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    • Computer tools to simulate acoustic phenomena 

      Aramendia, Emilio; San Martin, Ricardo; Arana, Miguel (University of Zilina, 2005)
      Acoustics is a branch of science whose mathematical models require a great effort of abstraction and spatial visualization. There are several pieces of computational software that allow us to represent these phenomena by ...
    • Teaching and assessing electronic writing skills 

      Barker, Philip (University of Zilina, 2005)
      Writing is an important aspect of a student’s skill set. Most students now use ‘information technology’ tools, such as a word processor, spreadsheet, data base and a web browser, in order to research and produce written ...
    • Potential roles for electronic performance support systems in libraries 

      Barker, Philip; van Schaik, Paul; Famakinwa, Oladeji (University of Zilina, 2005)
      Electronic performance support systems provide a powerful mechanism for helping end-users comprehend complex systems. This paper describes and discusses some research we have undertaken in order to explore their potential ...
    • Research on learning in lon-capa: multiple content representations, test data banks 

      Bauer, Wolfgang (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The LearningOnline Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach (LON-CAPA) is a fully integrated cross-institutional learning content management and assessment system initially developed at Michigan State University. ...
    • Pedagogical Aspects of e-Learning and their Dependences on Ict and Technical Facilities 

      Ohlídková, Blanka; Mlčková, Marie (University of Zilina, 2005)
      Theoretical concepts and antecedents of e-learning, theirs contributions and exploitation potency for contemporary applications are themes of the article. Do generally applicable rules independent on used technologies and ...
    • Proposal for a Distance Learning System Incorporating Checks on Students’ Knowledge 

      Put, Dariusz (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The teaching process comprises two main, complementary aspects: providing students with information, and testing both knowledge of this information and acquired skills. The information may fall into two main categories: ...
    • Animation Models In E-Learning Of Science 

      Stoffová, Veronika (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The article deals with the simulation models in e-learning applications which are the basis of controlled animation. Visualization of simulation experiments with the computer has a great significance in teaching-learning ...
    • Distributed Data Management System for the needs of distributed internet- based performance-centered enviroment for learning and development 

      Tokmakov, Dimitar; Mileva, Nevena (University of Zilina, 2005)
      This paper presents the design of Distributed Data Management System (DDMS) for the needs of Distributed Internet-based Performance-centred Environment for Learning and Development (DIPELD) which applies the model of ...
    • Supporting on-Campus Learning of Mathematics with a Learning Management System 

      Varsavsky, Cristina (University of Zilina, 2005)
      Easy-to-use web-based learning management systems are becoming more readily available to academics at universities around the world, to facilitate the delivery of online courses or to support on-campus courses with online ...
    • Global seismic monitoring network for classroom use 

      Skoupil, David; Andrýsek, Michal; Dobeš, Michal (University of Zilina, 2005)
      This paper describes the Seismic Internet Monitoring Application 2 (SIMA2) project and explains its use for teaching geology, physics, and computer science at the elementary, high school, and college levels. Earthquakes ...
    • Online searching in project-based learning in Chemistry education and the evaluation of the results 

      Morgil, Inci; Yavuz, Soner; Temel, Senar; Oskay, Ozge Özyalçın (University of Zilina, 2005)
      In Project-based learning, students perform learning process by preparing a project in a chosen subject. The basic steps in this process are; determining the target question, determining the main aims of the study, forming ...
    • The role of intelligent agents in online learning environment 

      Moise, Gabriela (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The online courses were developed from ordinary courses, simple text converted in an electronic form, to learning environments, capable to guide students in their activities of learning. Also, an acceptable environment for ...
    • The Learning Management Systems At Dar Es Salaam Institute Of Technology 

      Mgonja, Christopher T.; Mwasaga, Nkundwe M. (University of Zilina, 2005)
      In order to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of learning, many colleges, institutes and universities have introduced eLearning. Dar es salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) is also one of the higher learning ...
    • A Multi-Agent Enabled E-Education Object & Course Authoring System (MEEOCAS) 

      Meng, Anbo; Ye, Luqing; Stock, Romuald; Padilla, Pierre (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The paradigm of developing on-line courses by assembling existing e-education objects (EEO), stored in databases, is increasingly revealing its advantage and attracting more and more attention of researchers and practitioners ...
    • Innovation of former courseware 

      Kapounová, Jana; Kostolányová, Kateřina (University of Zilina, 2005)
      In the project Theoretical concepts, sources and technical background of e-learning we want to explore the possibilities how to transfer the teaching aids created within the sixties up to the nineties into electronic version ...
    • Efficient e-learning services 

      Jakab, František; Sivý, Igor; Genči, Ján; Fedák, Viliam (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The contribution deals with the architecture of the eEDUSER portal (eEDUSER - ”Efficient E-Learning Network Services Establishment for Education without Borders”, project within Leonardo da Vinci Programme). It analyses ...
    • A course website and e-learning system for the enhancement of engineering design education 

      Matsuishi, Masakatsu; Takemata, Kazuya; Yamamoto, Toshiyuki (University of Zilina, 2005)
      This paper presents an e-Learning enhanced instructional strategy to overcome instructional issues while conducting project-based learning in Engineering Design (henceforth, ED) courses targeting freshmen and sophomores ...
    • Streaming Video For Enhanced Foreign Language Training In Secondary And Tertiary Education 

      Hebenstreit, Hans; Burger, Ingrid (University of Zilina, 2005)
      Streaming video is increasingly recognized as a most effective tool within the field of contemporary and future education. The Austrian SMILE project (SMILE = Streaming Media for Interactive Learning Experience) aims at ...
    • Computer Supported Education For Industrial Mechatronics Systems 

      Fedák, Viliam; Fetyko, Ján; Repiščák, Martin (University of Zilina, 2005)
      The paper introduces a concept for utilisation of ICT in teaching of subjects from field of mechatronics, namely mechatronics of production systems that in our case are represented by industrial production lines processing ...
    • Mapping Tool For Matching Assessment To Graduate Qualities And To Course Objectives 

      Fursenko, Frank; Gelade, Susan; Dansie, Brenton; Itzstein, G. Stewart; Wing Li, Kam; Wahlstrom, Kirsten (University of Zilina, 2005)
      Many universities have embraced e-learning with all the benefits that this new technology brings to education. However, most researchers focus on the development of course content and its presentation. Few researchers focus ...