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Technology Enhanced Learning in Design and Technology Education
Author: Page, Tom
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Education,Design,Literature Reviews,Universities,Technological Advancement,Information Technology,Educational Practices,Teaching Methods,Web 2.0 Technologies,Learner Controlled Instruction,Video Technology,Handheld Devices,Web Sites,Collaborative Writing,Electronic Journals,Delivery Systems,Information Dissemination

The focus of this literature review addresses the opportunities that new media can have for design and technology education at the university level. Advances in public and technology interaction has changed drastically with the impact of New Media and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). This research investigates the role of New Media and Information and Communication Technologies for design and technology education. As more young people participate in a greater variety of new communication modalities, new studies of these forms of communication--and new methods of studying such communication tools--need to be developed. This research will provide unique insights and recommendations for how new approaches of analysing and understanding New Media and ICTs can enrich everyday pedagogic practices in design and technology education. In particular, scenarios for New Media applications will be applied to design and technology education. It is argued that the results from this research and literature review will have promising implications for the design of New Media applications appropriate to the educational content they have been researched in.
Need of Six Sigma in Education
Author: Mehrotra, Dheeraj
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Statistical Analysis,Quality Control,Measurement Techniques,Problem Solving,Educational Assessment,Program Implementation,Evaluation Methods

The marching trend of the new economic order has generated a new capsule of SIX SIGMA as a unified approach to process excellence. The tests reveal that it has transformed some of the most successful companies in the world like Motorola, GE etc. It is activated as an approach to aiming at the target by changing the culture of a company, involving everyone in the company, not just the Black Belts and Green Belts. The concept of SIX SIGMA is to identify the problem in a process, set up project with the processes, evaluate the process and work through the project in order to improve the process in totality. In the words of Jack Welch, Chairman of GE, the SIX SIGMA, is &quot;The only programme I've ever seen where customers win, employees are engaged in and satisfied by, shareholders are rewarded, and everybody who touches it wins.&quot; In education it pertains of improving quality of matter taught, the character generated of the pupils in certain and the quality of study and school life. With the revolutionary usage of audiovisual devices, like projectors, video conferencing, etc., the students can also be asked to write papers on a particular subject and after the presentation of papers, the discussion can take place on the respective subject. Under this method of imparting knowledge of literacy with quality, the thinking, writing and presentation skills of the students can be kindled. Not only this, the existing method of quality improvement through SQCC (Students Quality Control Circles) have had the value based concept as a simile for the Six Sigma standards. It infuses a spike of excellence, emotional development, humaneness and self discipline.
Model Based Usability Heuristics for Constructivist E-Learning
Author: Katre, Dinesh S.
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Usability,Constructivism (Learning),Heuristics,Interaction,Models,Instructional Effectiveness,Educational Games,Simulation,Case Studies,Qualitative Research

Many e-learning applications and games have been studied to identify the common interaction models of constructivist learning, namely: 1. Move the object to appropriate location; 2. Place objects in appropriate order and location(s); 3. Click to identify; 4. Change the variable factors to observe the effects; and 5. System personification and dialogue with learner. The paper also presents around 14 qualitative aspects, which can serve as heuristics for evaluation of constructivist e-learning. The common interaction models and qualitative aspects are defined to help in improving the effectiveness and usability of constructivist e-learning.
Proctored vs. Un-Proctored Exams in a Hybrid Course: A Brief Comparison of Student Results
Author: Hollister, Kimberly Killmer
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Tests,Computer Literacy,State Colleges,Scores,Supervision,Comparative Analysis,Computer Assisted Testing,Examiners,Student Attitudes

The research aims to examine whether there is a difference in undergraduate student performance on skill-based exams in an introductory computer literacy course at a state comprehensive university when exams are administered in-class vs. online. Two samples, each consisting of approximately 107 students, are considered for this study. A comparison of exam scores will be used to identify differences in exam performance between the two groups.
Transformative Power of Digital Citizenship: Critical Perspectives on Culture, New Media and Pedagogy
Author: Kurubacak, Gulsun
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Global Approach,Cultural Differences,Cultural Influences,Intercultural Communication,Computer Mediated Communication,Instruction,Cultural Awareness,Cultural Pluralism,Citizenship Responsibility,Computer Networks,Information Technology

