The IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2010 (part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems) was held in Freiburg, Germany, 26-29 July, 2010. The e-Learning 2010 was co-organized by Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg.
The purpose of this Conference was to concentrate on the main issues of concern within e-Learning, trying to cover both technical as well as the non-technical features of e-Learning.
The IADIS e-Learning 2010 conference received 225 submissions from more than 39 countries. Each submission had been anonymously reviewed by an average of four independent reviewers, to ensure that accepted submissions were of a high standard. Consequently, only 50 full papers were approved which meant an acceptance rate of about 22 %. A few more papers were accepted as short papers, reflection papers, posters and doctoral consortium.
The submissions were accepted under the following main areas and topics:
Organisational Strategy and Management Issues • Higher and Further Education • Primary and Secondary Education • Workplace Learning • Vocational Training • Home Schooling • Distance Learning • Blended Learning • Change Management • Educational Management • Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for Educational and Training Staff • Return on e-Learning Investments (ROI)
Technological Issues • Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Managed Learning Environments (MLEs) • Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) • Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) Tools • Social Support Software • Architecture of Educational Information Systems Infrastructure • Security and Data Protection • Learning Objects • XML Schemas and the Semantic Web • Web 2.0 Applications
e-Learning Curriculum Development Issues • Philosophies and Epistemologies for e-learning • Learning Theories and Approaches for e-learning • e-Learning Models • Conceptual Representations • Pedagogical Models • e-Learning Pedagogical Strategies • e-Learning Tactics • Developing e-Learning for Specific Subject Domains
Instructional Design Issues • Designing e-Learning Settings • Developing e-Learning Pilots and Prototypes • Creating e-Learning Courses - Collaborative Learning - Problem-based Learning - Inquiry-based Learning - Blended Learning - Distance Learning • Designing e-Learning Tasks - E-learning Activities - Online Groupwork - Experiential Learning - Simulations and Modelling - Gaming and Edutainment - Creativity and Design Activities - Exploratory Programming
e-Learning Delivery Issues • e-Delivery in Different Contexts - Higher and Further Education - Primary and Secondary Schools - Workplace Learning - Vocational Training - Distance Learning • Online Assessment • Innovations in e-Assessment • e-Moderating • e-Tutoring • e-Facilitating • Leadership in e-Learning Delivery • Networked Information and Communication Literacy Skills • Participation and Motivation in e-Learning
e-Learning Research Methods and Approaches • Action Research • Design Research • Course and Programme Evaluations • Systematic Literature Reviews • Historical Analysis • Case Studies • Meta-analysis of Case Studies • Effectiveness and Impact Studies • Evaluation of e-Learning Technologies • Evaluation of Student and Tutor Satisfaction • Learning and Cognitive Styles • Ethical Issues in e-learning
e-Skills and Information Literacy for Learning • Teaching Information Literacy • Electronic Library and Information
Search Skills • ICT Skills Education - in Schools and Colleges - for Business, Industry and thePublic Sector - in Adult, Community, Home andPrison Education - Informal Methods (peer Groups, Family) • Education for Computer-mediated • Communication skills - Netiquette - Online Safety for Children and Vulnerable Users - Cybercrime Awareness and Personal Prevention • Student Production of Online Media - Web Design - Digital Storytelling - Web 2.0 Tools - etc. • Digital Media Studies
In addition to the presentation of full, short and reflection papers, posters and a doctoral consortium that divided the conference program in 22 parallel sessions, this event also included two keynote presentations from internationally distinguished researchers (David Patterson, Project Director, Learning Light Limited, UK and Dr. Colla Jean MacDonald, University of Ottawa, Canada) and a Special Talk by Dr. Bob Barrett, Jr., American Public University, USA.
