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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.

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-

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All work contributed to this book is new, previously-unpublished material.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 Directions 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 research directions pertinent to these evolving fields.

 

 

series:

 

 

this

 

in

included

Strategic Applications of Distance Learning Technologies

 

 

Also

 

(Advances in Distance Education Technologies-vol 2)

 

 

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, implemented 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.

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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