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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Using e-Learning to Bridge the Global Digital Divide: Successes and Challenges from the International Field
Terrie Lynn Thompson, Digital Opportunity Trust, Canada
Millions of dollars are invested globally to bridge the digital divide. However, lasting learning will only result when people apply technology for social and economic benefits. These circumstances... More
pp. 989-993
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Advanced Online Courseware for Student-Centered Learning: The Results of 4-Year NSF CCLI Project at Bradley University
Vladimir Uskov, Bradley University, United States
The National Science Foundation's (NSF) CCLI project # 0196015 (2001-2004) is aimed at design and development of advanced online undergraduate courseware in Information Technology (IT) area and... More
pp. 994-1003
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The Benefits of an Online Environment in Promoting Learner-Centered Professional Development for Teachers
Eamonn Walsh, Jr., University of Montevallo, United States; Lisa Beckham, Shelby County School System, United States
The online course, "Professional Development for Alabama Teachers," utilizes contemporary staff development practices to train P-12 teachers to identify and implement the appropriate, data-driven... More
pp. 1004-1006
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An Ethnographic Study on a Video Conferencing Class
Shuyan Wang & Steve Yuen, The University of Southern Mississippi, United States
This paper will discuss student interaction in a video conferencing class and how they felt in such a setting. A clear description of the classroom physical setting, the technology used, and the... More
pp. 1007-1012
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Preservice Teaching Portfolios: Research and Transition to an E-Portfolio System
Chuck West, Bradley University, United States
Abstract: This paper is a report on the development of an e-portfolio program for a Midwestern university's teacher education program. The research was a three-year comparative case study of four ... More
pp. 1013-1018
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E-Learning Enhances Situated Learning in Molecular Biosciences
James Willett, George Mason University, United States; David Keefe, Education Technology Consultant, United States
The rate of change in the molecular biosciences affects both the content and volume of information needed for students to understand the current state of the field. Frequent alterations in course... More
pp. 1019-1024
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Computer Assisted Language Learning - A Blended Approach
Scott Wilson, E-Learning-4-U, Inc., United States
This presentation describes the beginning efforts to design, develop and implement a web-based language laboratory that can be used by individual students, from their own homes, as an adjunct to... More
pp. 1025-1026
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Don’t Wait for Standards: Finding Value in your Existing e-Learning Infrastructure
Kimberly Woodward, Trifus N.A., LLC, United States
In 2003, many e-Learning players promoted the use of industry standards to solve everything from the integration of content and LMS to the integration of e-Learning systems within other enterprise ... More
p. 1027
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E-pal Project: Using Technology as Emotional Support in College Level Chinese Study-Abroad Program
Wenxia Wu, Iowa State University, United States; Xin Yang, College of William & Mary, United States
This paper identifies three types of emotional problems students encountered in the 2004 W&M summer study broad program in China. Facing these problems, we design "E-pal project" that aims at... More
pp. 1028-1032
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Librarians and Instructors: Partners in Quality for Research-Intensive Web Courses
Denise Young & Allison King, UCF, United States
Despite being told it could not be done, research-intensive social work policy classes were effectively converted from a face-to-face instruction mode to online. This accomplishment was achieved... More
pp. 1033-1037
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English E-Training of Master Degree In-Service Teachers in China
Jingxian Yu, East China Normal University, China; Julie Bao, Shippensburg University, United States
Abstract This paper analyzes the first Master Level English E-training program for Chinese in-service teachers facilitated by the Distance Education College of East China Normal University in... More
pp. 1038-1043
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Bridging the distance between research and practice: Creating a community of practice for piloting an educational simulation.
Melanie Zibit, Boston College, United States; David Gibson, Vermont Institutes & National Institute for Community Innovations, United States
Projects and organizations that want to deploy new e-learning tools find it helpful to bridge research, development and practice by piloting with users to learn what works, what needs adapting, and... More
pp. 1044-1057
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International Collaboration in Open Source Software Development: Implications for Enhancing Educational Practice
Pavlo Antonenko, Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching, Iowa State University, United States; Victor Udin, International Programs, Concordia College, United States
Abstract: This presentation will address the aspect of international collaboration in open source developers' communities. Specifically, we will discuss the community structure, underlying... More
pp. 1058-1061
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Variations in Learning: A Case Study of Economics Concepts
Thomas Assan, Northwest University, South Africa
This study used a particular theory, looks at a particular practice, and focused on a particular object of learning in the field of economic and management sciences (EMS) learning area. Its purpose... More
pp. 1062-1067
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Using Microsoft Office Specialist Certification to Enhance Employment Opportunities for College Students
Kathy Autrey, Rick Tarver, Leigh Ann Myers & Mary Beth Tarver, Northwestern State University, United States
According to Don Hutchinson, Secretary of Economic Development for Louisiana, the current challenge of our new economy is the development of a knowledge-based workforce. The focus of this paper is... More
pp. 1068-1069
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TALE: a Teachable Agent Embedded in an Intelligent Tutoring System
Xin Bai & John Black, Teachers College, Columbia University, United States
A novel web-based intelligent tutoring system called Teachable Agent Learning Environment (TALE) will be demonstrated. The goal of this research is the development of a teachable agent, situated in... More
pp. 1070-1072
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Health Education for the 21st Century – Innovative Approaches through E-Learning
Darrell Bailey, Indiana University School of Informatics, United States
This brief paper will discuss innovative approaches to health education teaching and learning. These approaches are the result of an ongoing project "Health Education for the 21st Century" funded... More
pp. 1073-1076
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Wireless Laptop Computers as Means for Facilitating Studio-based Learning in Higher Education
Miri Barak, Judson Harward & Steven Lerman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
Undergraduate students in engineering and science courses are expected to acquire programming skills as a part of their education. Traditional engineering courses are based on three elements:... More
pp. 1077-1082
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Creating Online Courses: Instructional Designers’ Perspective
Ann E. Barron, Instructional Technology, University of South Florida, United States; Shauna Schullo, Florida Center for Instructional Technology, University of South Florida, United States; Gianna Rendina-Gobioff, Department of Educational Measurement and Research, University of South Florida, United States; Melissa Venable, Florida Center for Instructional Technology, University of South Florida, United States; Lou Carey, Department of Educational Measurement and Research, University of South Florida, United States
The study describes preliminary assessment of a grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE). The grant (Innovative Technology for... More
pp. 1083-1088
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Copyright for Educators: Instructional Strategies for Going Beyond Compliance
Dianne Battle & Nada Dabbagh, George Mason University, United States
Abstract: This paper examines the adaptation of a Cognitive Flexibility Hypertext (CFH) learning environment for developing educators' and instructional designers' critical thinking skills, complex... More
pp. 1089-1094