Keynotes Presentations:
K1 - "E-LEARNING: REGENERATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, THE STORY OF LEARNING LIGHT" by David Patterson, Project Director, Learning Light Limited, UK
Abstract: "e-learning: Regeneration, Research and Innovation, the story of Learning Light" and including a overview of Learning Light's research into the UK e-learning market, trends identified and trends predicted as Learning Light again looks at the market for 2010. Learning Light has attracted controversy and acclaim in its 5 year history. Learning Light was itself an innovative and imaginative new venture (and certainly not without risk) that attempted to use EU structural funds to accelerate a city regions emerging e-learning talent base. Today Learning Light is a small research and innovation focused organisation that has pioneered new e-learning value chains harnessing the power of e-learning. Learning Light was the first UK organisation that sought to define and quantify the e-learning market, and this is our story and our views on the e-learning market.
K2 - "DENIAL TO HOPE: ELEARNING EXPERIENCES FROM THE TRENCHES" by
Dr. Colla Jean MacDonald, University of Ottawa, Canada
Abstract: Dr. MacDonald will use a metaphor of the seven stages of grief (shock, denial, guilt, anger, bargaining, acceptance and hope) to explore her experiences over the past decade making the transition from traditional face-to-face teaching to the adoption of eLearning pedagogy. Professor MacDonald will discuss her experiences with: creating eLearning cultures in traditional institutions; designing learning models and frameworks; soliciting support for professors in the form of time, recognition and training; creating and sustaining learning communities; developing social, cognitive and teaching presence; using social software to enhance learner engagement; the eLearning contradiction, weapons of mass collaboration, and designing and validating assessment tools to address eLearning accountability concerns. The story from the trenches of moving from the denial and bargaining stages of eLearning to the acceptance and hope stages is a long, sometimes frustrating, and often exhilarating journey. We continue to strive to arrive with innovative, engaging, authentic learning solutions to the limitations and barriers of eLearning.
Special Talk:
"PREPARING ONLINE TEACHERS: TRANSFORMING TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES INTO THE VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT" by Dr. Bob Barrett, Jr. American Public University, USA
Abstract: In 2006, 38 states in the United States have established state-led online learning programs, policies regulating online learning, or both. Also, 25 states have state-led online learning programs, and 18 states are home to a total of 147 virtual charter schools serving over 65,000 students (http://www.nacol.org). In 2001, 56% of traditional learning institutions offered distance learning programs. As a result, more secondary- and post-secondary level teachers will need to seek additional education in order to obtain and master quality online teaching skills and strategies. The purpose of this presentation will be to address the growing concerns of current traditional teachers as they approach the decision to transition from traditional classroom teach to online teaching. Also, this presentation will overview how one online university has approached online teacher training for both experienced instructors, as well as new teaching recruits as they prepare to transition from traditional classrooms over to virtual classes. While there is still a large population of graduates who have learned in the traditional learning environment (on-ground classes), there is a growing number of adult learners obtaining their degrees from virtual universities (with the same type of accreditation as their on-ground counterparts). As a result, both online and on-ground graduates are now seeking additional education in order to compete for virtual (adjunct) teaching opportunities.
The speaker will focus on an overview of current online teacher training trends, in terms of what is required of new online instructors. It will also focus on the use of the online learning environment as a vehicle of helping current and potential online instructors to prepare for online teaching in terms of current teaching strategies used – both from the live (on-ground) environment, as well as those strategies used in the online learning environment. In addition, this presentation will help participants understand how several U.S. universities recruit, hire, and train potential online instructors. This presentation will consist of four major elements. First, it will provide an overview of the recruiting, hiring, and training aspects of the online teaching environment. Second, it will provide an overview current practices employed at various online colleges and universities in terms of their teacher training strategies and workshop formats. Third, it will provide a brief discussion of technological and skill requirements of online instructors. Finally, this presentation will provide a good networking effort for current and potential online instructors to meet others interested in online teaching.
Following the speaker's presentation of the key points on this topic, there will be an open discussion session among the participants to see what other educational institutions are doing in their recruitment and training of online instructors. The key emphasis of this workshop is to focus on how traditional classroom strategies and techniques can be incorporated into the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Extended versions of the best papers were published in selected journals, especially in the Interactive Technology and Smart Education (ITSE) journal (ISSN:1741-5659), in the IADIS International Journal on WWW/Internet (ISSN: 1645-7641), and also in other selected journals, including journals from Inderscience.