This paper discusses culture, as a source of conflict than of synergy, and how it affects the use of new media to build digital citizenships. It also argues that the cultural dimensions of Geert Hofsteded, who demonstrates that there are national and regional cultural groupings that affect behavior of organizations, are very persistent across time. Global online cultures can be described according to the analysis of Geert Hofsteded. These ideas can be based on a large scale of local and national culture differences across subordinates of a multinational digital society. Furthermore, the author hopes that the underlying assumptions and theoretical constructs through the use of Hofstede's cultural dimensions will help digital citizens to understand management in an online community, and have both knowledge and empathy not only the whole local sight but also the global scene. In spite of calls for enhanced collaboration between online societies and different cultures, there is still alteration between digital citizens, groups and nations. On the other hand, they are exposed to universal dilemmas, troubles and problems which demand mutual understanding for clarification of these difficulties. Based on the cultural dimensions of Geert Hofstede, building global culture through new media helps digital citizens to appreciate the diversities in the way strategists and their supports think, offering realistic resolutions for digital citizens to help solve conflicts between different groups.
The Role of Informal Learning in Today's Successful Training Department
Author: Wittkopf, Colleen
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Informal Education,Individualized Instruction,Workplace Learning,Training,Learning Modules,Blended Learning,Educational Benefits,Personnel Evaluation

The integration of work and learning is becoming the dominant means of workforce training in many organizations today. Though structured classroom learning will likely but never entirely recede, a preponderance of current research indicates that the future of most job-related learning will lie in non-traditional methods such as short e-training modules delivered directly to the desktop, podcasts, informal knowledge-sharing sessions, and even structured gaming environments. This paper will explore why such learning is becoming increasingly more critical, how a successful blend of informal and formal learning can achieve the individualized training that a majority of employees are beginning to demand, and the difficulties involved, specifically with respect to evaluation and the ways in which it can be leveraged by a training department. These types of learning can be combined with some traditional training events to create a meaningful learning path for new employees and existing ones alike, and training and development specialists will have to find ways to achieve the right blend to achieve improved workforce performance.
Development and Evaluation of Computer-Based Laboratory Practical Learning Tool
Author: Gandole, Y. B.
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Computer Uses in Education,Computer Software,Institutes (Training Programs),Science Laboratories,Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Participative Decision Making,Computer Simulation,Evaluation Methods,Protocol Analysis,Questionnaires,Interviews,Field Studies,Usability

Effective evaluation of educational software is a key issue for successful introduction of advanced tools in the curriculum. This paper details to developing and evaluating a tool for computer assisted learning of science laboratory courses. The process was based on the generic instructional system design model. Various categories of educational software that can be used for laboratory courses are described. The use of computer based resources in supporting the teaching of electronics science laboratory course is described where the course has been enhanced to develop skills in experimental design, data analysis and links to theoretical parts of the subject.
E-Learning in Higher Education : Issues, Challenges, Benefits, Future
Author: Sriram, Malathi
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Higher Education,Educational Trends,Colleges,Undergraduate Study,Graduate Study,Technology Uses in Education,Internet

This article attempts to present the recent trends in the pedagogy, that the managements of higher education have begun to adapt. Of late, more and more Institutions have started making their courseware and resources available online. The next step in this direction for the institutions would be to provide evaluation structure to all its students, and provide this facility early in their educational period. This article will look into Higher Education Institutions, with emphasis on Indian Institutions, especially at the Under Graduate and Post Graduate levels adopting the use of e-learning in their institutions.
Literature Reviews: Advising Doctoral Students
Author: Muirhead, Brent
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Literature Reviews,Doctoral Degrees,Doctoral Dissertations,Research Skills,Information Literacy,Information Skills,Learning Strategies,Guidelines

The rapid expansion of available information has created new opportunities and challenges for today's research students. Academic and public libraries have developed sophisticated electronic databases to better manage knowledge to make it more accessible to researchers. Literature reviews are a major challenge for doctoral students. The focus of this discussion is to share advice for helping individuals with their literature reviews.
Adoption of Technology in Malaysian Educational System
Author: Ng, Chris Fook Sheng
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Technology Integration,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Mathematics Instruction,Grade 8,Correlation,Mathematics Achievement,Rural Schools,Urban Schools,Calculators,Computer Uses in Education,Teaching Methods,Teaching Styles,Statistical Analysis,Educational Resources,Rural Urban Differences

