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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Multi Use of Course Management Online Tool in a College
Vijayakumar Shanmugasundaram, Concordia College, United States
Abstract: Content delivery systems can be used as group work tools. We have been using CCAngel - a course management/ content delivery online tool for different purposes in our college. Even though... More
pp. 2926-2934
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Explorations into Teacher Moderating and Student Engagement in a Unique Synchronous Environment
Shufang Shi, Michigan State University, United States; Curtis J. Bonk, Indiana University and SurveyShare, Inc., United States; Punya Mishra, Michigan State University, United States
There is a significant gap in the research on teacher online moderation as well as in student engagement online. In response, this study explores the linkages between forms of teacher moderating... More
pp. 2935-2940
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Using Emotional Cues to Facilitate Online Learning: Visual or Verbal?
Bernadette Sibuma, Teachers College, Columbia University, United States
Research has shown that by being aware of a student's emotional state, an instructor can determine the level of interest in the topic at hand such that she can modify instruction to increase... More
pp. 2941-2942
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Enhanced Multiple Choice Question for Formative Assessment in E-learning and User Modeling
Abdur Sikder, The University of Sydney, Australia, Australia; Judy Kay, The University of Sydney, Australia
This paper describes the development of Enhanced Multiple Choice Question (EMCQ), a Balanced marking scheme for formative as well as summative assessment and user models that can be accessible by... More
pp. 2943-2949
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Classroom Pattern Detection and Alert Generation
Kevin Singley & Richard Lam, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, United States
Whereas K12 schools typically record mounds of data regarding student performance, attendance, and other behaviors over the course of a school year, rarely is that data consulted and used to inform... More
pp. 2950-2955
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Captioning On-demand and Real-time Web Multimedia – Easy-to-use Tools for Educators
Jared Smith, WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind), United States
Instructional multimedia is becoming common on the Web and in educational settings. From Flash to streaming video to voice over IP, the proliferation of multimedia technologies will continue as the... More
pp. 2956-2958
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Electronic Portfolios: An Open Source Solution
Steve Sorden, Northern Arizona University, United States
This paper discusses electronic portfolios from a learning perspective, along with emerging trends in the field, before narrowing the focus to the Open Source Portfolio Initiative (OSPI) and its... More
pp. 2959-2964
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A Web-Services-based E-Learning Infrastructure for Managing Virtual E-Learning Communities
Stanley Y. W. Su & Gilliean Lee, Database Systems R&D Center, CISE dept., University of Florida, United States
There is a need to develop infrastructural technologies to enable general Internet users, not just students and educators, to engage in life-long instruction and learning. These technologies should... More
pp. 2965-2972
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Multiple view open learner modeling environment for knowledge construction in problem-solving oriented learning
Kei Tachibana, Kazuhisa Seta & Motohide Umano, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan; Mitsuru Ikeda, JAIST, Japan
Our research goal is to provide a support system whereby a learner can construct rational and consistent knowledge in learning processes. Our approach to achieve the goal is to implement a system... More
pp. 2973-2978
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Supporting Progress-Based E-Learning With Learning Advancement Management System (LAMS)
Dan Tian, California State University at Monterey Bay, United States
This paper introduces a Learning Advancement Management System (LAMS) that enables E-Learning systems to deliver personalized course content based on each student's learning progress. The system is... More
pp. 2979-2984
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One Source Fits All: Authoring Multiple Types of e-Learning Materials from the Same Source
Ruben Vasquez, Northern Arizona University, United States
This paper proposes a workflow to optimize the creation of online, printable and interactive e-Learning materials. The proposed workflow, developed by the Information Systems Technology Training... More
pp. 2985-2990
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The Impact of an Interactive Multimedia Instructional Tool on the Quality of Learning for Optometry Students
Ling Wang & Bai-Chuan Jiang, Nova Southeastern University, United States
This study will use an experimental design to investigate the effect of "virtual labs," a multimedia instructional tool, on first-year optometry students' perceptions of learning process and... More
pp. 2991-2993
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Web-based intelligent tutoring for elementary and middle school reading comprehension
Kay Wijekumar, The Pennsylvania State University Beaver, United States; Kathy Shurmatz, The Pennsylvania State University, United States
Reading comprehension is a critical factor in the success of all learners. The National Reading Panel has recommended the Structure Strategy as one approach that should be used to improve reading ... More
pp. 2994-2999
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Nel: An Interactive Physics Tutor
Juan E. Gilbert, Nels Madsen & Michele A. Williams, Auburn University, United States
Students often need more one-on-one attention and tutoring than their professor is able to provide. In many cases, a computer-based tutoring system would provide a way to receive help with their... More
pp. 3000-3002
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Best Practices - Making Learning Elements Truly Re-usable
Scott Wilson, E-Learning-4-U, Inc., United States; Roger Mundell, Royal Roads University, Canada
With all the theoretical discussion on the re-usability of sharable content objects, learning objects, meta-tagging standards, and interoperability, how often is there a real and practical... More
pp. 3003-3005
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Designing an online portfolio assessment system architecture
Joseph Winslow, Coastal Carolina University, United States
Teacher-preparation institutions (TPIs) seeking approval from the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) face increased expectations for formal technology-rich systems of... More
p. 3006
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Load Testing Web Based Learning Management Software
Randall Wright, New York University, United States
NYU discovered that a critical on-line learning management system could not handle the loads expected of it. As a result, NYU developed a load testing package and test cases for testing the... More
pp. 3007-3010
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New Zealand Open Source Virtual Learning Environment Project
Richard Wyles & Ken Udas, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, New Zealand
The NZ Open Source Virtual Learning Environment Project is the implementation of e-learning content creation tools and an open source virtual learning environment (VLE) for use by a group of... More
pp. 3011-3015
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Experience in Developing a Mobile Course Portal
Mark Fountain, Scott MacArthur, Matt Braunstein, Raja Sooriamurthi & Meng Xu, Indiana University, United States
This paper describes our experience in developing a mobile course portal for higher education institutions. The objective of this project is to bring a portal framework for collaborative work and... More
pp. 3016-3021
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Development and Evaluation of the Support System for Reading Web Texts Based on the SQ3R Reading Method
Ryuuhei Yagi & Susumu Kunifuji, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
In this paper, we report on our development of a support system for reading web texts based on the SQ3R reading method known as the systematic reading strategy, and examine the usefulness of our... More
pp. 3022-3027