These were the five papers that had stood out:
Best Qualitative Research Paper:
STUDENT USES OF IT IN LEARNING: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY by Margot McNeill and Ming Ming Diao, Macquarie University, Australia
Abstract: In their article, Miranda in the Brave New World: Learning in a Web 2.0 millennium, Barnes and Tynan (2007) tell the story of an imaginary British student who uses technology seamlessly to stay connected almost 24 x 7 with friends, peers and teachers in a global learning environment. Whether she is representative of the majority of university students is a topic of debate in the literature.
This research aimed to explore how students use technologies in their everyday lives, whether on campus or off-campus, to support their learning. The ethnographic study was designed to inform the development of a survey about student information technologies (IT) experiences during their learning at an Australian university, which will contribute toward IT infrastructure policy and planning. The significance of this research lies in its contribution to developing a better understanding of student issues in the context of their overall IT experience at the University through surveys, interviews and student focus groups.
Best Practical Paper:
A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF LEARNING – A CASE STUDY: THE NASA INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY by Roberto Carlos Naranjo Cuervo, Luz Marina Sierra Martínez and Tulio Rojas Curieux, University of Cauca, Colombia
Abstract: This paper is aimed at improving the level of appropriation of technology, including information and communication technology, among the Nasa people from the Corinto Lopez Adentro community in the Department of Cauca in Colombia, in order to support, improve, and facilitate Ethnic Education within the Nasa community. The working methodology has been based on collaborative research involving researchers from the University of Cauca in Colombia and representatives of the Nasa Community. The current research results considers the creation of a Virtual Community model which has a teaching component and a collaborative strategy, supported by a software platform implemented with Service-oriented Inventory architecture that offers teaching services and assistance. Also two meetings with members of the Nasa Community were held which helped to publicize the project and to get feedback from the community.
Best Emergent Technology Paper:
TRAVIS TO ENHANCE ONLINE TUTORING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES: REAL TIME VISUALIZATION OF STUDENTS TRACKING DATA by Madeth May, Sébastien George and Patrick Prévôt, University of Lyon, France
Abstract: This paper presents a part of our research work that places an emphasis on TrAVis (Tracking Data Analysis and Visualization Tools), a Web-based system, designed to enhance online tutoring and learning activities. TrAVis is particularly dedicated to assist both tutors and students in the task of exploiting tracking data of communication activities throughout the learning process. This paper focuses on the technical aspects of TrAVis and the visualization of tracking data of students' communication activities.
Best Research Paper:
THE IMPACT OF ICT USE ON NEW MILLENNIUM LEARNERS' EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE by Myunghee Kang, Minjeong Kim, Nara Yoon, Ewha Womans University , Seoul, Korea and Heeok Heo, Sunchon University, Sunchon, Korea
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of ICT use on the educational performance of New Millennium Learners (NMLs). Even though many factors other than ICT might influence individual performance, the research focus was on the relationship between the behavioral patterns of ICT use and educational performance. A nation-wide survey of 1,071 10th graders considered as NMLs was conducted in Korea. The behavioral patterns of the learners in ICT use were identified in three dimensions of place, purpose and context, and the educational performance was measured in cognitive, affective and socio-cultural domain. Based on correlation and regression analyses, more effective uses of ICT for NMLs and the directions for future studies related to ICT use and educational performance were suggested.
