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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Teaching philosophies and practices of highly experienced online educators
radha ganesan, syracuse university, United States
With the Internet's rapid growth, the Web has become a powerful medium of teaching and learning at a distance (Khan, 1997). The idea of educating oneself with the flexibility of time and place... More
pp. 649-650
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Using a Web-Cam to Foster Personalization in an Online Course.
Abigail Garthwait, University of Maine, United States
This paper describes the process and results of a pilot project using an inexpensive web-cam to provide evaluative comments on student projects in a graduate-level teacher education course.... More
pp. 651-655
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Learning objects as facilitators of collaborative working in web based course development
MariaDolores Gonzalez & Edward Bermudez, UAM, Mexico
This paper presents the fortitude of the collaborative work, when designing courses, based on our experiences in the introduction of the paradigm of learning objects. Particularly we refer to the... More
pp. 656-659
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Redesign of a Multimedia Course to Reflect Process Not Product
Penelope Goward & Yi-Ping Phoebe Chen, School of IT, Deakin University, Australia
Abstract: Universities are moving towards an environment of online teaching and learning. This is impacting the revision of degree programmes. A multimedia design course was revised to reflect and ... More
pp. 660-665
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Teacher Training on Human Rights Through E-Learning
F. Dilek Gozutok, Ankara University, Turkey; Yasemin Gulbahar, Baskent University, Turkey
The aim of this study is to evaluate the pilot study of teacher training through e-learning. Therefore, the fifth book is selected from the series of books titled "I am a Humanbeing: Education on... More
pp. 666-671
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Designing and Evaluating E-Learning in Software Engineering: Approaches from Learning Theories
Said Hadjerrouit, Agder University College, Norway
In order to realize the full potential of E-learning, three modes of learning should be implemented. First, E-learning can support objectivist learning based on the delivery of learning materials... More
pp. 672-679
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Learner’s Version of a Professional Environment: Film Subtitling as an ICTE Tool for Foreign Language Learning
Thanasis Hadzilacos & Spyros Papadakis, Hellenic Open University and Computer Technology Institute, Greece; Stavroula Sokoli, Hellenic Open University and Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Greece
Learning a new language can be tedious -except in the environment actually used, in which case it is most exciting. Active learning and engaging learning activities are prominent among the -often... More
pp. 680-685
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The Future of Schools from a European Union Perspective - - Selecting, analyzing and disseminating the most innovative approaches out of more than 800 EU-funded projects
Henrik Hansson, Institute of International Education/Department of Education, the Multimedia unit, Sweden; Scott Hall, nstitute of International Education, Sweden
What can we learn from EU-school projects about the future learning approaches? The European Union has invested massively in ICT-projects promoting innovative use of the new technologies in school ... More
pp. 686-692
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Faculty Training for Online Course Development: One Model and Its Outcomes
Lin Harper, The University of Southern Mississippi, United States
The University of Southern Mississippi supports faculty in a variety of ways in the development of online courses, including a week-long faculty intensive workshop called "Putting Your Course... More
pp. 693-698
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E-Blended Instruction: A Practitioner's Perspective
Paul Henry, University of Phoenix, United States
This paper and presentation provides a brief history and rationale for the design, development, and delivery of Web sites that have been developed and used by the author for e-blended support of on... More
pp. 699-704
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Web-Based Digital Archives: Supporting Student-Centered Learning
Mark Hofer, Towson University, United States
Web-based digital archives are rapidly multiplying in both number and content on the web. These rich collections of text, images, sound files, and video clips centered on a common topic or theme... More
pp. 705-707
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A Discourse Analysis of Asynchronous Discussion Board on Students Critical Thinking
David Weimann Lee, Overseas Chinese Institute of Technology, Taiwan; Nicole P.W. Huang, National Huwei University of Science & Technology, Taiwan
The purpose of this study is to introduce asynchronous discussion board as a method of developing critical thinking skills on the Department of Applied Foreign Languages (AFL) majored EFL students ... More
pp. 708-713
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Applying Mobile Technology to Portal-Based Course Management Systems
Yi Huang & Chung-Ti Chang, Indiana University, United States
Portal-based course management system is becoming more and more popular. However, how to use mobile device to access portal-based course management system is still a challenge. In this paper, we... More
pp. 714-719
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Learning from eLISA: A University-School eLearning Partnership in Greenwich
Jill Jameson, The University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
In 2003-4, the University of Greenwich worked with Greenwich Education Service to develop e-learning in secondary schools through an e-Learning Independent Study Award (eLISA). The eLISA is a... More
pp. 720-724
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Media and Service Integration for Professional E-Learning
Martin Memmel & Oleg Rostanin, DFKI GmbH, Germany; Bernd Rudolf, micronomics GmbH, Germany; Klaus Jantke, DFKI GmbH, Germany
When academic e-learning projects are abandoning the ivory tower of higher education, this is not only changing their audience. The needs of corporate, government and healthcare result in high... More
pp. 725-732
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Monitoring e-Portfolio activity: Increased involvement, evolving questions
Glenn Johnson, Penn State University, United States
Student web publishing at Penn State University is experiencing a recent positive increase in activity. However, is web publishing a reasonable and manageable expectation for faculty to require of ... More
pp. 733-736
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Online Lessons using Library of Congress Primary Source Documents
Pamela Johnson, Adventure of the American Mind, Online Learning, United States
Modeling curriculum integration of technology is crucial for teachers to create meaningful activities for their classroom. AAM online lessons provide 3rd -12th grade teachers with a model for an... More
pp. 737-739
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Combining TV Conference with BBS for Better Ways of Cross-cultural Communication
Niel Jost, Yaeko Nakanishi & Lumi Tatsuta, Dokkyo University, Japan; Kimiko Gunji, University of Illinois, United States; Shinji Koyama, Dokkyo University, Japan
This project is to confirm the results of previous BBS projects and to further investigate the effects of a live internet conference on the BBS--a collaboration between the students from Dokkyo... More
pp. 740-745
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From Productivity to Cognitive Tools: Learning about Health-related Physical Fitness with Technology
Susana Juniu, Montclair State University, United States
Technological challenges in education have generated discussions about the role of computers in transforming the teaching and learning process. According to Ross, "How you use technology is more... More
pp. 746-751
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Organization of Distance Learning in Higher Education Institution: Experience of the National Academy of Public Administration, the President of Ukraine
Svitlana Kalashnikova, National Academy of Public Administration, the President of Ukraine, Ukraine
This paper reflects the results of distance learning implementation in the Ukrainian higher education system for preparation of senior public administrators and top-managers for private enterprises... More
pp. 752-758
