ED-MEDIA 2004--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
2004
Editors
Lorenzo Cantoni; Catherine McLoughlin
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 925
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Minimising Digital Divide using Information and Communication Technologies
Nitya L. Karmakar, University of Western Sydney, Australia; Pedro Isaias, Universidade Aberta (Portuguese Open University), Portugal
The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the major applications of the Internet to address the issue of digital divide and how to close the gap. The Information and Communication... More
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We're on the road to...
Erik Duval, Katholieke Univ. Leuven, Belgium
The field of "Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications" is now at least 40 years old. Yet, it can be argued that we have failed to make any real impact on the way most people learn. ... More
pp. 3-8
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B2B Architecture for Integration of Educational Institutions
Vangel Ajanovski, Anastas Mishev & Margita Kon-Popovska, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics
This is a proposal of a specialized business-to-business platform for integration of educational centers, much like a statewide educational marketplace. This platform tries to match supply and... More
pp. 9-14
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Freelib: A Self-sustainable Digital Library for Education Community
Ashraf Amrou, Kurt Maly & Mohamed Zubair, Old Dominion University, United States
Abstract: Digital libraries are the cornerstones of modern learning environment. They provide an infrastructure for publishing and managing quality content so it is discovered easily and... More
pp. 15-20
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Improving the interoperability between distinct educational metadata schemas using ISO 11179
Yolaine Bourda, Supélec, France; Nicolas Delestre, INSA Rouen, France
The IEEE LOM is now standardized since July 2002 but it is not the only one standard used to describe learning objects. Application profiles based on the LOM and other educational metadata schemas ... More
pp. 21-27
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Harnessing Scalable and Future Proof Teachware for Existing Learning Management Systems by Providing a Service Based Middleware
Maik Bunschkowski, Lars Kornelsen, Daniel Reichart, Marc Röser, Djamshid Tavangarian, Denny Voigt & Matthias Waldhauer, University of Rostock, Germany
For e-learning initiatives, the ability for delivering high-quality, customised teaching and learning material is a crucial factor for success. XML based document description languages play a key... More
pp. 28-36
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Integrated Design of Real Spaces and Virtual Information Spaces Supporting Creativity and Learning
Norbert Streitz & Darmstadt Germany
In this talk, I will report about new ideas and concepts on extending the scope of human-computer interaction, collaboration and learning support not only from desktops to electronic meeting room ... More
pp. 36-38
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An Ontology and A Semantic Web Application with Responsive Dissemination Features
Sara Dexter, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, United States; Michael B. Knapp, Green River Data Analysis, United States
We present a Semantic Web application that draws upon an ontology that was created in order to catalog technical assistance resources for targeted audiences of educators. The application has... More
pp. 37-43
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Reuse of Educational Resources through Telematic Means (ARIADNE at HOME)g
In this invited presentation, I will present some of the results of our work on reuse of educational resources. Most of this work has been carried out in the framework of HOME ('Hypermedia Object... More
pp. 39-40
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Acadia Advantage – Computerizing a Campuso
Glenn MacDougall, Tomasz Müldner & Ivan Tomek, Acadia University, Canada
In 1996, Acadia University joined a small number of North American universities who embarked on a transition to a fully computerized campus. The adopted strategy was to equip each student and... More
pp. 41-46
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Wardriving around Campus: Assessing the security of selected campus WLANs
James Duggan, Dokkyo University, Japan
As in business environments and residential homes, wireless networking is quickly finding its way into educational institutions. Unfortunately, wireless users are often unaware of the vulnerability... More
pp. 44-49
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Developing Systematic Quality E-learning Content
Hamdi Erkunt, Bogazici University, Turkey
Although team approach to courseware development is generally advised, a framework is not available with defined roles and strategies. Developing quality content is possible by meeting the required... More
pp. 50-55
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Getting Ready For Mobile Learning
Tiong Goh, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand; Dr Kinshuk, Massey University, New Zealand
From e-learning to m-learning, mobile learning is going to be the next wave of learning environment. But many issues regarding mobile learning have not exhaustively been covered. This paper focuses... More
pp. 56-63
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Strategic Software Engineering Decisions Concerning the System’s Architecture and the Development Environment for an Internet-Based Business Simulation
Alexander Hampel, University of Vienna, Austria; Edward Bernroider, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Austria
This paper presents a next step in the development of the computer-based business simulation framework SF PROST designed by the Business Information Systems Group at the University of Vienna. To... More
pp. 64-65
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Learning Objects: User Perspectives on the Conditions Surrounding Their Use
Tim Hand, TAFE NSW, Australia
Abstract: Learning object literature has traditionally focussed on developing technical infrastructures which enable reusability, interoperability, and the management of digital rights. The... More
pp. 66-72
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Initial Evaluation Results of a Blended Continuing Medical Education
Elizabeth Hanlis, University of Alberta, Canada; Denis Choquette, Montreal University, Canada; Paul Abbass, Merck Frosst Canada Ltd., Canada; Maria Ospina, University of Alberta, Canada
According to the Canadian Rheumatology Association there is a shortage of rheumatologists across Canada to meet the needs of people with musculoskeletal disorders. To overcome this situation, a mid... More
pp. 73-77
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Closing the Interoperability Gap: Connecting Open Service Interfaces with Digital Repository Interoperability
Scott Thorne & Jeff Merriman, MIT/OKI, United States; Marek Hatala, Simon Fraser University, Canada; Griff Richards, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada
Interoperability between e-learning systems and repositories is one of the hottest topics in e-learning community. With an availability of standards and specification for the single learning... More
pp. 78-83
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Polka: a Repeat-Playable-Drawing System for Drawings in Scientific Model Leaning
Toshihiro Hayashi, Saga University, Japan; Yuki Naruo & Hayashi Nakayama, University of Miyazaki, Japan
The authors focus on a style of scientific model learning with Drawings that students reflect their drawing processes using the playback function of a drawing system. They call the drawing system... More
pp. 84-87
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Architectures for constructive multimedia learning environments: challenges for narrative teaching models
Huberta Kritzenberger, Hochschule der Medien, Germany
The growing interest in narrative teaching models in the field of e-learning reflects the central role of narrative in cognition. Furthermore, storytelling seems to have a potentioal to fulfill... More
pp. 88-95
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Towards Contextual Metadata to Increase Learning Object Technology Effectiveness
Dejan Ljubojevic, John Cook & Tom Boyle, Learning Technology Research Institute, United Kingdom
This paper describes our approach to investigating the use of the Learning Object resource-pool to support task based learning on the introductory, undergraduate programming course. The framework... More
pp. 96-101
