ED-MEDIA 2005--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Jun 27, 2005
Editors
Piet Kommers; Griff Richards
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 815
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Change of practices with the arrival of a new media (internet) : a commented example by the practices of the non professional genealogists in France
Carole Aube, University of Paris 1, France, France; Fernand Ettori, University of corsican, France, France
In France, the arrival and the computer development of the new technologies and more particularly the intervention of a new tool as Internet, modified the practices of the genealogists amateurs.... More
pp. 2-5
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Flexible E-Content
Trevor Doerksen, Alberta Online Consortium, Canada; King Huang, University of Calgary, Canada; Laurie Harrison & Anastasia Cheetham, University of Toronto, Canada
E-Content and learning objects promise reuse, accessibility, interoperability, scalability, and affordability. Issues such as intellectual property, decontextualization, technological barriers,... More
pp. 6-13
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New Challenge of Information Science Education Based on PBL Using Squeak eToy: ISEC-SeT
Takeshi Fujioka, Hideyuki Takada & Hajime Kita, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, Japan
We have designed a problem-based leaning curriculum called ISEC-SeT (Information Science Education Curriculum with Squeak eToy). This is designed for education of information science in high... More
pp. 14-21
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Engaging with E-Learning: Trialling a New Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) in Australia
Donna Gibbs & Robyn Philip, Macquarie University, Australia
The Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) is new authoring software designed to support collaborative, activity-driven learning. This paper reports on a pilot study of the implementation of... More
pp. 22-29
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Schools and Heritage: An Online Experience to Foster Situated and Collaborative Learning in Multiple Perspectives
Cristina Gomes & Bruno Pestana, Escola Superior de Educação Viseu, Portugal; Rafael Machado, Centro de Competência Nónio Viseu, Portugal
This paper reports a case study carried out within the scope of a National project in Viseu, Portugal. Heritage was the frame to launch challenges to primary schools that could foster learning in... More
pp. 30-35
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Attitude of K12 Students and Teachers for Designing Learning Systems on Field Study Tour to Super-Kamiokande
Takeharu Ishizuka & Tatsuya Horita, Shizuoka University, Japan; Jun Takahashi, Toyama University, Japan; Hiroyuki Muramatsu, Mie University, Japan; Yusuke Koshio, ICRR, The University of Tokyo, Japan
It is difficult for students to go to a science research institution at anytime they want like a museum. Even if they could go, there must be a time limit in most cases. Therefore, researcher fs... More
pp. 36-39
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Computer simulation and students' achievement in Taiwan: A meta-analysis
Yuen-luang Liao, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan; Yu-wen Chen, National Hsinchu Teachers College, Taiwan
A meta-analysis was performed to synthesize existing research comparing the effects of computer simulation with traditional instruction on students' cognitive achievement. The studies were located ... More
pp. 40-46
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A Study on ICT Literacy of Primary and Secondary Schools in Macao
Zhang Liming & Fan Chunwai, University of Macao, Macau
Since 2001 Macao government has been investing and promoting the implementation of ICT in schools. This research was commissioned by the Macao Education and Youth Affairs Bureau at the end of 2002.... More
pp. 47-51
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A Case Study on Using English Language Movies in Teaching English as Foreign Language Experiences
Yan Liu, School of Foreign Languages and Literatures of Beijing Normal University, China
This paper presents a case study of teaching English as a foreign language by using English language movies. Emphasis is placed on a specially designed movie course for students of Master of... More
pp. 52-58
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Science Teachers Training within the Frame of the State Information Policy in Education - Outcomes and the First Experience
Zdena Lustigova, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic
The paper provides a structured overview drawing on the results of the first three years of the large program of State Information Policy (SIP) in Education in the Czech Republic with a special... More
pp. 59-65
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Learner Modeling in iClass
Martin Muehlenbrock, Stefan Winterstein, Eric Andres & Andreas Meier, DFKI, Germany
The recently launched European Integrated Project iClass is developing a learning system that takes into account the multi-cultural and multilingual characteristics of its member countries in pre... More
pp. 66-71
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Insiders' Image of an Open University System in India - A Study of Perceptions of the Staff
Kantayapalem Muraimanohar, Kakatiya University, India
The present study is an empirical study focuses its attention mainly to examine the image of the administration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University from the point of view of its inside academic... More
pp. 72-78
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Quality Assurance in Distance Higher Education in India - Some Conceptual Issues
Reddy Narsi Ch, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, India; Kantayapalem Muralimanohar, Kakatiya University, India
The present paper examines the concept of Quality Assurance (QA) from different dimensions and makes an attempt to deal with some critical issues related to quality assurance in Distance Higher... More
pp. 79-85
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The changing roles of instructional technology leaders in an era of change
John Nworie, TRI-C, United States
The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the changing roles of the leaders of instructional technology units in higher education based on the findings of a study that investigated the... More
pp. 86-91
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K-12 Educators’ Anxieties and Anticipations about Alberta’s Impending SuperNet
Krista Poscente, University of Calgary, Canada; Liam Rourke & Terry Anderson, Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research, Athabasca University, Canada
The purpose of this study was to solicit educators' perceptions of a high speed, broadband network being built in the Canadian province of Alberta, the Alberta SuperNet. We interviewed eight... More
pp. 92-97
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Web Browser for Kids
Fiorella Rodriguez, University of Lima, Peru
Abstract: Nowadays the Internet had become a suitable way to encourage learning where the principal actor is the student. However, achieving the educational objectives using this new media is not ... More
pp. 98-103
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Gender Differences in Japanese College Students’ Participation in a Qualitative Study
Douglass Scott, Waseda University, Japan
Seven Japanese college students kept communication logs of their use of video-equipped cellular telephones for a period of one month. Analysis of the content of these logs revealed an unexpected... More
pp. 104-109
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E-learning for Accounting Education in Thailand
Saowanee Sitchawat, Thammasat University, Thailand
E-learning is proposed as an alternative or a supplementary method to increase the qualified accounting graduates in Thailand. This study suggests that universities assess their readiness for e... More
pp. 110-115
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Quality Benchmarking for eLearning in European Universities
Chiara Succi & Lorenzo Cantoni, University of Lugano, Switzerland
A benchmarking has been conducted in order to assess the quality level of eLearning activities in European universities. Adopting the 24 quality benchmarks proposed by the Institute for Higher... More
pp. 116-123
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The Status of the Document in the Digital Age: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Part 2
Megan Elias, History Dept., QCC, City University of New York, United States; Lori Anderson-Moseman, English Dept., QCC, City University of New York, United States; Kenneth Golden, Art Dept. QCC, City University of New York, United States; Martin Kutnowski, Music Dept. QCC, City University of New York, United States
The power and ubiquity of digital technologies has increased surveillance and control through the stockpiling of documentary evidence about individuals. Simultaneously, the easy availability of... More
pp. 124-127