Global Learn Berlin 2015: Global Conference on Learning and Technology
April 2015
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 103
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Challenges to Promote Inclusion in Distance Education: Insights from an Analysis of the Digital Skills of Visually Impaired Students in Mexican Higher Education
Jesus Izquierdo, Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco, CIP-DAEA, Mexico; Silvia Patricia Aquino Zuniga & Veronica Garcia Martinez, Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco, Mexico
Distance education can provide learners with disabilities with valuable opportunities to learn at their own pace and within their own capabilities. In order to identify the technological challenges... More
pp. 585-589
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Early Childhood Teachers’ Access to and Use of ICT in Teaching: The Case of Mainland China
Xia Liu & Jenny Pange, Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Ioannina, Greece, Greece
This paper investigated the current status of Mainland Chinese early childhood teachers’ ICT access and use in their teaching practices. In order to collect the data, a self-designed questionnaire ... More
pp. 590-596
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A Flipped Classroom Model for Developing Universities in Developing Countries
Muesser Nat, Cyprus International University, Cyprus
Many 21st century universities utilise various technologies to support face-to-face classroom teaching and promote student learning. They offer video lectures, use simulations or online discussion ... More
pp. 597-604
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Scaffolding in the Sandpit
Natalie Senjov-Makohon, Deakin University, Australia
Australian Universities have adopted the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). In the implementation, many universities are in the process of course enhancement and paying particular attention ... More
pp. 605-611
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Literature Review on Web 2.0 Conceptual Framework and Characteristics
Rana Zein, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Abstract: This paper examines the literature review on Web 2.0. It starts by a definition of Web 2.0 and its educational potential; the transition from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0; the constructivist and... More
pp. 612-621
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The influence of email notifications in asynchronous discussion on interaction patterns using social network analysis
Amy Garbrick & Roy Clariana, Pennsylvania State University, United States
This exploratory quasi-experimental investigation describes the influence of email notifications (push) on asynchronous discussion interactions measured through social network analysis.... More
pp. 622-626
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A Case Study of the Kamehameha Schools Online Instructor Training Institute: Preparing Teachers to Become Distance Learning Instructors Seven to Ten Years Later
Dorothy Hirata, Kamehameha Schools, United States
With the continued growth of K-12 online learning, there is a need to train online instructors and understand professional development (PD) experiences that impact their success when teaching in... More
pp. 627-632
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Development and Evaluation of a Web-Based Virtual Classroom System for Collaborative Learning in an African University
Gabriel Iwasokun & Johnson Dehinbo, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Despite the increasing growth in popularity of virtual classrooms and online-learning, some factors including limited bandwidth for audio and video, poor transmission quality, poor collaborative ... More
pp. 633-643
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eLearning Programme Design: Customised for user-centered participation
Elspeth McKay, School of Business Information Technology and Logistics, RMIT University, Australia; John Izard, School of Education, RMIT University, Australia
The government sector relies on continual employee reskilling through cost effective eLearning programmes using advanced information communications technology (ICT) tools to enhance work-place... More
pp. 644-649
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Innovative Technology Supports Successful Distance Learning Programs
Marcel Messier, Technomedia, United States
In this case study review, attendees will learn how innovative technology was developed to support a first of its kind distance learning program launched in Quebec by the Ministry of Immigration... More
pp. 650-653
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A Proposed Model Combining Instructional Design and Software Engineering for Developing Virtual Learning Platforms
Mohamed Elsayed Ahmed, School of Information Science Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan; Shinobu Hasegawa, Center for Graduate Education Initiative, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
The purpose of this work is to propose a new instructional design (ID) model which integrates software engineering (SE) into the traditional ID approach (ADDIE) to become suitable for producing... More
pp. 654-663
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Generation of learning paths in educational texts based on vocabulary co-occurrence networks in Wikipedia and randomness
Lauri Lahti, Aalto University School of Science, Finland, Finland
We propose a new computational method for generating learning paths in educational texts. The method relies on forming vocabulary co-occurrence networks among articles of Wikipedia online... More
pp. 664-670
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The Impact Of Using Multimedia On Students’ Learning In The Online Classroom
Hwangji Lu, Colorado Technical University, United States
With the rapid progress of technology, it is feasible to incorporate multimedia into online classrooms. Becoming an imperative component in the classrooms, multimedia provides fascinating... More
pp. 671-674
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Gesture and Space for Teaching, Learning and Communicating Science Fiction
Michael Sisley, Telopea Park High School, Australia
Use of the Microsoft Kinect sensor for teaching and student learning relates to the importance given to multimodalities in the Australian Curriculum. Trials of Kinect applications were focused on... More
pp. 675-680
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Distributed Learning 3.0: Past to Future
Michael Yacci, Rochester Institute of Technology, United States
This paper provides a historical perspective on the evolution of Distributed Learning and ties it to the evolution of the World Wide Web. Web 1.0 provides a passive, transmissive approach that is... More
pp. 681-686
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Student Perceptions and Readiness on Using a Mobile Application for Vocabulary Acquisition
Şenol Bakay, Ömer Delialioğlu & Perihan Savaş, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
This study investigated English as a Foreign Language students’ readiness to mobile learning and their opinions after the implementation of an instructional approach using m-learning application. A... More
pp. 687-693
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The World of MOOCs for a Child: The Case of Dino 101
Catherine Adams & Yin Yin, University of Alberta, Canada
This research asks, “What is it like for a school-age child to learn in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)”? Evidence suggested that a significant number of children and youth are participating... More
pp. 694-698
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Paradigmatic Transitions in Distance Education: From Analog Communication to Virtual Interaction
Bruno Galasso, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Maria Laura Toca, St. Nicholas, Brazil
Communication is essential to education. Therefore, we can say the educational systems integrate various communication tools in a pedagogical proposal, which has been changing over the years. There... More
pp. 699-704
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Effective Online Teaching/Learning Methods for Upper Level Undergraduate Engineering Courses
Prathivadi Ravikumar, Univ. of Wisconsin Platteville, United States
Rapid developments in information content offering technologies pose challenges to teachers in keeping up with such developments to provide better education. As much as such developments are an... More
pp. 705-712
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Paradox of Teacher and Student in Online Education and Societal Culture
Peter Serdyukov, National University, United States
Online education is strongly pushing campus-based, teacher-led instruction out of the traditional university framework, especially for the adult learners. With the growth of online enrollments... More
pp. 713-723
