Technologies Shaping Instruction and Distance Education: New Studies and Utilizations (Advances in Distance Education Technologies (Adet) Book Series)

416 Pages·2009·9.67 MB·English

by  Mahbubur Rahman Syed

Technologies Shaping
Instruction and Distance
Education:
New Studies and Utilizations
Mahbubur Rahman Syed
Minnesota State University Mankato, USA
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Technologies shaping instruction and distance education : new studies and
utilizations / Mahbubur Rahman Syed, editor.
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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-
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Editor-in-Chief: Mahbubur Syed, Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA
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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