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
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Beyond the Current E-Learning paradigm: Applications of Role Play Simulations (RPS) - case studies
Roni Linser, Ausis P/L, Australia; Albert Ip, Digital Learning Systems, Australia
Current E-learning models have been criticised by constructivists for providing content without a learning social context and have argued that such learning contexts need to be designed into E... More
pp. 606-611
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Significant Features of Asynchronous Learning
Jose Llanes, University of Texas Pan American, United States
The development of computer-mediated asynchronous platforms for the delivery of online coursework brings college professors new questions about the features these platforms offer and the degree to ... More
pp. 612-619
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Improving Teacher Effectiveness In E-Classrooms
Chia Y. Han & Jerome Eric Luczaj, University of Cincinnati, United States
Multi-media classroom technology provides a unique opportunity to augment the classroom experience. Coordinating instructional streams with student feedback and assessment will enable instructors ... More
pp. 620-626
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Semantics for E-learning: An advanced Knowledge Management oriented metadata schema for learning purposes
Miltiadis Lytras, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece
In recent years many researchers try to investigate the direct or indirect impact of knowledge management approaches to the achievement of strategic corporate objectives. Several approaches have... More
pp. 627-634
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Remote Internet Conferencing with Unique Populations in Diverse Settings
Douglas MacKenzie & James Mallory, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States
This paper focuses on the authors' experiences with interactive, synchronous internet video conferencing using Microsoft's NetMeeting software in two different settings. One setting involved... More
pp. 635-639
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Voice vs Text-based Discussion Forums: an implementation of Wimba Voice Boards
Philip Marriott, University of South Australia, Australia
This paper reports on a 2 year exploratory study to determine the viability of voice-based threaded discussion forums as a means of stimulating discussion and understanding of weekly readings as... More
pp. 640-646
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Developing Componentware for Education: A Programming Approach Providing Teachers More Creative Control of Course Design
Ryoji Matsuno, Prefectural University of Kumamoto, Japan; Yutaka Tsutsumi, Kumamoto Gakuen University, Japan; Richard Gilbert, Kumamoto University, Japan
The aim of this project is to build software development environments for teachers, enabling them to produce educational applications for their classrooms as easily as they might produce... More
pp. 647-654
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Developing an Organisational E-Learning Strategy: A UK University Case Study
Robert McClelland, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
One aspect of the E-Learning Strategy of Liverpool John Moores University (JMU) has been to introduce a commercial Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Blackboard. The aim is to support student... More
pp. 655-660
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Evidence of the Need to Support the Development of On-line Collaborative Skills: An Action Research Study
Jennifer Sclater & Laura April McEwen, Concordia University, Canada
This study examined the relationship between the quality of intra-group on-line collaboration among groups of undergraduate learners on the quality of products produced. The quality of on-line... More
pp. 661-668
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Community Building: Facilitating successfull online courses
Stuart Young & Mae McSporran, UNITEC Institute Of Technology, New Zealand
It is important to build a community of learners, so that co-operative learning takes place. This is more difficult to accomplish online, where the lecturer has to overcome the natural reticence of... More
pp. 669-675
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Enhancing Web-Based Materials with Video Clips
Susan Mehringer, Cornell Theory Center, United States
Abstract: The Virtual Workshop is a Web-based set of modules used to provide distance education in high-performance computing. One technique we are currently incorporating is the use of video clips... More
pp. 676-681
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Self and Peer Assessment in an Online Collaborative Learning Environment
Paul Resta, Carolyn Awalt & Marylu Menchaca, University of Texas at Austin, United States
One source of discontent for students in collaborative learning teams, is that some students carry more then their share of the work while others do not do as much work and the instructor does not ... More
pp. 682-689
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ELearn: A collaborative educational virtual environment
Anna Michailidou, University of Macedonia, Greece
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) that support collaboration is one of the new technologies that show great interest, concerning the innovative methods that gain ground in every aspect of... More
pp. 690-697
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Computer Support for Vicarious Learning
M. Angela Sasse & Rachada Monthienvichienchai, University College London, United Kingdom
This paper investigates how computer support for vicarious learning can be implemented by taking a principled approach to selecting and combining different media to capture educational dialogues. ... More
pp. 698-705
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A Model Driven Process for Web-based Instructional Content Development
Sudhir Mudur, concordia university, Canada; Prachi Gharpure, S. P. College of Engg., India; Parvati Rajan, SNDT University, India
It is well established that WWW-based courseware must not restrict itself to the mere delivery of instructional material, but must be grounded in some sound model of instruction and learning. This ... More
pp. 706-713
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Digital Lecture Halls Keep Teachers in the Mood and Learners in the Loop
Max Muehlhaeuser & Christoph Trompler, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany
In the transition from traditional teaching and learning to eLearning, we advocate avoiding disruptive approaches. We claim that many virtual and corporate university efforts worldwide try to... More
pp. 714-721
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A CAMPUS WIDE PROJECT OF WEB-BASED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION - A RESEARCH FRAMEWORK AND PRLIMINARY RESULTS
Rafi Nachmias, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Alongside the enthusiasm and creativity characterizing the process of integrating the Internet in higher education, essential questions regarding the learning quality and effectiveness of online... More
pp. 722-728
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Using DVD Technology to Disseminate Classroom Teaching Practices
Richard O'Connor, University of Arkansas-Monticello, United States; Rhonda Richards, University of Arkansas at Monticello, United States
This paper describes an effort by the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Education to model and disseminate effective K-12 technology teaching practices on a Statewide basis.... More
pp. 729-731
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Hybrid e-Learning System for a Cooperative Linkage between University and Industry
Toshio Okamoto, Graduate School of Information Systems, University of Electro-Communications, Japan; Mizue Kayama, Senshu University, School of Information and Network, Japan; Hisashi Inoue, Joetsu University of Education, Japan
This paper presents a web-based distance education system that contains synchronous (live) video lectures, asynchronous learning materials with video-on-demand (VOD) archive data, and question &... More
pp. 732-739
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An Evaluation of Scaffolding for Virtual Interactive Tutorials
Claus Pahl, Dublin City University, Ireland
Scaffolding refers to a temporary support framework used during construction. Applied to teaching and learning it describes measures to support a learner to become confident and self-reliant in a... More
pp. 740-746