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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E-LEARNING: A REALITY IN SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY
Adekunle Akinyemi, SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY, Oman
The adoption of Web-CT marks the beginning of a new era of instructional delivery mode at the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). Increase in faculty interest in the use of e-learning marks a... More
pp. 1113-1115
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Technology and Pedagogy : Changing Roles of Pedagogy in a Project-based Constructivist Environment
Ahmed Ali, Ohio University, United States
The report is based on a study conducted about a learning and living program. the program brought together three of the university's top performing colleges-Business, communicarion and Arts and... More
pp. 1116-1119
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(Re-)Designing an Educational Setting - Trails of Competency in an Open Learning Repository
Christoph Richter & Heidrun Allert, Learning Lab Lower Saxony, Germany
This paper focusses on consulting services, which address the process of (re-) designing an educational setting. The educational setting is supported by technology. Consulting makes explicit... More
pp. 1120-1123
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Learning Objects on the Semantic Web. Explicitly Modelling Instructional Theories and Paradigms
Christoph Richter, Wolfgang Nejdl & Heidrun Allert, Learning Lab Lower Saxony, Germany
This paper presents a scenario which draws a vision of Learning Services on the Semantic Web. In this context we ask the question of 'What are Learning Objects?' and draft appropriate answers. We... More
pp. 1124-1127
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Situated Citizen Photojournalism and a Look at Dilemmatic Thinking
Carol Strohecker & Mike Ananny, Media Lab Europe, Ireland
We present an approach to investigating the development of "dilemmatic thinking" in individuals and communities. To study this style of thinking we use a framework called Situated Citizen... More
pp. 1128-1131
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The Nature of Electronic International Project Development
Betsy Anderton, University of south Alabama, United States
This paper is a report on the findings of a grounded theory investigation of international collaboration over the Internet in which partners develop educational products. This study was conducted... More
pp. 1132-1135
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A Framework for Developing and Managing Resource-Based Distance Learning Content in Higher Education
Carlos Araujo, University Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil
The aim of this paper is to show a framework for elaboration and management of pedagogical contents used in distance, resource-based e-learning. The present article is based on a current research... More
pp. 1136-1139
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Evaluation of web based communication and cooperation in a course in teacher education at a German University
Stefan Aufenanger, University of Hamburg, Germany
In a teacher education course at Hamburg University using the e-learning software platform Blackboard has been evaluated. The participating students were asked to use Blackboard for their group... More
pp. 1140-1141
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Evaluating distributed learning
Constantino Martins, Carlos Vaz de Carvalho & Isabel Azevedo, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Portugal; Lígia Maria Ribeiro, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), Portugal
The evaluation of distributed learning, in a systematic and a rigorous way, is a mandatory process to assure its quality and efficiency. At the Engineering Institute of Porto (ISEP), distributed... More
pp. 1142-1145
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How Can University Professors and Elementary School Teachers Work Together in Virtual Teams?
Mary Kay Bacallao, St. Thomas University, United States; Aldo Bacallao, Lloyd Estates Elementary, United States
A three-year virtual teaming project that connected professors from several universities with in-service teachers from diverse schools has led to some interesting discoveries about the nature of on... More
pp. 1146-1147
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Multi-disciplinary E-Learning for Future Educators
Mary Kay Bacallao, St. Thomas University/ Golden Glades Elementary, United States; Aldo Bacallao, Lloyd Estates Elementary, United States; Carol Wilson, Sandpiper Elementary, United States
Where can professors find technology enhanced lesson plans for their college methods classes? St. Thomas University and Florida Gulf Coast University partnered with several elementary schools to... More
pp. 1148-1150
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Essential Strategies for Connecting with the E-Learner
Kathleen Bacer, Azusa Pacific University, United States
This paper addresses essential strategies to effectively connect with the e-learner. The online learner enters the virtual classroom with a unique set of needs, expectations, and skills. Gaining... More
pp. 1151-1154
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Evaluation of a Web-based Tutorial on the History of Technology in a University Science-Technology-Society Course
Patricia Backer, San Jose State University, United States
This paper will discuss the development and evaluation of this new unit on the history of technology. The web-based tutorial was evaluated both by content experts as well as through a student... More
pp. 1155-1158
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Blackboard and Beyond
Alan Bailin, Baruch College, City University of New York, United States
The aim of this paper is to develop a perspective on the use of computers for teaching and learning in higher education that can help us to develop strategies for research and development. In so... More
pp. 1159-1162
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Factors Contributing to the Success of a Successful Distance Education Program
Mary Bell & William Barber, Appalachian State University, United States; Sherry Bell, Mitchell County Schools, United States; Tonya Patterson, Appalachian State University, United States; Kathy Taibo, Iredell County Schools, United States
Appalachian State University, in conjunction with the North Carolina Consortium for Distance Education In Communication Sciences and Disorders, makes it possible for public school Speech-Language... More
pp. 1163-1166
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Evaluation of the Q-matrix Method of Fault Tolerant Knowledge Assessment
Donald Bitzer & Tiffany Barnes, North Carolina State University, United States
Distance education, delivering high quality, individualized instruction in inexpensive, expandable, and accessible ways is a major challenge for today's universities. This paper presents the most... More
pp. 1167-1170
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Facilitation Considerations and Tips for Online Educators and Trainers
Julie Batovsky, Syrtis Technology-enhanced Instructional Solutions, United States
Advanced technologies are incorporated into education and training as distance learning expands to universities and new populations of learners. Course design must account for the learner's... More
pp. 1171-1174
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Online Course Design: An MBA Course Example
Darcy Becker, Univ of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, United States
Course design is the key to student learning, whether the course is taught in a traditional setting or online. Research espousing the benefits of online courses routinely refers to the ability to... More
pp. 1175-1178
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Digital Literacy and Reflective Competencies
Claire Bélisle, LIRE-CNRS, France
The competencies teachers need to integrate information and communication technologies in their practice are just beginning to be identified. This paper argues that the most productive way to... More
pp. 1179-1182
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USING XML IN ELEARNING COURSES
Youssef Belqasmi, ENSET Mohammedia, Morocco; Amine Bekiran, EMI Rabat, Morocco; Rachida Ajhoun, ENSIAS Rabat, Morocco
To take advantage of the asynchronous telelearning, documents representing courses must fit appropriate characteristics. The most important of these characteristics is the ability of the courses to... More
pp. 1183-1186