E-Learn 2004--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
2004
Editors
Janice Nall; Robby Robson
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 551
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Micro-scenario Method for Designing and Re-designing the E-Learning System
Masaaki Kurosu, National Institute of Multimedia Education, Japan
In order to (re-)design the e-learning system with sufficient level of usability, the concept design at the early process of the design cycle is crucially important. For generating the well... More
pp. 1972-1977
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Problem-Based Learning in a Web-Supported Environment
Miwha Lee, Busan National University of Education
The purpose of this study was to design and develop a web-based PBL program and to examine the effects of the type of task and group composition on problem solving in a web-supported problem-based ... More
pp. 1978-1983
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Toward an e-Mentoring Framework in Group Development
Seung-hee Lee & Curtis J. Bonk, Indiana Uinversity, United States
Across educational settings, online group development is a prominent issue. Both instructors and learners can support better group development process by being aware of which stage the group is in.... More
pp. 1984-1989
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Using web-resources to enhance pre-service teacher’s training
Chi-Jui Lien, National Taipei Teachers College, Taiwan
The purposes of this study are to investigate the effectiveness of using web-resources as tool of analytic approach in teacher’s preparation. The participants are ninety pre-service teachers. ... More
pp. 1990-1995
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Effects of Different Activity Types and Time on Online Social Presence
Guan-Yu Lin & James M. Laffey, School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri - Columbia, United States
Abstract: the purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the effect of two different types of collaborative activity and time spent in group work on perceived social presence of students.... More
pp. 1996-2000
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A Qualitative Study of Computer-mediate Communication Use in Foreign Language Classroom
Huifen Lin, Kun Shan University of Technology, Taiwan; Tsuiping Chen, Kun Shan University of Technology, Taiwan
This study employed a qualitative case study approach to explore English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners' perceptions of the use of Computer-mediated Communication (CMC) to facilitate their... More
pp. 2001-2006
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The Effect of Visual Statement and Question Advance Organizers in Complementing Animated Instruction in a Web-based environment on Undergraduate Student Achievement of Different Educational Objectives
Huifen Lin, Kun Shan University of Technology, Taiwan; Khusro Kidwai, Mine Munyofu, William Swain, Bradley Ausman & Francis Dwyer, The Penn State University, United States
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of two different types of advance organizers-visual statement and visual question in complementing animated instruction. 120 undergraduate ... More
pp. 2007-2012
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The Development of Technology in Music Industry: Issues in Music Education
Pei-Ju Lin, Doctoral student, College of Education, University of Idaho, United States Minor Outlying Islands
With programs in music technology now located throughout the country, the role of using music technology in higher education has become a controversial issue. The literature shows different... More
pp. 2013-2019
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Online Facilitation in Online MBA Courses
Xiaojing Liu, Seung-hee Lee & Curtis J. Bonk, Indiana University, United States; Richard Magjuka, Indiana University, United States; Kyong-Jee Kim & Shijuan Liu, Indiana University, United States; Bude Su, Indiana University, United States; Min Shi, Indiana University, United States; Minyoung Doo, James Madison university, United States; Mengyu Zhang, Indiana University, United States; Alyssa Wise, Indiana University, United States
The purpose of this study is to understand the practice of facilitating online MBA courses at a Midwestern university which has already established a highly successful traditional MBA program. The... More
pp. 2020-2025
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Mona Listen: A Web-Based Ear Training Module for Musical Pitch Discrimination of Melodic Intervals
Christian Loh, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, United States
This study investigated the effects of Web-based pitch discrimination training on college music students' achievement in melodic interval discrimination. Mona Listen, a Web-based learning module... More
pp. 2026-2032
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An Online Dementia Care Training Program for Health Care Teams in Long Term Care Facilities: A Viable Solution for Improving Quality of Care and Quality of Life for Residents and Patients
Colla MacDonald, Emma Stodel & Lynn Casimiro, University of Ottawa, Canada
The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate an eLearning dementia care program aimed at enabling healthcare teams deliver better service to residents with dementia in long-term care (LTC) ... More
pp. 2033-2043
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A Longitudinal Study of the Barriers to Higher Education Faculty Use of Instructional Technology
Mary Nell McNeese & Lela Weems, University of Southern Mississippi, United States; Sara Kimmel, Belhaven College, United States
Fifteen survey items were administered to higher education faculty in 2001 and 2003 to assess what barriers they perceived to the implementation of instructional technology. Only one of the 15... More
pp. 2044-2049
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A Factor Analytic Study of Barriers Perceived by Students to Online Learning
Lin Muilenburg, University of South Alabama, United States; Zane Berge, UMBC, United States
We want to better understand which students will face barriers when attempting to learn online, what those barriers are, and ultimately how we can help individuals in their learning by... More
pp. 2050-2053
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Effect of Different Chunking Strategies in Complementing Animated Instruction
Mine Munyofu, William J Swain, Bradley D Ausman, Huifen Lin, Khusra Kidwai & Francis Dwyer, Penn State University, United States
The purpose of this study was to examine the instructional effectiveness of different chunking strategies used to complement animated instruction in facilitating higher level learning tasks. 120... More
pp. 2054-2056
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Healthcare Preventativeness for E-Learning During Human-Computer Interaction
Martha M Murray, CSUH- Department of Extended & Continuing Education, United States
Abstract: This paper describes preventative steps e-learners and instructors can take to prevent health related problems associated with human-computer interaction. To explore the problem a... More
pp. 2057-2061
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How College Professors Responded to Online Education
Thanh Nguyen, Bridgewater State College, United States
Love it or not, college online education will continue to expand. Obviously, we are standing at a crossroads just like when the first airplane was introduced at the time that people traveled on... More
pp. 2062-2067
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Facilitating Students' Understanding of Simple DC Circuits - Combining Simulation and Laboratory Work Together
Sami Nurmi & Tomi Jaakkola, Educational Technology Unit, University of Turku, Finland
Electricity is an important and challenging science topic at all school levels. Learners often have many difficulties in learning electricity. Previous attempts to overcome these difficulties have ... More
pp. 2068-2073
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Are Students Ready to E-Learn? The Influence of Experience with PC-Based Game Environments on Motivation
James Belanich, U.S. Army Research Institute, United States; Laura Mullin, Catholic University, United States; Karin A. Orvis, George Mason Univ., United States; Kara Orvis, Consortium of Universities and U.S. Army Research Institute, United States
PC-based games are an increasingly popular choice to facilitate training. The goal of this research was to better understand the role individual attributes, such as experience playing PC-based... More
pp. 2074-2080
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Educators’ Mental Models of Internet Services and Their Impact on Internet Use: The Case of Electronic Mail
Marina Papastergiou, University of Thessaly, Greece
Today's teachers should have an understanding of the Internet and should be capable of using its services efficiently for educational purposes. Therefore, it is essential that they develop adequate... More
pp. 2081-2086
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Assessment of Teachers' Electronic Portfolios
Teddy Parvanova, Simon Fraser University, Canada
Portfolios are personal collections of materials and artifacts reflecting teachers' experience and career. In order to be objectively reflective, portfolios must also clearly reveal author's... More
pp. 2087-2089
