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Technologies Shaping Instruction and Distance Education: New Studies and Utilizations Mahbubur Rahman Syed Minnesota State University Mankato, USA InformatIon scIence reference Hershey • New York Director of Editorial Content: Kristin Klinger Senior Managing Editor: Jamie Snavely Assistant Managing Editor: Michael Brehm Publishing Assistant: Sean Woznicki Typesetter: Michael Brehm, Carole Coulson Cover Design: Lisa Tosheff Printed at: Yurchak Printing Inc. Published in the United States of America by Information Science Reference (an imprint of IGI Global) 701 E. Chocolate Avenue Hershey PA 17033 Tel: 717-533-8845 Fax: 717-533-8661 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.igi-global.com/reference Copyright © 2010 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without written permission from the publisher. Product or company names used in this set are for identification purposes only. Inclusion of the names of the products or companies does not indicate a claim of ownership by IGI Global of the trademark or registered trademark. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Technologies shaping instruction and distance education : new studies and utilizations / Mahbubur Rahman Syed, editor. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: "This book covers the use of technology and the development of tools to support content exchange, delivery, collaboration and pedagogy used in distance education delivery"--Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-60566-934-2 (hardcover) -- ISBN 978-1-60566-935-9 (ebook) 1. Distance education--Computer-assisted instruction. 2. Education--Effect of technological innovations on. 3. Educational technology. I. Syed, Mahbubur Rahman, 1952- LC5803.C65T43 2010 371.35'8--dc22 2009043357 British Cataloguing in Publication Data A Cataloguing in Publication record for this book is available from the British Library. All work contributed to this book is new, previously-unpublished material. The views expressed in this book are those of the authors, but not necessarily of the publisher. Advances in Distance Education Technologies Series (ADET) ISBN: 1935-2689 Editor-in-Chief: Mahbubur Syed, Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA Future Directions in Distance Learning and Communication Technologies Timothy K. Shih , Jason Hung; Tamkang University, Taiwan; Northern Taiwan Institute of Science and Technology, Taiwan Information Science Publishing • copyright 2007 • 297 pp • H/C (ISBN: 1-59904-376-9) E-Book (ISBN: 1-59904-378-5) Distance education technology combines communication with educational and intelligent methods to develop software and hardware systems that support learning activities with spatiotemporal flexibilities. Future Di- rections in Distance Learning and Communication Technologies presents theoretical studies and practical solutions for engineers, educational professionals, and graduate students in the research areas of e-learning, distance education, and instructional design. This book provides readers with cutting-edge solutions and re- search directions pertinent to these evolving fields. A ls o i n cl u d e d i n t h isS( Astredarvitaeesgn:icce As ipnp Dlicisattaionnces oEfd Duicsattainocne T Leecahrnnoilnogg iTese-cvhonl o2l)ogies Edited By: Syed Mahbubur Rahman Information Science Reference • copyright 2008 • 300pp • H/C (ISBN: 978-1-59904-480-4) The Advances in Distance Education Technologies (ADET) Book Series is a forum for researchers and practitioners to disseminate practical solutions to the automation of open and distance learning. The series seeks to provide an ongoing outlet for high-quality, emerging research principles in the areas of online learning and pedagogical technologies. Through bridging the gap in available literature in this field of utmost importance, the series serves as a critical vehicle of further developing distance education technologies. Targeted to academic researchers and engineers who work with distance learning programs and software systems, as well as general users of distance education technologies and methods, the Advances in Distance Education Technologies (ADET) Book Series discusses computational methods, algorithms, imple- mented prototype systems, and applications of open and distance learning. The book series welcomes accounts of the implementation of distance learning technologies and applications and endeavors to foster the growth of these areas. Hershey • New York Order online at www.igi-global.com or call 717-533-8845 x 10 – Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (est) or fax 24 hours a day 717-533-8661 Editorial Advisory Board Rynson Lau, University of Durham, UK Qing Li, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Shi-Kuo Chang, University of Pittsburgh, USA Giuliana Dettori, National Research Council, Italy Baltasar Fernandez-Manjon, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain Fernando Gamboa-Rodriguez, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico Vivekanand Gopalkrishnan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA Kamalanath Priyantha Hewagamage, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Jason C. Hung, The Overseas Chinese Institute of Technology, Taiwan Dulal C. Kar, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, USA