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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Vizipen: A System for Automatic Generation of Multimedia Concept Presentations
Velmurugan Mariappan & Y. Alp Aslandogan, The University of Texas at Arlington, United States
In this paper, we present Vizipen, a system for semi-automatic generation of multimedia concept presentations. The name Vizipen stands for "Virtually Zero Input Presentation Environment." The... More
pp. 2812-2818
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A Reiterated Classroom
Todd Marks, Brian Espinola, Tony Mangerie & Standy Stasko, mediaEdge, a division of Exceptional Software Strategies Inc, United States
The intent of this paper is to detail how mediaEdge's Reiterate™ Technology can be used to create the next generation of electronic classroom. Reiterate™ can be used to combine video and audio of a... More
pp. 2819-2822
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Using Annotated Animation to Illustrate Mathematical Proofs
David Martland, Kingston University, United Kingdom
Explaining by showing can be a very powerful tool for learning. A similar method is based on the use of annotated animations which can be applied to mathematical proofs, or similar proofs which are... More
pp. 2823-2828
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Adaptive Synchronization of Learning-Media among Semi-Synchronous Learners
Kenji Matsuura, Kazuhide Kanenishi, Tomiaki Morikawa, Masahiko Katayama, Yasuo Miyoshi & Yoneo Yano, Tokushima University, Japan
This paper describes a new virtual classroom environment with adaptive synchronization of learning media among semi-synchronous learners. Based on the asynchronous learning environment, all the... More
pp. 2829-2834
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An eBay™+Amazon™ Model for Online Learning Systems
Patricia McGee, The University of Texas at San Antonio, United States
Although Learning/Content/Course Management Systems (L/CMS) in higher education and industry are becoming mainstream, functions and tools that support learning design has yet to follow. A careful... More
pp. 2835-2839
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Hypermedia Navigation Concepts for Lecture Recordings
Holger Schneider, Library Information System, University of Oldenburg, Germany; Olaf Müller & Oliver Vornberger, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Osnabrück, Germany; Robert Mertens, Virtual Teaching Support Center, University of Osnabrück, Germany
This paper introduces a complete hypermedia navigation concept for lecture recordings, along with virtPresenter, a prototype software tool for automatic generation of hypermedia user interfaces for... More
pp. 2840-2847
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Sakai: An Open Source Collaboration & Learning Environment
Amitava Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
Sakai is delivering a Collaboration & Learning Environment that includes an integrated open source framework comprising an enterprise portal, a course management system, and a Tool Portability... More
pp. 2848-2852
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Demonstrating How to Edit Videotapes by Using Adobe Premiere Software in the Field of Education
Minjung Moon, The George Washington University, United States
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate how to edit videotapes with Adobe Premiere software for the use of videotapes in the field of education. The presenter demonstrates on a laptop... More
pp. 2853-2855
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E-learning Development, Sharable Learning Objects And Authoring Tools
Scott Wilson, E-Learning-4-U, Inc., United States; Roger Mundell, Royal Roads University, Canada
In this session you will hear how cutting edge technologies have truly made a difference to private and public sector organizations using instructional strategies and tools that were developed in a... More
pp. 2856-2857
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Grocevi: A Tool for Visualizing the Group Interaction Processes of a Web-Based Learning Community
Sami Nikula & Erkki Sutinen, Department of Computer Science, University of Joensuu, Finland
The analysis of group interaction processes has become increasingly important in modern learning environments. These analyses are particularly useful in collaborative settings and learning... More
pp. 2858-2864
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MOVE- integrating information and communication perspectives of interaction in mobile learning environments
Carljohan Orre & Ulf Hedestig, Department of Informatics, Umeå University, Sweden
This paper brings forward the realization of a learning environment that involves mobile technologies integrated with stationary technologies. The paper make a distinction between information and... More
pp. 2865-2872
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Getting Them To See The Light – Leveraging Technology For The Peer Evaluation Process
Sunay Palsole & Kimberley Helms, The University of Texas at El Paso, United States
In large enrollment classes, the process of peer evaluation is important to team-based learning. This process, however, can create a time-consuming dilemma for the instructor, who has merely been a... More
pp. 2873-2875
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Conceptual Design of an expert system for higher education
Marcos Pinto, CUNY - Graduate Center, United States
One of the old technological questions asks if machines can think. If thought is defined as something biological, then almost by definition a machine cannot think. An area of Artificial... More
pp. 2876-2880
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How the Exercise Format-Editor Supports the Design of Interactive Learning Tasks
Antje Proske, Hermann Körndle & Susanne Narciss, Psychology of Learning & Instruction, TU Dresden, Germany
A common possibility to initiate active information processing in multimedia instruction is to provide different complex and difficult learning tasks. Hence, the question of how to design and... More
pp. 2881-2887
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ePresence: An Open Source Interactive Webcasting and Archiving System for eLearning
Kelly Rankin, Ron Baecker & Peter Wolf, University of Toronto, Canada
ePresence is a system for interactive webcasts that are accessible in real-time by remote viewers and retrospectively by archive viewers who can browse and search for what they want to see. It is... More
pp. 2888-2893
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Accessibility and Usability in e-Learning System
Jesmin Runa, Kings College(University of London), United Kingdom
In this paper we will discuss critical universal accessibility[1] and universal usability[2] issues in e-learning resources and virtual learning environments (VLE). This report highlights E... More
pp. 2894-2899
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A hybrid adaptation framework to support authentic learning activities in web-based environments
Alain Senteni & Mohammad Santally, VCILT, Mauritius
It is postulated that one of the main problems with e-learning environments is their lack of personalisation. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current work in the field and... More
pp. 2900-2905
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Reflections on the Collaboration and Information Management Process Using a Shared Online Bibliography and Database Manager
Nancy Sardone, Amy Lui & Sabra Brock, New York University, United States
Abstract: At all levels of academia, students are often required to collaborate in projects and activities. However, understanding the underlying processes involved in collaboration are not... More
pp. 2906-2910
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Learning scenarios for programming courses based on a CSCL and WBT support
Jörg Schellhase, Angela Frankfurth & Udo Winand, University of Kassel, Germany
The article describes different learning scenarios for programming courses for economists. The scenarios range from face-to-face lectures to online lectures. It describes the supporting tools (CSCL... More
pp. 2911-2918
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We've Got Mail! ? A New Quality of Integrating E-Mail Services Into Collaborative E-Learning Environments
Christian Schmidt, Thorsten Hampel & Thomas Bopp, Heinz Nixdorf Institut, Germany; René Sprotte, University of Paderborn, Germany
This article aims to present the new developments and possibilities of integrating e-mail services into cooperative learning- and working environments. In the course of this, the central... More
pp. 2919-2925