Best Short Paper:
THE STUDY OF MOBILE GAMING IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE LEARNING by Ching Hui Chen, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan and Chiung Sui Chang Tamkang University, Taiwan
Abstract: With the rapid growth of mobile technology, young people purchasing mobile devices and playing mobile games have formed the digital culture. Mobile technologies provide an opportunity for a change in education; educators and technical developers are in exploiting the capabilities and characteristics of mobile technologies to enable new and engaging forms of learning activities. Researchers and educators begin to use mobile games in education. This study presents a mobile game-based learning system allowing learners to learn science knowledge through game play. The content of the system focuses on the relationship of the food chain for the underwater species. Learners have to work in groups exploring the simulated underwater world to find species in order to establish the hierarchy of the food chain. It is hoped that through this learning activity, learners will be able to generate team-work spirits and enhance their learning motivation.
The e-Learning Conference 2010 was published both in Book (ISBN: 978-972-8939-17-5) and CD-ROM (ISBN: 978-972-8939-15-1).
Program Committee:
Program Chairs: Miguel Baptista Nunes, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom Maggie McPherson, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
General Conference Co-Chairs: Piet Kommers, University of Twente, The Netherlands Pedro Isaías, Universidade Aberta (Portuguese Open University), Portugal Dirk Ifenthaler, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany Nian-Shing Chen, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Committee Members: Abdel-Badeeh Salem, Ain Shams University, Egypt Adamantios Koumpis, Altec Information And Communication Systems, S. A., Greece Airina Volungeviciene, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania Alan Hogarth, Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom Alex Voychenko, International Research And Training Center For Its, Ukraine Alexandra Cristea, University Of Warwick, United Kingdom Alla Manako, Irtc, Ukraine Amali Weerasinghe, University Of Canterbury, New Zealand Amjad Mahmood, University Of Bahrain, Bahrain Andreas Bollin, Klagenfurt University, Austria Andreas Papasalouros, University Of The Aegean, Greece Andrew Lian, Western Illinois University, Usa Andrew Ravenscroft, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Angélica De Antonio, Universidad Politecnica De Madrid, Spain Ania Lian, Australian Catholic University, Australia Annabelle Preussler, University Of Duisburg-essen, Germany Anouk Gelan, University Hasselt, Belgium Antonio Jorge, Universidad Politécnica De Valencia, Spain Antonio Navarro, Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Spain Apostolos Gkamas, RACTI, Greece Avgoustos Tsinakos, Department Of Industrial Informatics, Greece Ben Chang, National Chiayi University, Taiwan Ben Motidyang, University Of Saskatchewan, Canada Benno Volk, University of Zurich, Switzerland Birgit Bomsdorf, Fulda University Of Applied Sciences, Germany Bruno Warin, Université Du Littoral Côte D'opale, France Carmen Holotescu, University Politehnica Timisoara, Romania Carmen L. Padrón-Nápoles, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid , Spain Cengiz Hakan Aydin, Anadolu University, Turkey Cerstin Mahlow, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switze, Switzerland Charalampos Karagiannidis, University of Thessaly, Greece Charoula Angeli, University Of Cyprus, Cyprus Christine Bauer, University Of Vienna, Austria Christos Bouras, University Of Patras, Greece Claudia Steinberger, Klagenfurt University, Austria Danguole Rutkauskiene, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania David Guralnick, Kaleidoscope Learning, United States Demetrios Sampson, University Of Piraeus, Greece Diana Pérez Marín, Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain Dimitris Fotiadis, University Of Ioannina, Greece Dirk