics. Online education is attempting to fill a niche in the changing the nature of education around the... More
p. 569
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"What You Do (in teams) Speaks Louder than What You Say": Establishing Rapport in Software Development Projects
Joe Giarratano & Ruth GannonCook, University of Houston-Clear Lake, United States
It is ironic that often the biggest problems computer information system students encounter in graduate school is not with their software development projects. This paper addresses one of the... More
pp. 570-572
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CardioMeeting: A Learning Environment to Support the Discussion of Scientific Papers in Cardiology
Viviane Costa, Ana Regina Rocha, Carla Valle & Ana Garcia, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; Kathia Oliveira, Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil; Mariella Montoni, Carla Valle, Viviane Costa, Ana Regina Rocha, Brazil
In a Medical School the future cardiologist's education is made being considered theoretical aspects of the specialty and of the medical practice. In what it refers to the theoretical aspects of... More
pp. 573-577
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Reducing the Cognitive Load on Novice Programmers
Stuart Garner, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Computer programming is a domain of knowledge that is generally considered difficult by students, many of whom experience low levels of achievement and become disillusioned. This paper suggests... More
pp. 578-583
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Teaching Programmers/Designers Flash/ActionScript
Gregory Garvey, Quinnipiac University, United States
This demonstration presents a constructivist approach to teaching web design skills, 2D animation, basic scripting and programming concepts using Macromedia Flash and ActionScript. The overall... More
pp. 584-585
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Utilizing Electronic Portfolios in Teacher Education Programs
Constance Geier, Northern State University, United States
The School of Education at Northern State University is using electronic portfolios as an assessment tool and as a means of integrating technology throughout their teacher education programs. The... More
pp. 586-587
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SPLACH: a Computer Environment Supporting Distance Project-Based Learning
Sebastien George, Computer Science Laboratory of the Université du Maine (LIUM), France
Our research deals with collaborative learning at a distance and takes place in the field of CSCL (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning). To promote communications between people learning in a... More
pp. 588-593
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Never Mind the Quality
Jonathan Matheny, Philippa Gerbic & David Parry, AUT, New Zealand
Qualitative and quantitative methods are often used for understanding interactions in asynchronous learning spaces. Traditionally researchers in these fields have not collaborated. Research on... More
pp. 594-595
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Rambling Through the Wilds: A Concept of Jagged Study Zones
Veijo Meisalo, University of Helsinki, Finland; Erkki Sutinen, University of Joensuu, Finland; Jaakko Kurhila, University of Helsinki, Finland; Jarkko Suhonen & Petri Gerdt, University of Joensuu, Finland
The jagged study zone model helps designers to create educational environments which challenge the learner and make the learner to commit to the learning process. The characteristics of a jagged... More
pp. 596-601
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Organisational control and information technology
Rahim Ghasemiyeh, University of Newcastle, United Kingdom
This study attempts to build an introduction to evaluate IT effects on control as a functions of management. Modern organisations, based on using modern technology, have to make major modifications... More
pp. 602-603
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That's My Story and I'm Sticking to It: Promoting Academic Integrity in the Online Environment
Charles Mize, Keri Rogers & Amy Gibbons, West Texas A&M University, United States
Academic dishonesty is a concern at any educational level. However, many faculty members feel uncomfortable with delivering courses in the online environment due to a concern that students may... More
pp. 604-609
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An Interactive Introductory Programming Environment Using a Scripting Language
David Gibbs, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, United States
Abstract: This paper provides the rationale and description of a unique programming environment to teach the fundamental concepts of programming to introductory students using either VBScript or... More
pp. 610-611
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Developing a Global Forum on School Leadership: Using interactive communications technology to enhance the achievement of learning goals in a school leader preparation program.
Ian Gibson, Wichita State University, United States
Challenging tomorrow's school leaders to develop deep understanding and respect for alternative conceptions and responses to everyday leadership issues is a major undertaking. Incorporating layers ... More
pp. 612-613
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School leaders and teachers, strategic planning, and technology integration: A research and data based approach to a five year technology plan.
Ian Gibson, Wichita State University, United States
How is technology integrated? When is technology integrated? Where is technology integrated? How much is technology integrated? Too often, little to no thought was given to determine a school... More
pp. 614-615
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Teaching mathematics and science: Using global learning for the effective preparation of prospective elementary teachers
Mara Alagic, Connie Haack & Kay Gibson, Wichita State University, United States
This project is part of an ongoing effort to improve pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), and beliefs and attitudes (dispositions) of prospective elementary teachers about mathematics/science... More
pp. 616-617
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Web-VOCAL: A Comprehensive CALL-EFL Reading Development Program for Academic Purposes Utilizing Internet Resources
Richard Gilbert, Kumamoto Gakuen University, Japan; Ryoji Matsuno, Prefectural University of Kumamoto, Japan; Yutaka Tsutsuni, Kumamoto Gakuen University, Japan
Web-VOCAL is a VOcabulary Concordance and Academic Lexis CALL design with integrated web browser functions. Web-VOCAL has concordance and collocation features particularly relevant for study in EFL... More
pp. 618-623
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Multimedia: a powerful support for multidisciplinary approach. Pinocchio, a Case Study for use of Multimedia in Primary School.
Aldo Torrebruno & Evelyne Gobbo, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
The Discetech project, started in 1996 in Northern Italy, aims at experimenting the introduction of new technologies within the teaching-learning activities of high school classrooms. Since 1998, a... More
pp. 624-629
