Innovations in E-learning, Instruction Technology, Assessment, and Engineering Education

455 Pages·2007·58.053 MB·English

by  Amrita Shukla, A.S. Thoke, Smita Shukla Ms (auth.), Magued Iskander Ph.D., PE (eds.)

Innovations in E-learning, Instruction Technology,
Assessment, and Engineering Education
Innovations in E-learning,
Instruction Technology,
Assessment, and
Engineering Education
Edited by
Magued Iskander, Ph.D., PE
Polytechnic University
USA
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Table of Contents
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xv

1. Role of LDAP in Enterprise 1
Amrita Shukla, A.S.Thoke and Smita Shukla

2. Engineering Modelling in Transfer Function form: An Active Learner Approach 7
Aidan O’Dwyer

3. PCML: A Pedagogy-oriented Content Markup Language 13
Akshay Kumar and Sasikumar M

4. Macromedia Flash Graphic Design Possibilities 19
Alen Okanović, Dubravko Banić and Tina Ćorluka

5. New Approaches for Linux-based Undergraduate Operating System Concepts Laboratories 25
Alessio Gaspar and Sarah Langevin

6. The Case for Case Study assignments in Undergraduate Operating Systems Courses 31
Alessio Gaspar and Sarah Langevin

7. Inexpensive, Scalable and Transparent Open Source Classroom Management 39
for Linuxbased Laboratories
Alessio Gaspar, Sarah Langevin and William D. Armitage

8. A general Framework and Booking System for Online Laboratories Based on Open 45
Source Technologies
De Vora Alexander, Auer Michael E. and Grout Ian

9. Teaching Mathematics and Computer Programming Together 51
A.Y.Vaninsky

10. Knowledge Representation of DC Electrical Circuits Analysis for E-Courses–From Basic 55
Concepts to Long-Term Strategies
Amir Abdessemed, Jean-François Lebeau, André Mayers and Habib Hamam

11. Content and e-Learning Provision Services Management Framework: Architecture 61
and Session Profile
Theodore Apostolopoulos and Anna Kefala

12. Sandesh–An Automatic Email Response System 67
Aparna R. and Sasikumar M.

13. A Constructive Learning Framework for Language Tutoring 73
Archana Rane and M Sasikumar

14. Assessing Critical Thinking in STEM and Beyond 79
Barry Stein, Ada Haynes, Michael Redding, Theresa Ennis and Misty Cecil

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15. The TEUTATES-Project: Tablet-PCs in Modern Physics Education 83
N. Dahlmann, S. Jeschke, O. Pfeiffer, H. Scheel and C. Thomsen

16. Collaborative Virtual Environments for Teaching Physics 89
Faber Giraldo, Ángela María Jiménez Rojas, Pedro Esteban and Helmuth Trefftz

17. Intelligent Testing using Fuzzy Logic 95
Syed Fahad Allam Shah

18. An Experience Providing University Students with Skills to Work with Collaborative Tools 99
Fuensanta Medina-Domínguez, Antonio de Amescua, Maria-Isabel Sánchez-Segura
and Javier García Guzmán

19. Designing an e-Learning System for Language Learning: A Case Study 105
Gerhard B van Huyssteen

20. E-Learning Tool & Remote Experiment on Simulation of the Control Systems used 111
in Electrical Domain
Gheorghe Scutaru, Paul Borza, Vasile Comnac

21. Design, Development and Implementation of a Bioinformatics Course Sequence 117
Gina Cooper

22. An Online 3D Virtual Learning Environment for Teaching Children Mathematics 123
H. Mpouta, F. Paraskeva and S. Retalis

23. The Concept and Strategy of ICT Integration in Teaching and Learning Process 127
at Bina Nusantara University – Jakarta
Harjanto Prabowo

24. An Authoring Tool to Construct Adaptive Assessments 133
Héctor G. Barbosa León, Francisco J. García Peñalvo and Sergio Bravo

