Search results for author:"Vassilis Komis"
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Vassilis Komis
University of Patras
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Synchronization in Scratch: A Case Study with Education Science Students
Dimitris Nikolos; Vassilis Komis
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 34, No. 2 (April 2015) pp. 223–241
The Scratch programming language is an introductory programming language for students. It is also a visual concurrent programming language, where multiple threads are executed simultaneously. Synchronization in concurrent languages is a complex task ...
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Examining Teachers' Beliefs about ICT in Education: Implications of a Teacher Preparation Programme
Athanassios Jimoyiannis; Vassilis Komis
Teacher Development Vol. 11, No. 2 (July 2007) pp. 149–173
The survey presented in this article examines current teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. A total of 1165 primary and secondary education teachers participated in the study,...
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"Elven Elder LVL59 LFP/RB. Please PM Me": Immersion, Collaborative Tasks and Problem-Solving in Massively Multiplayer Online Games
Iro Voulgari; Vassilis Komis
Learning, Media and Technology Vol. 35, No. 2 (June 2010) pp. 171–202
Although there is strong evidence that massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) constitute environments of social interactions and effective learning, we currently lack the tools for investigating the effectiveness of the social networks emerging...
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Computer simulations in physics teaching and learning: a case study on students' understanding of trajectory motion
Athanassios Jimoyiannis; Vassilis Komis
Computers & Education Vol. 36, No. 2 (2001) pp. 183–204
A major research domain in physics education is focused on the study of the effects of various types of teaching interventions aimed to help students' alternative conceptions transformation. Computer simulations are applications of special interest...
Language: English
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A methodological framework for investigating TPACK integration in educational activities using ICT by prospective early childhood teachers
Aggeliki Tzavara; Vassilis Komis; Thierry Karsenti
Italian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 26, No. 1 (Jun 06, 2018) pp. 71–89
This paper proposes a methodological framework for the study of how the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model is integrated into educational activity design and implementation. The proposed framework was elaborated and applied in ...
Language: English Translations: English, Italiano/Italian
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The effect of group size in synchronous collaborative problem solving activities
Nikolaos Avouris; Meletis Margaritis; Vassilis Komis
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 4303–4308
In reported studies of synchronous collaborative problem solving activities, so far, there are usually groups of two partners involved. In this paper, we focus on groups of larger sizes and study through an authentic educational activity the effect...
Topics: Interaction, Collaboration
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Effect of Algorithms' Multiple Representations in the Context of Programming Education
Stefania Siozou; Nikolaos Tselios; Vassilis Komis
Interactive Technology and Smart Education Vol. 5, No. 4 (2008) pp. 230–243
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to compare the effect of different representations while teaching basic algorithmic concepts to novice programmers. Design/methodology/approach: A learning activity was designed and mediated with two...
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Can Open and Distance Learning Courses Increase Student Teachers Motivation During Their Training ?
Thierry Karsenti; Christian Depover; Vassilis Komis
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2074–2079
The goal of this study is to better understand the impact of the implementation of a compulsory Open and distance learning course on preservice teachers' motivation. Subjects were enrolled in a four-year teacher education program (n = 429) in the...
Topics: Preservice Teacher Education, Teachers, Distance Education
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Comparing computer-supported dynamic modeling and ‘paper & pencil’ concept mapping technique in students’ collaborative activity
Vassilis Komis; Marida Ergazaki; Vassiliki Zogza
Computers & Education Vol. 49, No. 4 (December 2007) pp. 991–1017
This study aims at highlighting the collaborative activity of two high school students (age 14) in the cases of modeling the complex biological process of plant growth with two different tools: the ‘paper & pencil’ concept mapping technique and the...
Language: English
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Learning Outcomes and Processes in Massively Multiplayer Online Games: Exploring the Perceptions of Players
Iro Voulgari; Vassilis Komis; Demetrios G. Sampson
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 62, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 245–270
Over the past decade research has recognised the learning potential of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs). MMOGs can be used by the technology-enhanced learning research community to study and identify good educational practices that may...
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Can distance education courses increase academic motivation?
Thierry Karsenti; Vassilis Komis; Stephane Villeneuve
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 2797–2803
The goal of this research was to better understand the impact of the implementation of a compulsory Web-based course on preservice teacher motivation. Subjects were enrolled in a four-year teacher education program (n = 429) in the province of...
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Enhancing User Support in Open Problem Solving Environments through Bayesian Network Inference Techniques
Nikolaos Tselios; Adrian Stoica; Manolis Maragoudakis; Nikolaos Avouris; Vassilis Komis
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 9, No. 4 (2006) pp. 150–165
During the last years, development of open learning environments that support effectively their users has been a challenge for the research community of educational technologies. The open interactive nature of these environments results in users...
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Heterogeneity of learning material in synchronous computer-supported collaborative modelling
Christos Fidas; Vassilis Komis; Spyros Tzanavaris; Nikolaos Avouris
Computers & Education Vol. 44, No. 2 (February 2005) pp. 135–154
This paper examines the effect of heterogeneous resources, available to students, during computer-supported collaborative problem solving. A study of collaborative modeling has been conducted in the frame of an authentic educational activity in a...
Language: English
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Educational scenarios with ICT: an operational design and implementation framework
Vassilis Komis; Aggeliki Tzavara; Thierry Karsenti; Simon Collin; Stéphanie Simard
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 3244–3251
This paper proposes a framework for designing educational scenarios that incorporate ICT as a guide for prospective and practicing teachers. The design and implementation framework for educational scenarios integrates ICT into the pedagogical...
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Beyond Logging of Fingertip Actions: Analysis of Collaborative Learning Using Multiple Sources of Data
Nikolaos Avouris; Georgios Fiotakis; Georgios Kahrimanis; Meletis Margaritis; Vassilis Komis
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 18, No. 2 (April 2007) pp. 231–250
In this article, we discuss key requirements for collecting behavioural data concerning technology-supported collaborative learning activities. It is argued that the common practice of analysis of computer generated log files of user interactions...
Topics: Databases, Behavior, Information Communication Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Software
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The implementation of Eduportfolio 3.0 in Canada and Greece: Advantages and Challenges for Future Teachers
Thierry Karsenti; Vassilis Komis; Simon Collin; Fotini Siampou
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 3786–3790
In connection with the primary theme of the ED-MEDIA conference, this presentation aims to (1) shed light on the development and features of an eportfolio system that would truly benefit everyone involved in education, both learners and educators;...
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ModellingSpace: A tool for synchronous collaborative problem solving
Nikolaos Avouris; Vassilis Komis; Meletis Margaritis; Christos Fidas
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 381–386
ModellingSpace is a new learning environment, that allows collaboration of partners, collocated or at a distance in various educational settings. This paper describes the main features of the architecture of the ModellingSpace environment and in...
Topics: Distance Education