ED-MEDIA 2008--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Jun 30, 2008
Editors
Joseph Luca; Edgar R. Weippl
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 907
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Implementing an Augmented Reality Application for Science Subject in Malaysian Smart Schools: The Prospect in Teaching and Learning Astronomy.
Safurah Abdul Jalil, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Ilish Asmin Samin, Multimedia College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Khaizuran Abdul Jalil, International Islamic University, Malaysia
This paper proposes an evaluation plan to explore the prospect of a new learning application which implements augmented reality (AR) technology for teaching and learning astronomy based on the... More
pp. 4-9
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Measuring Motivation in the Instruction Developed for Blended Courses
Omur Akdemir & Ozgur Murat Colakoglu, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey
The short transition from the sole use of face-to-face courses to the blended courses might lead individuals to think that adequate time is not provided for the instructional design processes ... More
pp. 10-15
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The Austrian Perspective on Educational Media, Part 1
Heidrun Allert, Forum Neue Medien Austria - Präsidium, Austria
The Austrian national e-learning network “Forum Neue Medien Austria”, founded in 2000, aims to implement a sustainable e-learning strategy at universities in Austria. It organizes a symposium which... More
pp. 16-19
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The Austrian Perspective on Educational Media, Part 2
Heidrun Allert, Forum Neue Medien Austria - Präsidium, Austria
The Austrian national e-learning network “Forum Neue Medien Austria”, founded in 2000, aims to implement a sustainable e-learning strategy at universities in Austria. It organizes a symposium which... More
pp. 20-23
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Barriers to Internet Adoption among Faculty in Saudi Arabian Universities
Khawla Al-Wehaibi, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia; Areej Al-Wabil, City University London, Saudi Arabia; Amany Alshawi, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia; Zainab Alshankity, King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia
This paper examines problems that faculty members experience in their adoption and use of Internet technologies in teaching, communication, and research. It was found that the most common barriers ... More
pp. 24-33
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The Insula Europae Project – A Multimedia Application Portal for Teaching the History of European Integration
Fabrizio Boldini & Maria Rita Bracchini, Centro Studi e Formazione Villa Montesca, Italy; Philippos Pouyioutas, Emilios Solomou & Christina Ioannou, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
This paper presents the Insula Europae project which has resulted in an e-learning portal. By making use of video, audio and animation, this interactive application presents various important... More
pp. 34-41
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Assessment of eLearning Techniques in VET within Leonardo da Vinci European Program. The Romanian Showcase
Mihai Caramihai & Irina Severin, ANPCDEFP, Romania
The Leonardo da Vinci European Program contributes to the implementation of the vocational training policy for the Community, which supports and enhances the actions of European countries. Its aim ... More
pp. 42-47
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Motivational Measure of the Instruction Compared: Instruction Based on the ARCS Motivation Theory versus Traditional Instruction in Blended Courses
Ozgur M. Colakoglu & Omur Akdemir, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey
ARCS Motivation Theory was proposed to guide instructional designers and teachers who develop their own instruction to integrate motivational design strategies into the instruction. The purpose of ... More
pp. 48-53
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Standards-Based Reform using a Teacher E-Portfolio System: A Case Study of Pre-Service Teachers in Northern Ireland
Pamela Cowan, Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom
Initiatives in e-learning and teacher education across the UK and Europe (DfES, 2005, EC, 2001, HEFCE, 2007, DE, 2004, GTCNI, 2007) led to a unique collaboration between representatives from... More
pp. 54-63
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Opening Our Eyes: E-Learning for Isolated Australians
Stephen Crump, University of Newcastle, Australia
E-learning for isolated Australians has allowed them in their own words, to “open their eyes” to the rest of Australia, and the world. In 2003, students and families in rural and remote areas of... More
pp. 64-73
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The REACT© software program: a promising way to surmount the technical and educational challenges associated with interactive distance learning in Australia
Brian Devlin, Charles darwin University, Australia
This paper complements another ED-MEDIA 2008 presentation which explains how e-learning has helped to reduce the isolation of rural and remote Australians as they engage in interactive distance e... More
pp. 74-83
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Crossing the Discipline Divide: Building Learning Contexts
Malcolm Field, Michael Vallance & Toshio Yamamoto, Future University - Hakodate, Japan
In this paper we discuss the continuing, iterative process of creating an inter-disciplinary course linking Communication and Design Technology. Although technology is an integral component of the ... More
pp. 84-89
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Linking students globally through ICT Project-Based Learning
Soon Fook Fong, Muniandy Balakrishnan & Atan Hanafi, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; Khar Thoe Ng, SEAMEO-RECSAM, Malaysia; Kean Chern Fong, Australian National University, Australia
This paper discusses on the indicators of best practices of an international program - Science Across Asia Pacific, part of Science Across the World (SAAP/SAW, http://www.scienceacross.org ). ... More
pp. 90-93
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E-learning economics: A European corporate perspective
Gianfranco Giulioni, Edgardo Bucciarelli & Domenico Scamuffa, University of Chieti-Pescara Department of Quantitative Methods and Economic Theory, Italy
The aim of the paper is to provide a preliminary analysis of the economic dynamics of corporate e-learning activities. Due to its capabilities to distribute training and critical information to... More
pp. 94-99
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Assessing Needs and Providing Recommendations for the design of a Virtual Community of Practice for HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professionals
Elizabeth Hanlis, eHanlis Inc., Canada; Paul Abbass, Merck Frosst Canada Ltd., Canada
An extensive needs assessment and literature review was conducted to determine the feasibility of a virtual community of practice for HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professionals in Canada. The results of... More
pp. 100-108
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Can the European Language Portfolio be utilized in the Japanese context? An Analysis of the Theories and Contextual Differences for Developing an E-Portfolio
Yoshikazu Ishibashi, School of Cyber Society and Culture, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Japan
This study reports an interim finding for developing an e-portfolio, which is going to be used for supporting the Japanese university students’ English learning, based on the European Language... More
pp. 109-116
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Evaluation of The Intelligent Classes In North Cyprus
Huseyin Yaratan, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey; Aytekin Isman, Sakarya University, Turkey; Hale Alibaba Erden & Hamit Caner, Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey; Ozlem Canan, Sakarya University, Turkey
As importance of technology has been realized by the administrators working for the ministry of Education, they have started being active by establishing smart classrooms to some schools since 2006... More
pp. 117-122
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Social Barriers: A Study of Teacher Candidates of Using Technology
Aytekin Isman, Zeliha Demir, Ozlem Canan & Onur Isbulan, Sakarya University, Turkey
In this century, technology and society affect to each other. For this reason, people should respect technology and society together. Innovation of technology has influenced the structure of... More
pp. 123-128
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Waltzing from Needs and Necessity to Comfort and Convenience: Online and Distance Learning at the Upper Secondary Level
Solveig Jakobsdottir, Iceland University of Education; University of Iceland, Iceland
Administrators in all 29 high schools/junior colleges in Iceland were contacted in the fall of 2005 and again in the fall of 2006 and interviewed regarding distance learning (DL) and uses of... More
pp. 129-134
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NTET (National Teachers’ Skill Test in Applied Educational Technology in Secondary and Elementary School) in China: Background, Content and Practice
Jiyou Jia, Department of Educational Technology, School of Education, Peking University, China
We introduce the Chinese NTET (National Teachers’ Skill Test in Applied Educational Technology in Secondary and Elementary School). With the background that the government has invested much in the ... More
pp. 135-144