25. Delicious Learning Resources 139
Hend S. Al-Khalifa and Hugh C. Davis

26. The Effect of the CABLE Approach on the Levels of Mental Engagement of Students 145
in Computer Programming
Ioana Tuugalei Chan Mow, Wing Au and Gregory Yates

27. Fuzzy TOPSIS Method for Academic Member Selection in Engineering Faculty 151
İrfan Ertuğrul and Nilsen Karakaşoğlu

28. Guidelines of Proposal Writing and Project Descriptions 157
I.D. Mikus and J. Varsányi

29. Science and Engineering Research: Assessment Methods 163
J.K.Kiplagat and P.K.Rotich
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30. Issues in the Evaluation of a Program to Provide Assistance to Science Teachers 169
in Inner-city Secondary Schools
Jack Victor and Magued Iskander

31. Synchronous e-Learning: Three Perspectives 175
J.A. Redmond, A. Parkinson, A. Mullally and D. Dolan

32. A Framework for Benchmarking Arabic Verb Morphological Tools 181
Sane M Yagi and Jim Yaghi

33. A Hands-on Approach to Capstone Design and Implementation 187
Joseph T. Catanio

34. E-Learning in Technology – Using Project Merlot as a Resource 193
Judy A. Serwatka

35. On the Relation between Semantic Network and Association Map for the Assessment 199
of Class Work
Kagehiro ITOYAMA, Teruo NITTA and Takashi FUJIKI

36. Towards a Methodology for Ontology Development 205
Kornelia Todorova

37. An Encyclopedia of Software Resources–A Possible and Realistic Project? 211
Liciniu-Alexandru Kovács

38. Undergraduate Students Assessment on Materials Chemistry Topic using 217
an Auto-Calibrated Online System
Lorentz JÄNTSCHI, Carmen Elena STOENOIU and Sorana Daniela BOLBOACĂ

39. Development and Evaluation of a Web-Based E-Learning System 223
L. Schmidt

40. Promoting Engineering Careers using Modern Sensors in High School Science labs 229
Edwin Yu, Magued Iskander, Vikram Kapila and Noel Kriftcher

41. Our Experiences in Teaching of Digital Logic 237
Krystyna Maria Noga and Marcin Radwanski

42. Integrated Contact- and E-learning Course in Managerial Psychology 243
for Engineering Students
Jüri Ilvest Jr. and Mare Teichmann

43. Engineers´ Occupational Stress and Stress Prevention System: E-psycho-diagnostics 249
and E-learning
Mare Teichmann and Jüri Ilvest Jr.
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44. From Collaborative Video Library to Annotated Learning Object Repository: 255
Using Annotated Video Library in Personalized E-Learning
Md Maruf Hasan, Nophadol Jekjantuk, Yenruedee Chanwirawong
and Ekawit Nantajeewarawat

45. Floe-T: Tool to Measure the Quality in Learning Objects 261
Miguel Vargas and Manuel Ortega

46. Computer Aided Architectural Design Training 267
M. Dobelis

47. Learning Two-Dimensional Physics and Mathematics through their Applications 273
in Robotic Manipulators
M. Ali Yousuf, V. de la Cueva Hernández and R. Montúfar Chaveznava

48. A University e-Learning and Service Providing System: A Case Study 277
Nael Hirzallah and Sandrella Mahjoub

49. Computer-aided Building Design Education: Simulating the Design Process 283
in a Project-Based Learning Curriculum
Neander F. Silva amd Ecilamar M. Lima

50. Towards a Multi-Criterion Web-Based Tool for Evaluation of an E-Learning System 289
Pavlos Delias, Nikolaos F. Matsatsinis and Agelos Karagounakis

51. Novel Aspects of the Use of ICT in Mathematics Education 295
Olga Caprotti, Mika Seppälä and Sebastian Xambó

52. Mediation in Virtual Environments 301
O. Mäkinen

53. Web-based Interactive Virtual Laboratory System for Digital Circuit Experiment 305
Ouyang Yang, Ye Shiping, Dong Yabo and Zhu Miaoliang

