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ED-MEDIA 2007--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications

Jun 25, 2007

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Craig Montgomerie; Jane Seale

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Number of papers: 702

  1. The Use of Learning Protocols for Re-Learning in CSCL

    Michael Oehl & Hans-Ruediger Pfister, University of Lueneburg, Germany

    CSCL is often conducted using a chat environment. A frequent problem with conventional chat is the incoherence of contributions to the learning discourse. What we call the 'learning protocol... More

    pp. 1902-1907

  2. Towards Developing Appropriate Methods for Analysing Collaborative Small Group Problem-Based Learning in Software Engineering Education

    Peter Oriogun, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

    This article exploits the theoretical underpinning of a semi-structured approach to CMC transcript analysis called SQUAD (Suggestion, Question, Unclassified, Answer, Delivery - coding categories... More

    pp. 1908-1916

  3. Digital Publishing and Virtual Mobility in a Creative Knowledge Network

    J Fiona Peterson, School of Creative Media, RMIT University, Australia; Barbara de la Harpe, Design & Social Context, RMIT University, Australia; Marsha Berry, Les Horvat & Pauline Anastasiou, School of Creative Media, RMIT University, Australia

    A global university requires educational experiences that internationalize the curriculum and actively shift the pedagogy. Our university of technology is committed to building a 'global passport' ... More

    pp. 1917-1922

  4. Helping Themselves to Audiographics: Students Lead Their Own Learning

    John Pettit, The Open University, United Kingdom

    Abstract: this paper reports findings from a study of the work of a student-led learning group that operated in an audiographics environment within an educational programme. The group was largely... More

    pp. 1923-1930

  5. The effect of peer collaboration and collaborative learning on motivation and persistence in learner-paced distance courses

    Bruno Poellhuber, Université de Montreal, Canada; Martine Chomienne, SOFAD, Canada

    In an attempt to find ways to improve persistence rates in its distance courses, the Cegep@distance introduced different forms of collaboration (peer interaction and collaborative learning... More

    pp. 1931-1940

  6. Tapping Youth as Tech Leaders: A Discussion of Expertise, Learning, and Mutual Benefit Within Collaborative IT Initiatives

    Carol Thompson, Rowan University, United States; Lisa Bouillion, University of Illinois, United States; Donna DeGennaro, Montclair State University, United States

    Increasingly youth organizations use technologies both to draw youth in and, optimally, to reconnect them to their communities in new ways. Our data indicate that youth who engage in projects... More

    pp. 1941-1946

  7. Collaborative Second Language Learning in Joint Attention with Three Combined Images from Distant Places

    Keiko Tsujioka & Takanori Maesako, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Japan; Osamu Morikawa, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

    ABSTRUCT: This paper will show new extensions to HyperMirror projects, which allow us to exist in the world of gWhat I See is What you see h (WISIWYS) (Morikawa 2000). A HyperMirror provides... More

    pp. 1947-1953

  8. Teaching “Global Project Management” with Distributed Team Projects

    Randy Weinberg, Carnegie Mellon University, United States; Benjamin GAN Kok Siew, Sinagpore Management University, Singapore

    The education of rising professionals must keep pace with changing forces of globalization and the realities of distributed work. Students who understand the basics of global project management, ... More

    pp. 1954-1959

  9. Grouping Techniques for Small Project Teams in Online Learning Environments

    Laura White, University of West Florida, United States

    Abstract: Participation in and facilitation of small group project teams present unique benefits and challenges in online learning environments. A study of grouping techniques used to form small... More

    pp. 1960-1968

  10. Regardless of how innovative the faculty may be: Addressing Faculty Concerns and Differences about Adoption of New Technologies

    Mansour Aldojan, Ohio university, United States

    Abstract: Despite the rapid growth of technological programs, faculty are often unwilling to integrating new technologies into their courses format. This paper addresses the common sources of... More

    pp. 1969-1972

  11. Teaching and Learning with Laptop Computers: Perspectives of Faculty & Preservice Teachers and Implications for Future Practice

    Abdulaziz BinTaleb, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

    The proposed paper summarizes the findings of a Ph.D. dissertation study sought to understand faculty and preservice teachers' perceptions of the impact of a Laptop Initiative on teaching practices... More

    pp. 1973-1975

  12. Ensuring the Learning in eLearning: The Must Do's of Course Design

    Janet Buckenmeyer, Purdue University Calumet, United States; David Freitas, Indiana University South Bend, United States

    The demand for distance education is increasing as more people look for ways to achieve their educational goals without sacrificing other responsibilities. Distance programs are expanding (note the... More

    pp. 1976-1979

  13. Designing e-Learning strategies for success in higher education institutions: a case study comparison between Canada and Mexico

    Martha Burkle, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada; Sandra Meredith, Monterrey TEC, Mexico

    This paper is the result of an ongoing analysis and comparison of two different e-learning strategies developed one in Canada (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) and the other one in Mexico ... More

    pp. 1980-1988

  14. FrancoToile: a digital video library to develop cultural literacy in French.

    Catherine Caws & Stewart Arneil, University of Victoria, Canada

    In this paper we will present FrancoToile, a work-in progress project initiated in the summer of 2006 at the University of Victoria, and its pedagogical implementation in a French culture course.... More

    pp. 1989-1994

  15. Relationships between Online Discussion and Project Work: A Case Study from Qualitative Perspective

    Chi-Cheng Chang, Institute of Technological & Vocational Education, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

    The purpose of the study is to investigate the correlation between each group's performances of participation in online discussion and their achievements of project works. Research result reveals, ... More

    pp. 1995-2001

  16. The Use of Commercial Game Technology to Teach Video Production – Some Initial Results

    Ryan Flynn, NIgel Newbutt & Mohammad Dastbaz, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom; Jian Jun Zhang, Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

    The use of commercial games to teach has been a hot topic of debate in the education sector for many years, but there seems to be a dearth of practical applications of the theory. This paper aims... More

    pp. 2002-2007

  17. The Journey to Best Practices: Results of a Two-Year Study of e-Portfolio Implementation in Beginning Composition Courses

    Janice Fournier & Cara Lane, Catalyst Research and Development, University of Washington, United States; Steven Corbett, Expository Writing Program, University of Washington, United States

    In this paper, we present a case of implementing new technology. New technologies are often described or introduced to teachers and administrators in terms of their ideal use. Such accounts of ... More

    pp. 2008-2016

  18. The Implementation of the Virtual Learning Environment System (VLES) in Teaching Mathematics

    Leila Gano, University of the East, Philippines

    Virtual Learning Environment System (VLES) is an online virtual classroom that simulates the actual classroom situation. It can be accessed only by enrolled students with the aid of a User Name and... More

    pp. 2017-2023

  19. An Exploratory Study Of The Open Source Software Environment In A Software Engineering Graduate Course

    Xun Ge, Yifei Dong & Kun Huang, University of Oklahoma, United States

    An open-source software (OSS) learning environment was integrated into a graduate software engineering course, in which students learned software engineering processes through working in groups on ... More

    pp. 2024-2031

  20. Digital Storytelling and iPods: Content Delivery for the 21st Century K-12 Classroom

    Christopher Greer, Georgia College and State University, United States

    Abstract: The video iPod is a ubiquitous device that has changed the way people listen to music and watch video. Georgia College & State University (GC&SU) was one of the first institutions in the ... More

    pp. 2032-2034