Javed I. Khan, Kent State University, USA Taku Komura, University of Edinburgh, UK Yiu-Wing Leung, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Frederick Li, University of Durham, UK Paolo Maresca, Universita’ di Napoli Federico II, Italy Dennis McLeod, University of Southern California, USA Max Muehlhaeuser, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany Maria E. Orlowska, Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology, Poland Maytham Safar, Kuwait University, Kuwait Nicoletta Sala, University of Italian Switzerland, Switzerland Ladislav Samuelis, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia Ramesh Chander Sharma, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India Timothy K. Shih, Tamkang University, Taiwan Marc Spaniol, RWTH Aachen University, Germany Changjie Tang, Sichuan University, China Thrasyvoulos Tsiatsos, University of Patras, Greece Lorna Uden, Staffordshire University, UK Son T. Vuong, University of British Columbia, Canada Kazuo Yana, Hosei University, Japan David Yang, Southern Taiwan University of Technology, Taiwan Xun Yi, Victoria University, Australia Cha Zhang, Microsoft Research, USA Jianmin Zhao, Zhejiang Normal University, China Table of Contents Preface ..............................................................................................................................................xviii Chapter 1 A Semantics-Based Information Distribution Framework for Large Web-Based Course Forum System .........................................................................................................1 Hung Chim, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Xiaotie Deng, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Chapter 2 Toward Development of Distance Learning Environment in the Grid .................................................20 Kuan-Ching Li, Providence University, Taiwan Yin-Te Tsai, Providence University, Taiwan Chuan-Ko Tsai, Providence University, Taiwan Chapter 3 Applying Semantic Agents to Message Communication in E-Learning Environment ........................32 Ying-Hong Wang, Tamkang University, Taiwan Chih-Hao Lin, Asia University, Taiwan Chapter 4 A Computer-Assisted Approach to Conducting Cooperative Learning Process...................................50 Pei-Jin Tsai, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Gwo-Jen Hwang, National University of Tainan, Taiwan Judy C.R. Tseng, Chung-Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan Gwo-Haur Hwang, Ling Tung University, Taiwan Chapter 5 Collaborative E-Learning Using Semantic Course Blog ......................................................................67 Lai-Chen Lu, Tatung University, Taiwan Ching-Long Yeh, Tatung University, Taiwan Chapter 6 A Virtual Laboratory on Natural Computing: A Learning Experiment ................................................77 Leandro Nunes de Castro, Catholic University of Santos, Brazil Yupanqui Julho Muñoz, Catholic University of Santos, Brazil Leandro Rubim de Freitas, Catholic University of Santos, Brazil Charbel Niño El-Hani, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil Chapter 7 Online Learning of Electrical Circuits Through a Virtual Laboratory ..................................................94 J.A. Gómez-Tejedor, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain G. Moltó, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain Chapter 8 A Case Study on Scaffolding Adaptive Feedback within Virtual Learning Environments ................108 Mehdi Najjar, Interdisciplinary Research Center on Emerging Technologies, University of Montreal, Canada Chapter 9 Multipoint Multimedia Conferencing System for Efficient and Effective Remote Collaboration .....126 Noritaka Osawa, Chiba University, Japan Kikuo Asai, The Open University of Japan, Japan Chapter 10 Enhanced Speech-Enabled Tools for Intelligent and Mobile E-Learning Applications .....................147 S- A. Selouani, Université de Moncton, Canada T-H. Lê, Université de Moncton, Canada Y. Benahmed, Université de Moncton, Canada D. O’Shaughnessy, Institut National de Recherche Scientifique-Énergie-Matériaux- Télécommunications, Canada Chapter 11 WEBCAP: Web Scheduler for Distance Learning Multimedia Documents with Web Workload Considerations ....................................................................................................166 Sami Habib, Kuwait University, Kuwait Maytham Safar, Kuwait University, Kuwait Chapter 12 Quasi-Facial Communication for Online Learning Using 3D Modeling Techniques ........................181 Yushun Wang, Zhejiang University, China Yueting Zhuang, Zhejiang University, China Chapter 13 Enhancing Skills of Application Software via Web-Enabled Problem-Based Learning and Self-Regulated Learning: An Exploratory Study .........................................................................192 Pei-Di Shen, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan Tsang-Hsiung Lee, National Chengchi University, Taiwan Chia-Wen Tsai, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan Chapter 14 Constructivist Learning Through Computer Gaming .........................................................................207 Morris S. Y. Jong, Centre for the Advancement of Information Technology in Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Junjie