54. Effective E-Learning Environment Personalization using Web Usage Mining Technology 311
Ouyang Yang and Zhu Miaoliang

55. Tutor: A Web-based Educational Platform for University Studies 317
Roberto F. Arroyo, Miguel J. Hornos and Pilar Fernández Sánchez

56. The eChalk System: Potential of Teaching with Intelligent Digital Chalkboards 323
S. Jeschke, L. Knipping and O. Pfeiffer

57. On Remote and Virtual Experiments in eLearning in Statistical Mechanics 329
and Thermodynamics
S. Jeschke, T. Richter, H. Scheel, and C. Thomsen

58. Virtual Room Concepts for Cooperative, Scientific Work 335
Sabine Cikic, Sabina Jeschke, Nadine Ludwig and Uwe Sinha
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59. Comparative Study of Learning Achievement on the Online Asynchronous Learning 341
Course In Engineering Metallurgy Between Individual-Learning and Group-Learning
Santirat Nansaarng and Supreeya Siripattanakunkajorn

60. An Architecture for a SCORM-Conformant Content Delivery System 347
in an E-learning Solution
Sedigheh Abbasi and Gholamhossein Dastghaibyfard

61. Impact of University Education on Software Quality Skill-set of HR in Software 351
Outsourcing Industry of Pakistan
Muhammad Emad-ud-din, and Shahid Javed Ansari

62. State Model Diagrams–a Systems Tool for Teaching Network Technologies 355
and Network Management
S.P. Maj, B. Tran and D. Veal

63. Cooperative Learning Objects in a Federated Learning System 361
S. Encheva and S. Tumin

64. Application of Meet-Distributive Lattices for Assessing Students Knowledge 367
S. Encheva and S. Tumin

65. The Concept of the Internet Textbook on Theoretical Mechanics 373
E.V. Ponomaryova, T.O. Nevenchannaya and V.E. Pavlovsky

66. Game Playing and Systems Thinking 379
Thomas Hansson

67. Research on Maintainability and Expansibility of E-Learning Systems 389
X.W. Hao, X.X. Meng and X.Cui

68. Research on Web-Based Self-Learning 395
X.W. Hao and X.X. Meng

69. Design and Development of an E-learning Tool for Children to Learn How to Write 401
the Chinese Words
Yan Liu, Ketao Liu, G. Scott Owen and Rajshekhar Sunderraman

70. A Study Support System on a Hands-on Networking Laboratory 405
Yasuhiro Nakagawa, Hiroshi Suda, Yoshiro Miida and Masahiro Ukigai

71. User Modeling in the Context of Cognitive Service Delivery: Application to Learning 411
Management Systems
Y. Kritikou, P. Demestichas, E. Adamopoulou and K. Demestichas

72. Management Architecture for the Provision of e- Services in Cognitive Environments 417
Y. Kritikou, P. Demestichas, G. Dimitrakopoulos, F. Paraskeva, A. Kyriazis, M. Paradia
and N. Mitsis
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73. E-Learning Techniques in IT Programs 423
Zeenath Reza Khan

74. E-learning based Distance Education at Szechenyi Istvan University 429
Z. Letray, M. Kovacs and L. Nyeki

75. The Web Enhanced General Physics Course 433
Gene G. Kuleshov

76. Accessibility and Model-Based Web Application Development for eLearning Environments 439
Sabina Jeschke and Helmut Vieritz

77. Creation of a Teaching Timetable using Random Variables – The STB Application 445
C. T. Panagiotakopoulos and A. D. Kameas

78. E-learning and Handicap: New Trends for Accessibility with Model Driven Approach 451
Amina BOURAOUI, Mohamed JEMNI and Mohsen LAABIDI

79. Two Different Approaches of Modeling the Teacher Relocation Problem in a Constraint 455
Logic Programming System and their Comparison
Nagehan Ilhan and Zeki Bayram

80. A Continuous Unsupervised Adaptation Method for Speaker Verification 461
Alexandre Preti, Jean-François Bonastre and François Capman

Index 467