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SYMEON RETALIS
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Symeon Retalis
University of Piraeus
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Modelling Web-Based Instructional Systems
Symeon Retalis; Paris Avgeriou
Journal of Information Technology Education: Research Vol. 1, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2002) pp. 25–42
The size and complexity of modern instructional systems, which are based on the World Wide Web, bring about great intricacy in their crafting, as there is not enough knowledge or experience in this field. This imposes the use of new instructional...
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Design Patterns for E-learning, Part I
Symeon Retalis; Franca Garzotto
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 4262–4270
Recently we have seen a renewal of interest in systematic approaches to educational design, and some of this work gives proper regard to the complexity of learning. E-learning design patterns offer a challenging method for systematic educational...
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Orchestrating Learning Activities Using the CADMOS Learning Design Tool
Maria Katsamani; Symeon Retalis
Research in Learning Technology Vol. 21 (2013)
This paper gives an overview of CADMOS (CoursewAre Development Methodology for Open instructional Systems), a graphical IMS-LD Level A & B compliant learning design (LD) tool, which promotes the concept of "separation of concerns"...
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Designing and Generating Educational Adaptive Hypermedia Applications
Symeon Retalis; Andreas Papasalouros
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 8, No. 3 (2005) pp. 26–35
Educational Adaptive Hypermedia Applications (EAHA) provide personalized views on the learning content to individual learners. They also offer adaptive sequencing (navigation) over the learning content based on rules that stem from the user model...
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Using computer supported collaborative learning strategies for helping students acquire self-regulated problem-solving skills in mathematics
Georgia Lazakidou; Symeon Retalis
Computers & Education Vol. 54, No. 1 (January 2010) pp. 3–13
The main objective of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of a proposed computer-based instructional method in Primary Education for self-regulated problem solving. The proposed instructional method is based on Sternberg’s model of...
Language: English
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Re-evaluating the Effectiveness of a Web-based Learning System: A Comparative Case Study
Yannis Psaromiligkos; Symeon Retalis
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 12, No. 1 (2003) pp. 5–20
Much is unknown about the effectiveness of networked technology in education. Although a great deal of research exists dealing with the effectiveness of various types of web-based learning systems, the focal question of most evaluation studies does...
Topics: Educational Technology, Software, Evaluation, Engineering, Networking Technologies
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Training Novice teachers to design moodle-based units of learning using a CADMOS-enabled learning design sprint
Michail Boloudakis; Symeon Retalis; Yannis Psaromiligkos
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 49, No. 6 (November 2018) pp. 1059–1076
Numerous research publications have mentioned the need to prepare teachers to design and enact technologically enhanced learning experiences for students, thus increasing their academic performance and their engagement when learning. This paper...
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Eliciting Design Patterns for E-Learning Systems
Symeon Retalis; Petros Georgiakakis; Yannis Dimitriadis
Computer Science Education Vol. 16, No. 2 (June 2006) pp. 105–118
Design pattern creation, especially in the e-learning domain, is a highly complex process that has not been sufficiently studied and formalized. In this paper, we propose a systematic pattern development cycle, whose most important aspects focus on...
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Designing a Moodle Course with the CADMOS Learning Design Tool
Maria Katsamani; Symeon Retalis; Michail Boloudakis
Educational Media International Vol. 49, No. 4 (2012) pp. 317–331
CADMOS is a graphical learning design (LD) authoring tool that helps a teacher design a unit of learning in two layers: (i) the conceptual layer, which seems like a concept map and contains the learning activities with their associated learning...
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Semantic Description of Educational Adaptive Hypermedia Based on a Conceptual Model
Andreas Papasalouros; Symeon Retalis; Nikolaos Papaspyrou
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 7, No. 4 (2004) pp. 129–142
The role of conceptual modeling in Educational Adaptive Hypermedia Applications (EAHA) is especially important. A conceptual model of an educational application depicts the instructional solution that is implemented, containing information about...
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Systematic Design and Rapid Development of Motion-Based Touchless Games for Enhancing Students' Thinking Skills
Ioannis Altanis; Symeon Retalis; Ourania Petropoulou
Education Sciences Vol. 8, No. 1 (2018)
During the last few years, there has been a growing interest in students getting engaged in digital game-making activities so as to enhance their thinking skills. The findings of studies that have examined the impact of such initiatives are quite...
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Network-Based Business Simulation Activities in Technical Professional Education
Vassilios C. Vescoukis; Symeon Retalis; Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 11, No. 3 (December 2003) pp. 169–191
For a long time on-the-job training has been considered as the single point of contact of technical education with the real world job market. Indeed, traditional on-the-job training activities are of great educational value and complement uniquely...
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A Learning Research Informed Design and Evaluation of a Web-Enhanced Object Oriented Programming Seminar
Stavroula C. Georgantaki; Symeon D. Retalis
Journal of Information Systems Education Vol. 18, No. 2 (2007) pp. 243–253
"Object-Oriented Programming" subject is included in the ACM Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs in Computer Science as well as in Curriculum for K-12 Computer Science. In a few research studies learning problems and ...
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Skills and Competencies of Trainers in E-Learning
Lucy Avraamidou; Symeon Retalis; Charalambos Vrasidas
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 3592–3599
During the past few years there have been strides in the advancement of technology that make feasible innovative learning possibilities, such as e-learning. In response to this call for documentation of such skills, the aim of this paper is to...
Topics: Training, Competencies
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Utilising a collaborative macro-script to enhance student engagement: A mixed method study in a 3D virtual environment
Hara Bouta; Symeon Retalis; Fotini Paraskeva
Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 501–517
This study examines the effect of using an online 3D virtual environment in teaching Mathematics in Primary Education. In particular, it explores the extent to which student engagement - behavioral, affective and cognitive - is fostered by such...
Language: English
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Moving Bodies to Moving Minds: A Study of the Use of Motion-Based Games in Special Education
Panagiotis Kosmas; Andri Ioannou; Symeon Retalis
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 62, No. 6 (2018) pp. 594–601
From an embodied learning perspective, the active human body can alter the function of the brain and therefore, the cognitive process. In this work, children's activity using motion-based technology is framed as an example of embodied learning. The...
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From Pedagogical Paradigms to Hypermedia Design Patterns: Where to start?
Franca Garzotto; Symeon Retalis; Aimilia Tzanavari; Ignazio Cantoni
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 4221–4226
Several studies exist that have reached the conclusion that there are significant correlations between learning style and learning outcome. Therefore, it becomes apparent that since a successful instructor is one who achieves the best "learning...
Topics: Multimedia, Learning Outcomes, Students
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Leveraging the 1:1 iPad Approach for Enhanced Learning in the Classroom
Symeon Retalis; Fotini Paraskeva; Aikaterini Alexiou; Zoi Litou; Theofili Sbrini; Youla Limperaki
Educational Media International Vol. 55, No. 3 (2018) pp. 213–230
Mobile technologies are integrated parts of our lives, and their use in educational settings could provide new, exciting opportunities for teaching and learning. The integration of the iPad in education, in particular, is thought to bring a paradigm ...
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Learning Design Rashomon II: Exploring One Lesson through Multiple Tools
Luis P. Prieto; Yannis Dimitriadis; Brock Craft; Michael Derntl; Valerie Emin; Mary Katsamani; Diana Laurillard; Elizabeth Masterman; Symeon Retalis; Eloy Villasclaras
Research in Learning Technology Vol. 21 (2013)
An increasing number of tools are available to support the learning design process at different levels and from different perspectives. However, this variety can make it difficult for researchers and teachers to assess the tool that is best suited...