Ifenthaler, Albert-ludwigs-university, Germany Egle Butkeviciene, Kaunas University Of Technology, Lithuania Elarbi Badidi, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates Elena Mosa, Indire, Italy Eric Schoop, Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany Erick Araya, University Austral Of Chile, Chile Eva Heinrich, Massey University, New Zealand Eva Jereb, University Of Maribor, Slovenia Eva Martínez Caro, Universidad Politécnica De Cartagena, Spain Ezendu Ariwa, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom Francesca Pozzi, Instituto Tecnologie Didattiche – CNR, Italy Fuhua Lin, Athabasca University, Canada Gabriela Grosseck, West University Of Timisoara, Romania Gary Wills, University Of Southampton, United Kingdom Geoffrey Lautenbach, University Of Johannesburg, South Africa George Palaigeorgiou, Auth, Greece George Papadourakis, School Of Applied Technology, Greece Giannis Koutsonikos, Technical University Of Patras, Greece Giuliana Dettori, Itd-cnr, Italy Gloria Yi-ming Kao, National Taiwan University Of Science And Technolo, Taiwan Guglielmo Trentin, Cnr - Istituto Tecnologie Didattiche, Italy Hamid Harroud, Al-Akhawayn University In Ifrane, Morocco Hasan Caliskan, Anadolu Universitesi, Turkey Imed Hammouda, Tampere University Of Technology, Finland Ioan Jurca, Universitatea , Romania Ioannis Vardiambasis, Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Crete, Greece Ismael Pascual Nieto, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Y Uned, Spain Ivan Ganchev, University of Limerick, Ireland Jackeline Spinola De Freitas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, España Jaime Muñoz, Universidad Autónoma De Aguascalientes, Mexico Jane Sinclair, University Of Warwick, United Kingdom Jarkko Suhonen, University Of Joensuu, Finland Jehad Najjar, K.u.leuven, Belgium Jesualdo Breis, University Of Murcia, Spain Jesús Boticario, Universidad Nacional De Educación A Distancia (une, Spain Jesús Ibáñez, Universidad De Las Islas Baleares, Spain Jirarat Sitthiworachart, Walailak University, Thailand Jörgen Lindh, Jonkoping International Business School, Sweden Jose Bidarra, Open University, Portugal José Sierra-Rodríguez, Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Spain Juan M. Santos, University of Vigo, Spain Julia Sonnberger, University of Applied Sciences, Germany Katerina Kabassi, TEI of Ionian Islands, Greece Katherine Maillet, Institut Telecom & Management Sudparis, France Katherine Sinitsa, Ukraine International Research And Training Center, Ukraine Kathrin Figl, Vienna University of Business and Economics, Austria Kazunori Nozawa, Ritsumeikan University, Japan Kostas Vassilakis, Technological Educational Institution Of Crete, Greece Lampros Stergioulas, Brunel University, United Kingdom Larbi Esmahi, Athabasca University, Canada Larisa Zaiceva, Riga Technical University, Latvia Leonardo Garrido, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Lester Gilbert, University Of Southampton, United Kingdom Liliana Valencia, Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain Liodakis George, Technological Educational Institution Of Crete, Greece Lorraine Cleeton, Walden University, Usa Luigi Sarti, Istituto Per Le Tecnoologie Didattiche, Italy Luis Anido-Rifón, University Of Vigo, Spain Maiga Chang, Athabasca University, Canada Mandel Schewa, University Of Zürich, Switzerland Mandy Schiefner, University Of Zurich, Switzerland Manuela Delfino, Istituto per le Tecnologie Didattiche – Cnr, Italy Manuela Repetto, Instituto Per Le Tecnologie Didattiche – Cnr, Italy Marco Kalz, Open University Of The Netherlands, Netherlands Maria Moundridou, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education , Greece Maria Rigou, Patras University, Dept of Computer Engineering an, Greece Marina Rui, University Of Genoa, Italy Marina Noelia Cantarutti, Cibadist, Argentina Markus Bick, ESCP Europe, Germany Martin Ebner, Graz University of Technology, Austria Martin Wessner, Fraunhofer IESE, Germany Martin Wolpers, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Martín Llamas-Nistal, University Of Vigo, Spain Martine Verjans, Universiteit