Shang, Graduate School of Education, Peking University, Beijing, China Fong-lok Lee, Centre for the Advancement of Information Technology in Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Jimmy H. M. Lee, Centre for the Advancement of Information Technology in Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Chapter 15 Stimulating Learners Motivation in a Web-Based E-Learning System ..............................................223 Keita Matsuo, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan Leonard Barolli, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Japan Fatos Xhafa, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain Akio Koyama, Yamagata University, Japan Arjan Durresi, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, USA Chapter 16 Using a User-Interactive QA System for Personalized E-Learning ....................................................239 Dawei Hu, University of Science and Technology of China, China Wei Chen, City University of Hong Kong, China Qingtian Zeng, Shandong University of Science and Technology, China Tianyong Hao, City University of Hong Kong, China Feng Min, City University of Hong Kong, China Liu Wenyin, City University of Hong Kong, China Chapter 17 Distance-Learning for Advanced Military Education: Using Wargame Simulation Course as an Example .........................................................................................................................258 Huan-Chao Keh, Tamkang University, Taiwan Kuei-Min Wang, Shih Chien University, Taiwan Shu-Shen Wai, Tamkang University, Taiwan Jiung-yao Huang, National Taipei University, Taiwan Lin Hui, Tamkang University, Taiwan Ji-Jen Wu, Tamkang University, Taiwan Chapter 18 Virtual On-Line Classroom for Mobile E-Learning over Next Generation Learning Environment ..268 Tin-Yu Wu, Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC Chapter 19 A Methodology for Developing Learning Objects for Web Course Delivery ....................................280 Karen Stauffer, Athabasca University, Canada Fuhua Lin, Athabasca University, Canada Marguerite Koole, Athabasca University, Canada Chapter 20 A Chinese Interactive Feedback System for a Virtual Campus ..........................................................290 Jui-Fa Chen, Tamkang University, Taiwan Wei-Chuan Lin, Tak Ming College, Taiwan Chih-Yu Jian, Tamkang University, Taiwan Ching-Chung Hung, Tamkang University, Taiwan Compilation of References ...............................................................................................................317 About the Contributors ....................................................................................................................340 Index ...................................................................................................................................................346 Detailed Table of Contents Preface ..............................................................................................................................................xviii Chapter 1 A Semantics-Based Information Distribution Framework for Large Web-Based Course Forum System .........................................................................................................1 Hung Chim, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Xiaotie Deng, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong The authors of this chapter propose a novel data distribution framework for developing a large Web- based course forum system. In the distributed architectural design, each forum server is fully equipped with the ability to support some course forums independently. The forum servers collaborating with each other constitute the whole forum system. Therefore, the workload of the course forums can be shared by a group of the servers. With the secure group communication protocol and fault tolerance design, the new distribution framework provides a robust and scalable distributed architecture for the large course forum system. The forum servers can be settled in anywhere as long as a broadband network connection to Internet is provided. The experimental performance testing results show that the large forum system is a high performance distributed system with very low communication overhead cost. In addition, all course forums are classified by their teaching content relevance. Relevant course forums can be arranged on the same forum server together. Hence this distribution framework also provides a knowledge-based taxonomic storage solution to build a large digital course teaching material library. Chapter 2 Toward Development of Distance Learning Environment in the Grid .................................................20 Kuan-Ching Li, Providence University, Taiwan Yin-Te Tsai, Providence University, Taiwan Chuan-Ko Tsai, Providence University, Taiwan In recent years, with the rapid development of communication and network technologies, distance learning has been popularized and it became one of the most well-known teaching methods, due to its practicabil- ity. Over the Internet, learners are free to access new knowledge without restrictions on time or location. However, current distance learning systems still present restrictions, such as support to interconnection
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