ED-MEDIA 2001--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
2001
Editors
Craig Montgomerie; Jarmo Viteli
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 608
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Dialogic Knowledge Construction as the Crucial Issue in Network-Based Learning in Vocational Education
Helena Aarnio & Jouni Enqvist, Häme Polytechnic, Vocational Teacher Education College, Finland
The VETO-project is part of the National Strategy's goals in order to provide good learning opportunities through the use of networks in vocational education in Finland. The methodological strategy... More
pp. 1-6
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A tool to practice formal proofs
David Abraham, Liz Crawford, Leanna Lesta, Agathe Merceron & Kalina Yacef, Univ. of Sydney, Australia
This paper presents a Logic Tutor, a tool to support computer science students in their learning of logic, more specifically in their learning of formal proofs. The current tool is equipped with a... More
pp. 7-8
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Integrating a Course Delivery Platform with Information, Student Management and Administrative Systems.
Anne A'herran, James Cook Univ., Australia
This paper describes the development of an interactive online teaching and learning system model. Built first as a scoping and costing instrument, it has been transformed through use into a tool... More
pp. 9-10
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PRELIMINERY RESULTS OF A PILOT PROJECT INTERNET BASED SUBJECT REGISTRATION SYSTEM
Norhayati Ahmad, Wahidah Mansor & Nor'aini Abd Jalil, Univ. Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
This paper presents the preliminary results of a pilot project on Internet based Subject Registration System. The system allows the students to register for their relevant subjects through ... More
pp. 11-16
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The Effects of Strategies Instruction via Computer on Student Attitudes toward Mathematics Problem-Solving
Doehee Ahn, Dong-Eui Univ.
This exploratory study, utilizing a general strategy, SPIDER, and two types of computerbased instruction (CBI) programs developed by the researcher, examined the effects of explicit strategies... More
pp. 17-18
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Capturing Communication and Interaction Needs of the Users – Building Better ICT Based Learning Environments
Deborah DiDuca, BT; Raila Äijö & Johanna Leppävirta, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland; Sigrún Gunnarsdóttir, Iceland Telecom, Iceland
The design of an ICT based learning environment should combine the communication and interaction needs of different kinds of users in varied situations. The purpose of this study was to explore... More
pp. 19-20
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OrtoWeb - Instructor Networking over Internet for Orthodox Religious Education
Risto Aikonen, Department of Applied Education, University of Joensuu, Finland
This paper is a description about an ongoing development project concerning Greek Orthodox Religious Education in Finland at the information technology based environment. In the project the... More
pp. 21-22
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Improvement of University Classes Introducing Topics-based Discussion Using the Web Bulletin Board
Kanji Akahori, Tokyo Inst. of Technology, Japan
This paper describes improvement of university classes by introducing topics-based discussions using the Web Bulletin Board (WBB), as a tool for assisting discussion. Students can exchange their... More
pp. 23-24
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Promoting Best Practice in Information and Computer Science Education Through the UK National Subject Centre
Sylvia Alexander, Univ. of Ulster; Tom Boyle, Univ. of North London; Mike Joy, Univ. of Warwick
The Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) has been established to promote high quality learning and teaching in all subject disciplines in higher education. The Centre for Information and ... More
pp. 25-26
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The Evaluation of Multimedia Encyclopedia “Encarta 97”
Jill Hewitt, Sara Jones & David Messer, Univ. of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom; Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan, College of Business Studies (PAAET), Kuwait
The study presented in this paper attempts to evaluate Encarta 97, a Multimedia Encyclopedia (English Edition) in a university setting. Encarta contains the content of a traditional 29 volume... More
pp. 27-28
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Intelligent Online-Knowledge-Resources for Intentional Learning
Heidrun Allert, Hadhami Dhraief & Wolfgang Nejdl, Univ. of Hanover, Germany
This paper presents the instructional design of online knowledge resources. A project that was designed to meet an instructional need rather than to exploit the capabilities of technology. We... More
pp. 29-30
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Multimedia in Concept Maps: A Design Rationale and Web-Based Application
Sherman Alpert & Keith Grueneberg, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, United States
A concept map is a graphical representation of a person's (student's) knowledge of a domain. Concept maps have been used in educational settings for some time and many computer-based... More
pp. 31-36
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Web-Based Notes is an Inadequate Learning Resource
Alan Amory & Kevin Naicker, University of Natal, South Africa
Development of on-line courses requires the use of appropriate educational philosophies that discourage rote learning and passive transfer of information from teacher to learner. This paper reports... More
pp. 37-42
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The Educational Process in the Emerging Information Society: Conditions for the Reversal of the Linear Model of Education and the Development of an Open Type Hybrid Learning Environment
Panagiotes Anastasiades & Simos Retalis, Univ. Of Cyprus, Cyprus
The introduction of communications and information technologies in the area of education tends to create a totally different environment, which is marked by a change of the teachers' role and a... More
pp. 43-48
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Secure & Credible E-Learning systems
Sabah Jassim, University of Buckingham, United Kingdom; Dennis Anderson, Pace University, United States
E-learning is a rapidly growing concept and activity that sprung up due to advances in media technology. We are concerned with the security and credibility of evaluation and assessment in e... More
pp. 49-50
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Algorithm Visualization using QuickTime Movies
Jay Anderson, Franklin and Marshall College, United States
The steady evolution in algorithm visualization increasingly favors student interaction with the visualization over the instructor's display of the visualization. Consequently, ease of delivery, ... More
pp. 51-52
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Web-based Strategies for Improving Undergraduate Commitment to Learning
Malcolm Andrew, De Montfort University
Students need a variety of ways to encourage them to learn. Web-based learning can provide a platform for achieving this in a variety of ways, other than the simple provision of "flat" lecture... More
pp. 53-58
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Development of Technology Based Distance Learning: A Case Study of the Centre for Commerce and Administrative Studies at Athabasca University
David Annand, Athabasca University, Canada
pp. 59-60
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How Faculty Develop and Deliver Online Courses: A Task Analysis
Anne Archambault & John Nesbit, Technical Univ. of British Columbia, Canada; Louise Allen, Louise Allen & Associates, Canada
The institution-wide adoption of web-based learning technologies at the Technical University of British Columbia (TechBC) has led to a significant departure from traditional duties for faculty.... More
pp. 61-62
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Enhancing student access to the University: The integration of online and course-based material for the visually impaired.
Ray Archee & Monica Whitty, Univ. of Western Sydney, Australia
Access to information is a basic right of all students, but this entitlement is not always available to blind or visually impaired students at every Australian university. Our wish to remedy this ... More
pp. 63-64
