Browsing CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2005 Integrating New Technologies in Science and Education by Author "Constantinou, Constantinos P."
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Implementation of e-learning platform for electrical engineering
Bauer, Pavol; Fedák, Viliam (University of Zilina, 2005)Present engineering has to deal with increasingly complex systems. In particular, this is the case of electrical engineering. Though, this is obvious in microelectronics, also in the field of power systems the engineers ... -
The influence of ict tools on biological competence of students in the area of genetic knowledge: preliminary report
Potyrala, Katarzyna; Wolek, Jerzy (University of Zilina, 2005)The main aim of the research is an attempt to find the answer to the question regarding the influence of ICT tools prepared by authors on high school students’ competence in the are of genetics knowledge and skills. In the ... -
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 ... -
Integrating computer simulations into the teaching of physics - an action research approach
Pasek, Vladimir; Wright, Peter (University of Zilina, 2005)This paper describes the use of an action research approach in determining different teaching strategies for the use of computer simulations by physics teachers. Six physics teachers from two different school districts ... -
Integrating ICT tools in a laboratory teaching sequence of thermal phenomena
Psillos, Dimitris; Lefkos, Ioannis; Hatzikraniotis, Euripides (University of Zilina, 2005)This work refers to aspects of the development and implementation of a sequence of ICT based laboratories and their integration in high school physics in the area of heat. The objective of extensive use of ICT based tools ... -
Introducing computer based learning in a rural community in uganda
Pisutova-Gerber, Katarina (University of Zilina, 2005)The article describes the first introduction of using computers in education in the rural community of Lake Bunyonyi in Southwest Uganda. The community at Lake Bunyonyi lives without electricity or other basic infrastructure, ... -
Investigating the use of simulated laboratory for teaching aspects of calorimetry to secondary education students
Petridou, Eleni; Psillos, Dimitris; Lefkos, Ioannis; Fourlari, Sophia; Hatzikraniotis, Euripides (University of Zilina, 2005)Content analysis of textbooks and of research - based innovative approaches suggests that there is not a widely accepted negotiation of the order in which factors that are expressed in relation Q = m c should be ... -
A learning environment for physics laboratory activities (lepla): a web based tool for promoting laboratory work in physics education
Pecori, Barbara; Zoltowsky, Bogdan; O’Sullivan, Colm (University of Zilina, 2005)In this contribution the design, implementation, preliminary results, evaluation strategy and anticipated outcomes of the EU funded project LEPLA will be described and discussed. The design and implementation of this project ... -
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 ... -
Lon-capa, an open-source freeware learning content management and course management system
Kortemeyer, Gerd; 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 ... -
Managing teachers’ practicum in initial teacher preparation using an elearning platform
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Evagorou, Maria; Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Papaevripidou, Marios; Kyratsi, Theodora (University of Zilina, 2005)This research study focuses on the development and evaluation of the Learning Space Platform as a resource for the improvement of the pre-service Teachers’ Practicum. The Teachers’ Practicum is a compulsory course for ... -
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 ... -
Mentoring as an approach to promoting the technological literacy of teachers
Wright, Peter; Turville, Joni (University of Zilina, 2005)Increasingly, teachers are being expected play a critical role in helping students learn how to use information and communication technology (ICT) effectively. Despite this expectation, there are many teachers who still ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Online versus proctored testing: how do they compare?
Hench, Thomas Lee (University of Zilina, 2005)A major challenge in offering a successful online course is the deciding upon the method by which students are tested; namely either online tests or proctored tests in classrooms or specialized learning centers. When faced ... -
Open source software for e-learning: lessons learned from a three year application of a content, community, and collaborative management system in a primary school in greece
Karasavvidis, Ilias (University of Zilina, 2005)This paper focuses on the use of open source content management systems in primary education. The first part of the paper addresses the issue of open source software and examines recent international, European, and national ... -
Peculiarities of continuing studies of employable age persons
Useckiene, Lidija; Alisauskiene, Rima (University of Zilina, 2005)The essential peculiarities of learning activities of a modern man have been analyzed in this article. The analysis has been based on the research data with 1013 employable age people living in different areas in Lithuania. ... -
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 ... -
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 ...