Hasselt, Belgium Matthias Rohs, University of Zurich, Switzerland Michael E. Auer, Carinthia Tech Institute, Austria Michael Kerres, University Duisburg-essen, Germany Michael Paraskevas, University Of Patras, Greece Michael Piotrowski, University of Zurich, Switzerland Michail Kalogiannakis, University of Crete, Greece Michalis Xenos, Hellenic Open University, Greece Michel Ebouyea, Univeristy La Rochelle, France Miguel Zapata Ros, University Of Murcia, Spain Mihaela Dinsoreanu, Technical University Of Cluj-napoca, Romania Mihai Jalobeanu, Universitatea de Vest "Vasile Goldis", Romania Mike Joy, University Of Warwick, United Kingdom Ming Hou, Defence R&d Canada (DRDC) - Toronto, Canada Mirjana Ivanovic, University Of Novi Sad, Serbia Mizue Kayama, Shinshu University, Japan Mohamed Ally, Athabasca University, Canada Mohamed Amine Chatti, Rwth Aachen University, Germany Mona Laroussi, Insat/lifl, Tunisia Monica Landoni, University Of Strathclyde, United Kingdom Nora Lizenberg, ISP Joaquín V. González, Argentina Oktay Ibrahimov, National Academy Of Sciences Of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Oliver Bohl, University of Kassel, Germany Panagiotes Anastasiades, University Of Crete, Greece Paola Forcheri, Ima-cnr, Italy Paolo Gentilini, Irre Liguria, Italy Patrick Blum, Inside Business Group, Germany Patrick Blumschein, University of Freiburg, Germany Patrick Fahy, Athabasca University, Canada Pavel Rusakov, Riga Technical University, Latvia Penne Wilson, University Of New Mexico, United States Pertti Yli-luoma, University Of Oulu, Finland Peter Mikulecky, University Of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic Peter Westerkamp, Westfälische Wilhelms-universität Münster, Germany Qing Tan, Athabasca University, Canada Rafael Morales, Virtual University Of Guadalajara, Mexico Rafael Valencia, Universidad De Murcia, Spain Ramon Brena, Monterrey Institute Of Technology , Mexico Raquel Hijon, Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain Raul Antonio Aguilar Vera, Universidad Autonoma De Yucatan, Mexico Rory Mcgreal, Athabasca University, Canada Rosa Bottino, Cnr, Italy Rosabel Roig-Vila, Universidad de Alicante, Spain Ruben Fuentes-Fernandez, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain Ruben Miguez Perez, University Of Vigo, Spain Rubén Edel Navarro, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico Rune Pettersson, Pettersson, Sweden Sabine Graf, Athabasca University, Canada Sandra Schaffert, Salzburg Research Forschungsgesellschaft, Austria Sibren Fetter, Open University The Netherlands, Netherlands Sobah A. Petersen, Sintef, Norway Stamatina Anastopoulou, University Of Nottingham, Greece Stanimir Stojanov, University Of Plovdiv, Bulgaria Stanislaw Wrycza, University Of Gdansk, Poland Stavros Demetriadis, Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki, Greece Stefania Manca, Istituto Per Le Tecnologie Didattiche, Italy Steve Wheeler, University Of Plymouth, United Kingdom Stis Wu, Chung-yuan Christian University, Taiwan Taher Homeed, University Of Bahrain, Bahrain Telmo Zarronandia, Carlos Iii University, Spain Thrasivoulos Tsiatsos, University Of Patras, Greece Toffolon Claudine, Université du Maine, France Tomas Sabaliauskas, Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania Tomaz Amon, Center For Scientific Visualization, Slovenia Toshio Okamoto, University Of Electro-communications, Japan Tuomo Kakkonen, University Of Joensuu, Finland Ulrike Hanke, Universitaet Freiburg, Germany Vaiva Zuzeviciute, Magnus University, Italy Vassilis Triantafillou, Τechnological Educational Institution Of Mess, Greece Vladimir Shekhovtsov, National Technical University, Ukraine Vyacheslav Shitikov, Riga Techinical University, Latvia Werner Beuschel, Fh Brandenburg, Germany Wolfram Laaser, Fernuniversität In Hagen, Germany Xavier Ochoa, CTI - ESPOL, Ecuador Xiaokun Zhang, Athabasca University, Canada Yannis Psaromiligkos, Technological Education Institute Of Piraeus, Greece Yufang Cheng, National Changhua University Of Education, Taiwan Zinayida Petrushyna, Rwth Aachen, Germany
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