E-Learn 2005--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
October 2005
Editors
Griff Richards
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 526
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An Implementation Model for a Learning Object Repository
Ken Abernethy, Furman University, United States; George Piegari, Virginia Military Institute, United States; Han Reichgelt, Georgia Southern University, United States; Kevin Treu, Furman University, United States
In this paper, an implementation model is presented for creating a learning objects repository to support introductory computing courses. The primary implementation goals are: that a user be able ... More
pp. 2-7
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Springboard Into Math
Kathy Autrey & Leigh Myers, Northwestern State University, United States
Abstract: This project provides a modern protocol for providing developmental math instructions that will aid not only high school students, but non-traditional learners as well. These skills will ... More
pp. 8-15
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Student Satisfaction with Companion Elearning Websites to a New PBL Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum
Alison Blair, University of Queensland, Australia
This paper presents the evaluation of completing first year nursing students' satisfaction with companion eLearning websites for a new problem based learning (PBL) curriculum. Using an online... More
pp. 16-28
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Orientation, Execution, and Control in Online Mathematics Teaching
Mikhail Bouniaev, Southern Utah University, United States
Proponents of modern constructivism such as E. Dubinsky (1992) in collegiate mathematics or M. Connell (2001) in elementary education mathematics while developing theories of mathematical... More
pp. 23-28
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Interactive Textware: Using Macromedia Authorware to Re-Invent an Academic Textbook
Kevin Carr & Donna Kalmbach Phillips, George Fox University, United States
How can traditional academic textbooks be re-invented using Macromedia's Authorware, a tool commonly used to develop computer-based training for industry? The author, a university professor in K-12... More
pp. 29-34
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Infectious Diseases of Transplantation Web Course and e-Conference Room: Building an International Community of Clinicians
Melinda Cerny & Sean Brown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States; Robert Rubin, Brigham and Women's Hospital, United States
In just a few decades the survival rate from organ transplantation has grown to a 90% one-year success rate. Despite this success, approximately 50-75% of all recipients will have at least one... More
pp. 35-40
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Are you Prepared to Teach Online? Perspectives of Faculty in a Private College in Malaysia
Tik Chan, INTI College Malaysia, Malaysia
Online discussion in a forum plays a crucial role in the delivery of distance learning materials. We should not use the learning management system as depository of contents but as a platform for... More
pp. 41-46
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Conditional Tags and Text: Personalizing the Online Environment While Remaining Scalable
Kelley Chrouser, Deltakedu, United States
E-learning presents both a multitude of opportunities and challenges for learners, for instructors, and for designers alike. Perhaps one of the most unique challenges has been the notion of... More
pp. 47-49
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Exploring Large-Scale Teaching Technologies--Results from a Faculty Learning Community
Kimberly P. Code, Northern Kentucky University, United States
As many higher education institutions shift to offering larger size class sections, faculty are often left searching for effective pedagogical and evaluation strategies to meet the needs of... More
pp. 50-53
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Podcasting as Disruptive Transmediation
Wesley Fryer, Texas Tech University, United States
As a potentially disruptive technology capable of constructively promoting transmediation, educators have both an opportunity and responsibility to embrace podcasting. Under certain circumstances, ... More
pp. 54-57
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WebKit - Freiburg Templates for the Production of Online Learning Materials at the University of Freiburg
Reiner Fuest & Detlev Degenhardt, University of Freiburg, Germany
The WebKit Freiburg is a technically standardized and didactical consistent solution for the production of interactive e-learning materials. It mainly consists of a set of Macromedia Flash... More
pp. 58-63
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Engaging the Online Learner in Academic Writing: The APA Format Interactive Tutorial
Victoria Hall & Anastasia McCune, Regis University, United States
Facilitating growth for students in academic writing has challenged nursing faculty for decades. At Regis University, the Rueckert-Hartman School for Health Professions utilizes American... More
pp. 64-69
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Faculty Support Strategies
Kimberly Hayworth, Stanford University, United States; William Koffenberger, The George Washington University, United States; Kimberly Hall, Emerson College, United States
Abstract: The panel will discuss a variety of approaches for supporting faculty who teach with technology. The panelists will describe strategies and lessons learned when implementing different... More
pp. 70-71
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The Theoretical and Developmental Application of Online Simulations for Instruction in Interpersonal Communications
Randy Hollandsworth, Virginia Tech, United States
This paper reflects the findings of a Type 1 developmental research study on how asynchronous technologies and methodologies support learning and skill transfer for interpersonal communication... More
pp. 72-76
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Creating an on-line anatomy & physiology course
Billy Irwin, Dianne Barber, Anna Hunt & Pil-Won On, Appalachian State University, United States
Anatomy & physiology is particularly difficult to teach on-line because students need to be shown so many things on anatomical models, and so many physiological processes need to be illustrated.... More
p. 76
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Development of Web-Based Learning Materials for video production- To nurture the knowledge and skills of producing documentary -
Chiaki Iwasaki & Takaharu Nagai, Graduate school of Kansai University, Japan; Kenichi Kubota, kubota@res.kutc.kansai-u.ac.jp, Japan
The practicum for video-production in higher education has been increasing in Japan. In the practicum for video production, it hands-on experiences that operation of camera and editing machine,... More
pp. 77-81
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Evaluation of the concepts of web based learning materials for video production
Okano Takasei & Kubota Kenichi, kansai university, Japan
In a previous research, the authors have developed web based learning materials for the practicum for video production, and found some difficulties which need to be modified according to the... More
pp. 82-92
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Codewitz – Creating Learning Objects for Better Programming Skills
Esa Kujansuu, Tampere Polytechnic, Finland
The basic programming concepts can remain hidden for the students during the basic courses and thus they can often have difficulties in learning advanced features of programming. The difficult... More
pp. 93-97
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Methods of Inclusion Project--Special Education Research and Innovation
Sondra Lettrich, Mary Spataro & Terrance DePasquale, Seton Hill University, United States
The Method of Inclusion Project-Special Education Research and Innovation project demonstrates Seton Hill University's commitment to providing pre-service teacher programs that are accessible to... More
pp. 98-101
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E-Learning on Higher Education:- An Internet Course on Electronics Packaging
Yan Liu, School of Foreign Language and Literature of Beijing Normal University, China
Electronics packaging is a very complex subject. The making of electronics packaging products is truly a multidisciplinary effort. In this study, a web-based course on electronics packaging is... More
pp. 102-109
