Global Learn Berlin 2015: Global Conference on Learning and Technology
April 2015
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 103
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Self-efficacy as a construct for understanding teachers and students' engagement with Web 2.0 technologies
Tarek Zoubir, King's College London, United Kingdom
This paper provides an overview of the design, application and validity of computer and internet self-efficacy scales.This work is part of a PhD study investigating teacher educators’ confidence... More
pp. 152-157
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The Word Cloud Illustration of the Cognitive Structures of Teacher Candidates about Teaching Concept
Nuray Zan, University of Karatekin(Turkey), Turkey; Burcu Zan, Çankırı Karatekin U, Turkey
Graduates of Arts and Sciences Faculties attend Pedagogical Formation Certificate Programme as Pedagogical Formation Education is a necessity to be a teacher. This study was conducted for searching... More
pp. 158-166
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Assessment For LearningA Global Perspective for Education Transformation
Jon Price & Martina Roth, Intel Corporation, United States
In this paper, key student assessment design and emerging policy initiatives to reform these assessments are discussed. Through a review of reports collected from studies of successful ICT use in ... More
pp. 167-174
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A Classification Matrix of Examination Items to Promote Transformative Assessment
Mark McMahon, Edith Cowan University, Australia; Michael Garrett, Cinglevue International, Australia
The ability to assess learning hinges on the quality of the instruments that are used. This paper reports on the first stage of the design of software to assist educators in ensuring assessment... More
pp. 175-184
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How eLearning Affects The Motivation Of Higher Education Students: A Case Study For StuDiAsE
Maria Samarakou & Emmanouil Fylladitakis, Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) Of Athens, Greece; Wolf Gerrit Fruh, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom; Antonios Hatziapostolou, Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) Of Athens, Greece; Maria Grigoriadou, University of Athens, Greece
Although eLearning and technology assisted education is being very widely researched these days, there are very few studies on how virtual learning environments affect the motivation on students... More
pp. 185-190
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Targeted Inversion of the Tutorials in “Mathematics for Chemists”, A Case Study
Franz-Josef Schmitt, Thilo Schönnemann, Fabian Kruse, Franziska Egbers, Sascha Delitzscher & Jörn Weissenborn, TU Berlin, Germany; Ahmad Aljanazrah, Birzeit University, Palestinian Territory, Occupied; Thomas Friedrich, TU Berlin, Germany
We present a case study for a new teaching concept mainly characterized by a “targeted inversion” of the tutorials that accompany the lecture in Mathematics for Chemists at TU Berlin. The framework... More
pp. 191-200
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The State Of Video in Education
Michal Tsur & Justin Beck, Kaltura, United States
Video is everywhere - transforming the way we learn, work, shop, communicate, collaborate and entertain. In education, video can be found at the very centre of all the latest trends: Online and... More
pp. 201-203
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Online Lecturers’ Experience: A Reflection
Paulina Pannen, Directorate General of Higher Education Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education, Indonesia
Online education has been growing significantly in Indonesia. This paper presents the discussion on the PDITT – the Indonesian Online Learning Program – a government’s initiative to offer flexible ... More
pp. 204-212
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Perspectives for Discussing the Next Information Studies Curriculum
Toshiki Matsuda, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Last November, the argument about the next revision of the National Course of Studies started in Japan. In this paper, I analyze the various proposals and arguments for revising the informatics... More
pp. 213-221
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Development and Evaluation of Indicator for Internet Literacy to Efficient policy of Protection of Youth Online
Nagayuki Saito, Aoyama Gakuin University Human Innovation Research Center, Japan; Tomohiko Yoshida, Institute for Information and Communications Policy, Japan; Kanji Akahori, Hakuho University, Japan
As the Internet use among young people has increased so have international concerns about ensuring their protection online. In February 2012, the OECD Council adopted a "Recommendation on the... More
pp. 222-227
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Exploring Patterns and Root Causes of Gender Gap in Computing Education
Myron Sheu, CSU Dominguez Hills, United States; Zhong Wei, Shanghai Maritime University, China
Many technology-related career opportunities have largely been out of reach for certain segments of college graduates because of their inadequate exposures to IT during their college education due ... More
pp. 228-231
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Perceptions of Achievement and Satisfaction as Related to Interactions in Online Courses
Kristi Bordelon, KB Consulting, United States
Students have been documented as achieving and being satisfied in online classes. However, the perception still exists that isolation reduces satisfaction and achievement. Student-instructor... More
pp. 232-239
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Teacher education students’ domestication of ICTs for teaching and learning
Agnes Chigona, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
In this 21st Century, it is likely to assume that new teachers are joining the teaching professional with sufficient skills on how to teach with Information Communication Technologies (ICTs).... More
pp. 240-247
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How and why do language teachers use ICT in a University in Saudi Arabia?
Michael Hammond & Nada Gamlo, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
This paper describes and evaluates the reported use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at a university in Saudi Arabia. The overriding ... More
pp. 248-257
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Teacher Readiness for 1 to 1 Learning Devices in the K-8 Classroom: Lessons Learned
Jason Hodgson, Tirsa Tovar, Jocelyn Hively, Linda Hauser & Glenn DeVoogd, California State University, Fresno, United States
Abstract: The study expanded on existing research in teacher readiness for 1 to 1 learning devices via qualitative exploration of lessons learned from surrounding 1 to 1 school districts. Combined... More
pp. 258-264
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And What about Hope and Job Satisfaction When Paired with Business Leaders?
Caroline Akhras, Notre Dame University, Lebanon
Whether brick and mortar business or virtual, leaders work industriously to attain company goals and may play a dynamic role in shaping perceptions of positive organizational behavior. Hope has the... More
pp. 265-271
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Assessment of Automotive Mechatronic Comprehensive Capacity: A innovative teaching models applying during the SGAVE project actual implementation in China
KuiKui Zhang, Hunan communication polytechnic, China
This paper introduced the main features of the SGAVE project that help to facilitate the trainees’ competences. It built on a new teaching model of automotive mechatronic for Chinese higher... More
pp. 272-279
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Benchmarking Quality in Online Learning Programs in Higher Education
Kaye Shelton, Lamar University, United States; Karen Pedersen, Online Learning Consortium, United States
As the demands for public accountability increase for the higher education, institutions are seeking methods for continuous improvement in order to demonstrate quality within programs and processes... More
pp. 280-295
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Satisfaction evaluation as an indicator of the quality of the teaching practices in the Distance Learning at the University of Coimbra
Andrea Melanie Magalhaes Sequeira, Silvia Nolan & Maria Assuncao Campos, University of Coimbra, Portugal; Maria Jose Marcelino, Computer Engineering Department, Portugal
Distance learning has become a necessary form of education for many universities. The University of Coimbra has not overlooked the importance of such approach. To achieve this goal the University... More
pp. 296-305
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Developing a Systematic Approach for Faculty Enrichment Using Detailed Assessments as a Basis
Linda Merillat & Monica Scheibmeir, Washburn University, United States
Building and training highly-qualified and technically literate faculty is an issue facing many universities and colleges. To address the problems with implementing a faculty enrichment program, a ... More
pp. 306-312