ED-MEDIA 2011--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
Jun 27, 2011
Editors
Theo Bastiaens; Martin Ebner
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 575
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Educational Media in Portugal: The next decade (2011-2020)
Ana-Paula Correia, Iowa State Univ., United States; António Teixeira, Open University of Portugal & University of Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal; Alfredo Soeiro, University of Porto, Portugal; Paulo Dias, University of Minho, Portugal; Fernando Albuquerque Costa, University of Lisbon, Portugal; Lina Morgado, Open University of Portugal, Portugal
A discussion on the future developments on educational media in the context of higher education in Portugal will be the focus of this panel. This panel will represent different lines of research... More
pp. 1-7
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Changing cultures, changing practices: Using mobile tools, the cloud and ePortfolios for authentic assessment
David Kennedy, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
pp. 8-22
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An eLearning framework for individual and organisational transformation: SME and large enterprise implications
Liam Brown, Enterprise Ireland, Ireland; Vincent Wade, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Eamonn Murphy, University of Limerick, Ireland
The evolution of eLearning, over the last number of decades has led to the emergence of powerful tools, capable of supporting the delivery of education in the workplace. A number of underpinning... More
pp. 23-27
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A Case Study of Team Teaching for the Improvement of Algorithm Teaching Ability among Pre-service Computer Science Teachers
JeongWon Choi, YoungMin Seo & YoungJun Lee, Dept. of Computer Education, Korea National University of Education, Korea (South)
In this study, team teaching was conducted with a teacher to improve the algorithm-teaching performance of 18 pre-service computer science teachers in teacher training. The teacher videotaped the... More
pp. 28-32
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Free pre-university exams Portal in MOODLE platform: an experience report
Silvana Martinski, Marcelo Guilherme, Roberto Bentes & Alcione Mazur, Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Paraná – FIEP, Brazil
Abstract: This article focuses the reporting of the experience developed in Moodle Platform for a strategic Project of Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Paraná (FIEP). To support this... More
pp. 33-38
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A case study comparison of traditional and electronic learning within a mining context
Dolf Steyn, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
: This paper reports on a comparison between three different ways of doing the same annual legally required induction training at a mine. The fact that exactly the same aim was pursued in three... More
pp. 39-47
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A Participatory Approach to Scenario Development for XO Laptops in Brazil
Tel Amiel, Flávia Arantes, Leonardo Miranda, Maria Cecília Martins & M. Cecília Baranauskas, UNICAMP, Brazil
An increasing number of projects around the world are focused on delivering laptops to children in school environments. This paper presents a unique approach to the integration of XO laptops from... More
pp. 48-57
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Vodcasting: An Intelligent Extension or Pending Derivative of Traditional Open Distance Learning Tools?
Rachel Barker & Wilhelmina Johanna Greeff, University of South Africa, South Africa
This paper reports on the findings of a study conducted to investigate the use and perceptions of undergraduate communication science students on vodcasts available for download from the... More
pp. 58-66
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Bridging the Distance:Enhancing the Success of Distance Learners
Mark Brown, Massey University, New Zealand
This paper demonstrates the outcomes of a major project entitled ‘Bridging the Distance’ aimed to support the needs of distance learners. The aims of this project were twofold: (i) to establish an ... More
p. 71
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Building a Rich Digital Learning Culture: Insights from the Student Experience in a College of Business
Mark Brown & Robyn Walker, Massey University, New Zealand
This paper reports the findings of a major initiative to build a rich digital learning culture within a University. It describes what students in a College of Business have to say about the... More
pp. 72-81
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Investigating Cypriot public primary school principals’ self-perceived competence and use of ICT for personal, professional and administrative purposes
Kyriacos Charalambous, Frederick University Cyprus, Cyprus; Fotos Papaioannou, Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus
The current study surveyed a random sample of 250 public primary school principals, from April until June of 2008, in order to explore the principals’ self perceived competence and use of... More
pp. 82-89
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Principals’ role in supporting their staff to integrate ICT in primary education
Kyriacos Charalambous, Frederick University Cyprus, Cyprus; Ifigeneia Ioannou & Maria Tsounda, Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus
This paper explores the role of Cypriot primary principals in supporting their staff towards the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the educational process. More... More
pp. 90-99
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Assisting College Students in Meeting Graduation Threshold of English Competence: A Case Study
Chang-I Cheng & Hsiu-Ting Hung, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
As a university policy, the so-called graduation threshold of English competence is getting common across Taiwanese higher education institutions in recent years. There are, however, some concerns ... More
pp. 100-105
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Instructors’ capabilities on eLearning platforms in South African HEI: A Capability Approach.
Agnes Chigona & Rabelani Dagada, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Despite a recommendable deployment of the new technologies into the higher learning institutions, there is low adoption rate and the use of the eLearning platforms among many university lecturers... More
pp. 106-112
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Modern Technologies and Older Adults in Brazil: Implications for Learning
Simone Conceição, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States; Roberto Borges & José Valdeni Lima, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
This paper focuses on the older adult population in Brazil and how modern technologies can impact their learning and well-being. The paper provides data on older adults in Brazil and their... More
pp. 113-123
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Mediation issues in the construction of teachers’ knowledge in a blended-learning in-service course.
Maria Correia, University of Barcelona, Spain
We present the findings of the exploratory analysis of a case study conducted as part of the research leading to a doctoral thesis. The object of the study is the joint construction of pedagogical... More
pp. 124-129
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The four I-model for scaffolding the professional development of experienced teachers in the use of virtual learning environments for classroom teaching
Pamela Cowan, Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom
Abstract: Models of professional development for teachers have been criticised for not being embedded in the context in which teachers are familiar, namely their own classrooms. This paper... More
pp. 130-136
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Web and Social Media Platforms for Collaboration, Iterative Testing and Marketing Within a Client-Focused Curriculum: Considerations for Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement and Long-Term Success
Ramon Delgado & Robert Haaf, Fanshawe College, Canada
This presentation describes curriculum initiatives that involve students working on real-world digital media initiatives with corporate and government clients, and how the use of popular social... More
pp. 137-141
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Online Self-Assessment before Enrollment: A Solution for high Dropout rates? Results of an Evaluation
Nicholas Frick & Michaela Ramm, University of Applied Sciences Osnabrueck, Germany
The paper on hand discusses the introduction of an Online Self-Assessment prototype (http://medienlabor.hs-osnabrueck.de/misa/) in the bachelor program “Computer Sciences in Media” at the... More
pp. 142-151
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Integration by Teacher Educators in Israeli Colleges of Education: the Current State of Affairs, 2008-2009
Olzan Goldstein, MOFET Institute and Kaye College of Education, Israel; Nitsa Waldman & Bertha Tesler, MOFET Institute and David Yelin College of Education, Israel; Miri Shonfeld, MOFET Institute and Seminar Ha-Kibbitzim, Israel; Alona Forkush-Baruch & Nili Mor, MOFET Institute and Levinsky College of Education, Israel; Zipi Zelkovich, MOFET Institute and Seminar Ha-Kibbitzim, Israel; Ida Heilweil, MOFET Institute and Levinsky College of Education, Israel; Lea Kozminsky, MOFET Institute and Kaye College of Education, Israel; Wafa Zidan, MOFET Institute and Arab College of Education, Haifa, Israel
This study examines the current state of ICT integration by faculty members in Israeli Colleges of Education using combined quantitative and qualitative research methods. Findings reflect... More
pp. 152-159
