E-Learn 2002--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
2002
Editors
Margaret Driscoll; Thomas C. Reeves
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 678
-
”TELEWEB” FOR DISTANCE LEARNING: THE EVOLUTION OF TELEVISED TEACHING INTO WEB COURSE
William Bercu, Arizona State University, United States
The delivery of distance learning has developed at a rate that corresponds with that of technology. This paper is an experiential account of the evolution of a televised course supplemented by the ... More
pp. 1187-1190
-
Cases of Multimedia Applications to Enhance Learning
Ian Bertie, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Chile
The idea is to take a quick, practical look at a determined software versus a simple checklist, to see if an adequate number of points are met to insure the appropiateness of the technology to the ... More
pp. 1191-1194
-
Promoting the development of students' information literacy skills: Insights from a post-secondary classroom
Ty Binfet, Loyola Marymount University, United States
The principal aim of this pilot study was to explore the development of students' information literacy skills as they completed annotated bibliographies related to a topic in educational psychology... More
pp. 1195-1198
-
Taste the difference. Training and optimization of synchronous, audiovisual, cooperative telelearning.
Thomas Bliesener, University of Essen, Germany
Group conferences with application sharing and a voice component have to face the fact that in the different locations of the participants, both the desktop and the audio displays have dif-ferent... More
pp. 1199-1201
-
Knowledge Management for Italian Public Administrations
Francesco Bolici, CeRSI, LUISS Guido Carli University, Italy
This brief paper overviews and synthesizes the eLearning aspects that are related to an Italian work-in-progress project (KNOW-PA) on knowledge management methodologies and tools for public... More
pp. 1202-1205
-
Component-based Content Development for E-Learning Systems
Roland Mittermeir, Roland Wohlfahrt & Andreas Bollin, University of Klagenfurt, Austria
Based on modularisation approaches for easy reuse and adaptation we developed linkage structures between e-learning modules that allow for the dynamic adaptation of presentations to interest- and... More
pp. 1206-1209
-
A proposal for using visualisation to support collaborative learning
Luis Borges Gouveia, Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal; Joaquim Borges Gouveia, University of Aveiro, Portugal
The paper addresses the problem of how to share knowledge between a small group of people engaged in learning activities. The proposed work is based on the examination of how a common structure for... More
pp. 1210-1213
-
How an online survey was used to market, measure, and develop technical eLearning training for Cisco’s Technical Assistance Center Customers
Tina Francis & Jashoda Bothra, Cisco Systems, Inc., United States
How an online survey was designed to market an eLearning site for Cisco Systems Technical Assistance Center (TAC) customers. Provides insights of how the approximately 7000 responses to an online... More
pp. 1214-1217
-
VIRTUAL-VIRTUAL-BARTER FOR SUSTAINING AND DEVELOPING LEARNING COMMUNITIES; THE EXAMPLE OF
Gary Boyd, Concordia University, Education Dept., Canada; Louise Sauve', Tele-Universite' Uiversite' du Quebec, Canada
Virtual virtual-barter is a Web-based strategy for `free-give-and-take' or barter of resources. The SAVIE (Societe' pour l'Apprentissage a Vie) Reseau Communautaire troc-virtuel (RCTV) project... More
pp. 1218-1221
-
Support for Mobile Learners in Distributed Space
Oliver Brand, Learning Lab Lower Saxony, Germany
Today, learners on the move are typically disconnected from their learning environment and from other learning partners. With the advances in mobile communication, we envision distributed and... More
pp. 1222-1225
-
Software Architecture for the International Collaborative Environment (ICE)
Robert Brazile, University of North Texas, United States
Abstract: This paper is a description of the software architecture of the International Collaborative Environment (ICE), a system implemented as a collection of components written in Java. The... More
pp. 1226-1229
-
Knowledge Management Systems in Schools or How to Sort the Garbage Can?
Andreas Breiter, University of Bremen, Germany
Building knowledge management systems for schools is a difficult task. The organizational structures and processes can best be described with the garbage can model from organization theory. Ideas, ... More
pp. 1230-1233
-
Internationalising the interface for e-learning
Ian Brown, University of Wollongong, Australia
This paper addresses an important and neglected issue in e-learning: user interface designers must acknowledge diversity, recognise differences to communicate effectively. Creating successful cross... More
pp. 1234-1237
-
A Development Framework for Re-useable Learning Resources for Different Learning Styles and Requirements
Catherine Bruen, Center for Learning Technology, Ireland
An existing Adaptive Hypermedia System in use in Trinity College allows for student customisation of a course. However, the author has decided to examine the considerations and aspects of learning ... More
pp. 1238-1241
-
Online Communication: A Success Factor for Blended Learning
Hans Georg Brunn & Christine Frank, University of Paderborn, Germany
The main goal of a virtual learning environment is to support a learning process. In recent years, the focus has been set too strongly on the technologies involved, thus neglecting components of... More
pp. 1242-1245
-
Shifting the Unit of Analysis from the Individual to Action: Socio-cultural Approaches to Computer-mediated Communication
Steven Shaw & Eva Bures, Concordia University, Canada
Socio-cultural approaches to research and design in computer-mediated communication and education suggest a unifying framework. Overall, research and practice in the area has suffered from a lack... More
pp. 1246-1249
-
Using Virtual Web-Enabled Technologies and Design at Accenture to Enhance Entry Level New Joiner Training.
Melissa Noonan & Sandra Burke, Accenture, United States
Today, Accenture is piloting an innovative training experience as part of its entry-level new-joiner training program. This training experience uses the capability of the web, e-learning,... More
p. 1250
-
Independent Study based on the Strategy of Online Workshops to Develop Professional Abilities (TDHP) of UNITEC
Yolanda Jimenez, Jose Garcia-Santamarina & Alfonso Bustos, UNITEC, Mexico
Abstract: The present study reports an analysis of a procedure to develop online workshops for undergraduate students. Furthermore a methodology to generate specific interaction between the... More
pp. 1251-1254
-
The Impact of Learner Feedback on Program Redesign
Jeanne Butler, Western Governors University, United States
Western Governors University (WGU) developed the T-PLUS Project through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This online program provides competency-based, in-service education for ... More
pp. 1255-1257
-
Combining Classroom and Online Approaches for Maximum Learning
Celina Byers, Oakland University, United States
Working students attending long night classes are often unable to concentrate as the night progresses. An online course management system can provide such students with resources that permit self-... More
pp. 1258-1260