E-Learn 2011--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
Oct 18, 2011
Editors
Curtis Ho; Meng-Fen Grace Lin
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 454
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Examining cultural and technological barriers to Native American students’ use of online college degree programs
Kelly Newell & Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman, United States
Though created as a way to provide wide-spread access to higher education to rural and place-bound students and communities, distance education, and primarily online degree programs, are not highly... More
pp. 331-336
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A Study on ESL Learning in Early Engineering Education using Smart Phones
Yukihito Nishida & Tetsuya Sato, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Kobe City College of Technology, Japan
This paper is a report on the findings of a study conducted on an early engineering educational college regarding ESL(English as a Second Language) learning using smart phones with learning data... More
pp. 337-342
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Achieving Successful Transformation of Large-Enrollment, Introductory Engineering Classroom into Quality Online Instruction by Adapting Proven Instructional Strategies
Pil-Won On, Hani Salim & Mary Myers, University of Missouri, United States
With the growing interests of promoting quality learning in Engineering, it has been questionable concerning the feasibility of the way that engineering has been traditionally taught. In this study... More
pp. 343-346
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Assuring Quality Learning with Interactive Fundamental Agricultural Resource Materials (iFARM)
Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, United States; Lori Snyder, Purdue University, United States
Interactive Fundamental Agricultural Resource Modules or “iFARM” is web-based interactive modules that demonstrate ways to approach complex agricultural situations which are viable to learning... More
pp. 347-351
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No More Boot Camp: A Viable Option of Preparing Students for Pollution Prevention (P2) Internship through Quality Online Instruction
Pil-Won On, Marie Steinwachs & Mary Myers, University of Missouri, United States
It is common that the coursework for internship preparation is offered through an intensive one-week session in a face-to-face setting, so called “P2 Boot Camp”, in which students are intended to... More
pp. 352-354
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Sharing an Open Resource in Medical Education
Alex Parisky, Paul McKimmy & Rachel Boulay, University of Hawaii at Manoa, United States
As the Internet continues to advance new technologies and ideas, we must look for opportunities to collaborate, share and leverage our educational resources in higher education. Sharing educational... More
pp. 355-361
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BreakDrink.com: Informal Learning & Alternative Professional Development for Higher Education Professionals
Laura Pasquini, University of North Texas, United States; Jeff Jackson, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, United States
Economic impact is deep & challenging higher education institutions around the globe. Many training & development budgets are non-existent, which has spawned a growth of grass-roots initiatives for... More
pp. 362-364
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An Online Educational Framework for Second Language Teaching
Stephen Peridore & Christine Lines, College of Southern Nevada, United States
Although teaching online is becoming more prevalent, teaching English as a Second Language online is still in its infancy. This paper focuses on the best practices of two tenured English as a... More
pp. 365-368
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Bringing Technology to Rural/Remote Areas: 21st Century Teacher Education
Patricia Peterson, Stephen Showalter & Maureen Hengl, Northern Arizona University, United States
In response to the need for special education teachers in rural areas with high numbers of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional (CLDE) students, four innovative programs (PRISE, LEAD, ... More
pp. 369-372
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Using Project Based Learning Approach to Teach Educational Technology
Sharon Peterson, Western Michigan University, United States
EDT3470, a required course for pre-service, elementary education students at Western Michigan University, focused on individual assignments using different software programs. Instructors of... More
p. 373
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Interactive 3-Dimensional Visualization of Wind System Driven by a Pressure Gradient
Chandra Prayaga, Physics Department, University of West Florida, United States; Jason Aguayo, Computer Science department, University of West FL, United States; Lakshmi Prayaga, Engineering and Computer Technology Department, Univ of West FL, United States
Abstract: This paper reports the design of an interactive 3D visualization of a wind system driven by a pressure gradient, implemented in Unity 3D. The visualization makes the concepts of pressure ... More
pp. 374-379
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Best Practices in Design and Development of Data Visualization for a Heterogeneous Audience in an Online Delivery Format
Lakshmi Prayaga, University Of West Florida, United States; Karen Rasmussen, University of West Florida, United States
Data Visualizations is a relatively new topic being introduced into undergraduate and graduate programs such as information technology, computer science, statistics and other related disciplines.... More
pp. 380-385
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Creating Leaders for E-Learning: A Problem Based Learning Approach to Being a Catalyst
Christine Sabieh, Notre Dame University, Lebanon
The paper maps out the journey taken by a sample of school leaders enrolled in a MA class. Change and diffusion can only happen when educational leaders explore the intended change within its... More
pp. 386-395
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A preliminary report on a novel combination of multiple laboratory types in a module on analogue electronics
Dag Andras Hals Samuelsen & Olaf Hallan Graven, Buskerud University College, Norway
A remote laboratory has been set up in an exercises program for an Analogue Electronics module. The motivation for the use of the remote laboratory is that students often struggle with complex... More
pp. 396-400
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Teaching Japanese Writing with a Smartpen
Andrea Shea, Pepperdine University, United States
This paper is a report on the design, implementation, and findings of a study conducted on the use of a Smartpen for teaching Japanese writing at the college level. Since this class covers all... More
pp. 401-403
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Living Curriculum: Computing Education
Ranjana Shukla & Kathiravelu Ganeshan, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Living Curriculum is where students learn through inquiry, collaboration, reflection and problem-solving and engage in complex conversations with their tutors as well as others. Students learn... More
pp. 404-413
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Utilizing E-learning, peer mentors, and the first-year experience to create a synergy for student success.
Bernita Sims-Tucker & Darlene Jackson-Bowen, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, United States
This presentation will present an overview of the first-year experience program utilizing a synergy for student success at a higher education institution in rural Maryland. The presentation will... More
pp. 414-415
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Do’s and Don’ts in Synchronous and Asynchronous e-Learning Design
Meiyi Song, Defense Language Institute, United States; Cole Schober, University of Oregon, United States
Converting an instructor-led course to an online course is not just as simple as putting PowerPoint slides online. In addition to adapting the content, the delivery format and interactive... More
p. 416
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Professional Development Program, University at Albany
Rebecca Stanley & Penny Kurtz, Professional Development Program, United States
The Professional Development Program partners with local, state and federal agencies and organizations to develop and deliver award-winning e-learning products. We will showcase several products... More
p. 417
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Usability Testing: A Key Component in e-Learning Design
Rebecca Stanley & Penny Kurtz, Professional Development Program, United States
Although common practice among web developers, usability testing is largely overlooked as a component of the development process for e-learning courses. As a training organization that has created ... More
pp. 418-423
