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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Active Content: A New Concept for Improving Efficiency of E-Learning in the Workplace
Tinko Stoyanov, Technical University of Sofia, campus Plovdiv, Bulgaria
This paper presents research results of a new concept of making e-learning more efficient by shifting from the traditional textbook paradigm to a new structure of the learning content by... More
pp. 424-429
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A Hospital and University Collaboration: An E-Learning Solution
Bude Su, California State University, Monterey Bay, United States; Matthew Binder, Teresa Sundholm & Francisco Rivas, California State Universit Monterey Bay, United States
Work place training and performance development is a permanent and crucial component in today’s professional and occupational environment. As a rapidly expanding instructional approach and... More
pp. 430-435
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A Usage analysis of mobile literacy e-Learning program “Mobami”- from the perspective of access to contents and rule making tendency -
Ema Tanaka, Waseda University, Institute for Digital Society, Japan; Nagayuki Saito, Aoyama Gakuin University Human Innovation Research Center, Japan; Eri Yatsuzuka, Mirai Factory, Japan
This paper reports usage analysis of free non-formal education style e-learning program “Mobami” designed to improve mobile literacy of teens and their parents. The access log analysis shows that... More
pp. 436-441
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Basic Hawaiian Mythology: Creating an immersive 3D virtual game-like environment to engage student learning
Adam Tanare & Peter Leong, University of Hawaii-Manoa, United States
Hawaiian mythology holds highly valuable sacred knowledge of a fascinating nation of rich culture and legends. The goal of this project was to educate participants on Basic Hawaiian Mythology... More
p. 442
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A Synthesis of Current Mobile Learning Guidelines and Frameworks
Ed Teall, San Diego State University, United States; Minjuan Wang, San Diego State, United States; Victor Callaghan, University of Essex, United Kingdom
As mobile devices with wireless access become more readily available, learning delivered via mobile devices of all types must be designed to ensure successful learning. This paper addresses three... More
pp. 443-451
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Using Classical Item Analysis to Validate Learning Paths in an Online Course
Sylvia Tidwell Scheuring, Arroki, Inc, United States; David Niemi & Larry Rudman, Kaplan, Inc, United States
This study compares the instructional sequences defined by experts for an online course with the learning paths indicated by measurement data. The goal was to determine which of the expert... More
pp. 452-457
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Knowledge Sharing Using Virtual Communities of Practice
Dumisani Tsela, Raymond Kekwaletswe & Fezile Matsebula, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa; Emmanuel Howe, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Swaziland
Since instructors are seldom available for consultation, the alternative for learners is to turn to knowledgeable peers for knowledge sharing. This paper argues that virtual communities of practice... More
pp. 458-466
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Exposing Gaps in Students’ Mental Model of the Neuron : Comparing traditional neuroscience instruction of the Action Potential to Layered, Iterative Visual External Representations
Satyugjit Virk & John Black, Teachers College Columbia University, United States
Students were run in two groups, one consisting of a series of animations depicting neural signal transmission at the cellular and molecular levels using iterative visualizations, where a... More
pp. 467-473
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The Absence of Language and Culture in E-Learning Design Principles
Bradley Wiggins, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, United States
The coherence principle of multimedia instruction asserts that the addition of interesting material can hurt or impede learning. Interesting material is understood as extraneous information.... More
pp. 474-479
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An Analysis of Task Structure, Media Type, Learner Engagement, and Learning Outcomes in a Tutorial Designed to Teach Learners to Critique a Work of Art.
Nancy Wood, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division, United States
This presentation will describe a new research project that will analyze the relationships of media type, task type, and learner engagement with media on learners’ critical thinking skills, in a... More
pp. 480-485
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Creating a Process-Based Test to Evaluate the Impact of Innovation Courses
Geoff Wright & Jacob Wheadon, Brigham Young University, College of Engineering, United States
Innovation is an integral component of success in today’s workplace. Currently there has been an increased trend to teach and promote innovation in businesses and schools. Various companies and... More
pp. 486-488
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Findings from Net Geners’ Multi-Modal and Multi-Task Learning
Robert Zheng, University of Utah, United States
The paper focuses on an important aspect in Net Geners’ learning, that is, multi-modal/multi-task learning. The findings of the study revealed that multi-tasks can induce high cognitive load thus... More
pp. 489-493
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Factors Associated With The Performance In The National Achievement Test Among The Elementary Schools In The Western Towns Of Tarlac
Ronaldo Agustin, Department of Education, Elementary School, Philippines
The study was conducted to ascertain the relationship of NAT PS to performance indicators such as enrolment, classroom-pupil ratio, teacher-pupil ratio,graduation and achievement, textbook-pupil... More
pp. 504-511
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MBA On Line:Is Challenging Peer Work Motivating? Is It Mastered?
Caroline Akhras, Notre Dame University, Lebanon
Deciding to go the extra mile to continue self-development does not necessarily mean learning to assimilate online technology into one’s field of expertise though it has been found that general... More
pp. 512-521
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Use & Awareness of Electronic Resources in Teaching & Learning at the University of Bahrain
Mustafa Alabbasi, univrsity of Bahrain - e-learning center, Bahrain
The aims of this research were to investigate, analyse and discuss the use of and needs for ER and existing training in promoting and enhancing the quality of teaching and research activities... More
pp. 522-523
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ICT Infrastructure of Blended Learning in Higher Education
Areej Aljahni, The University of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Technology enhanced learning adoption tends to be more advanced in the West than in the Arab world, limiting such cultural radiation in Arab nations, with limited literature relating to the Arab... More
pp. 524-533
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Teacher Evaluation theme unit Open University
Panagiotis Anagnostou, Secondary Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, University of Sofia, Greece; Grigorov Alexander, Univercity of Sofia Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgaria
In the following work an effort will be made to record the work of an exterior evaluator from an Open University which is about the evaluation of the teachers of a certain theme unit using ... More
pp. 534-538
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Are Educational Video Games All They’re Cracked Up To Be?: A Physiological Approach For Measuring Engagement in Educational Video Games vs. Conventional Learning Techniques
Marvin Andujar, Kean University, United States; Josh Ekandem, Ignacio Alvarez, Melva James & Juan Gilbert, Clemson University, United States
This paper investigates the benefits of learning from educational video games compared to learning by reading from a text document. The participants were exposed to Lewis and Clark expedition via ... More
pp. 539-544
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Five Lessons Learned In Launching Online Master Degree Programs at a Traditional U.S. Law School
Timothy Arcaro, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, United States
In 2001, the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, launched its first online masters degree program: the Master of Science in Health Law (M.S.H.L.). ... More
p. 545
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A Study on the Reliability and the Validity of the Kidde Mach Scale in Iranian Primary School Children
Mozhgan Arefi, islamic azad university khorasgan branch, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of Kidde Mach scale with primary school children. In this study, 188 children (89 girls, 99 boys) ranging in age from 9 to 12... More
pp. 546-550