This paper provides a brief understanding of the educational technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics to Form Two students (equivalent to the eighth-graders) in Malaysia. In particular, it attempts to understand the relationships between educational technology and mathematics achievement in both the urban and rural schools. The study draws its findings solely from the Trend in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003 which includes 5,314 students from 150 schools. The technology discussed in this paper is confined to the use of calculator and computers in mathematics learning and teaching. The use of computer for academic purpose was scarce among the Form Two students, which is reflective of our current curriculum that lacks the technological approach. However, we found that students who computers, used computers at home, library or friend's home performed relatively better in the TIMSS mathematics test compared to those who did not. The findings also show that students in rural areas were less likely to own home computers but are more likely to use calculator as compared to their urban counterpart their achievement in TIMSS mathematics scores were significantly lower and were more likely from schools that had greater shortage of computer facilities. Although the findings implicated that the use of computers help in achieving higher mathematics scores, it was not conclusive since students' socio-economics status, motivation and other factors related to achievement were not considered in this study. This study also found that teachers' pedagogical style do not encourage mathematical creativity. However, the instructional approach of the teachers did not seem to affect students' performance in mathematics.
Transformation Based Education Leaders--The Wheels That Drive Successful Institutions for Sustainable Educational Excellence
Author: Leonard, Bobby
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Transformational Leadership,Leadership Effectiveness,Educational Change,Teacher Leadership,Educational Administration,Educational Planning,Strategic Planning,Participative Decision Making,Leadership Qualities,Leadership Responsibility,Leadership Role,Foreign Countries

In this article, author Bobby Leonard asserts that the best institutions in India today are good in Policies Systems and administration. However, the key is developing a new generation of education based workforce under the hands of a good leader. India requires transformational leaders, leaders who can transform educational systems and who are capable of building successful, globally accepted models of education with high consideration given to quality of the outcome. Herein, Leonard suggests that the critical issue is the leadership qualities of administrators and principals, their responses to change, and effective uses of technology. He goes on to discuss transformational leadership, the Transformation Leadership Matrix, and how transformational leadership correlates to a strategic framework. Leonard concludes that in order to put India on the global education map, it needs leaders who can change, are powerful in aligning their vision, can wade smoothly through complex situations, and are willing to explore themselves.
An Insight into E-Collections
Author: Albert, Angeline Sheba
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Journals,Electronic Publishing,Books,Library Services,Handheld Devices

The present paper gives a brief introduction about E-collections. It discusses the e-books, e-journals, utility, features, advantages and issues for the development of e-collections. E-books will offer a rich learning experience, reinforced with audio, video, 3D animation and collaborative learning tools. E-journals on the other hand are electronic publications, published on regular basis. This paper highlights the future role in e-collection development in a respective environment.
Systems Innovation and Education Management Systems (EMS)
Author: Rao, Nageswararao A. V.
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Systems Development,Innovation,Database Management Systems,Program Administration,Best Practices,Program Implementation,Technology Planning,Needs Assessment,Institutional Characteristics,Leadership,Strategic Planning,Performance Technology,Empowerment,Participative Decision Making,Organizational Communication,Professional Development,Active Learning,Student Projects,Knowledge Management,Courseware,Higher Education

Many researchers and practitioners contend that all institutions respond to changing market need and can create competitive advantage through innovation and creativity. Each year, institutions expend significant resources developing new products and processes and yet research shows that more than half these initiatives fail. Successful institutions are not innovative by accident; they deliberately manage their innovation process. In order to effectively manage the innovation process, institutions must utilise proven approaches to &quot;lever&quot; innovation within the institutions. This article proposes a new approach to managing systems innovation that centres on the process of institutional innovation and good management practice. This approach aims to provide a more integrated approach to systems innovation that will make it more systemic and improve its likelihood of success. This article's main objective is to present systems innovation and education management systems (EMS). A bibliography is included.
Critical Curriculum Design for Blended Learning in Higher Education: The Strategies, Principles and Challenges of Interactive Classroom Management
Author: Kurubacak, Gulsun
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Curriculum Design,Critical Theory,Classroom Techniques,Curriculum Development,Learning Theories,Participative Decision Making,Constructivism (Learning)

The main purpose of this article is to introduce a critical curriculum design approach for bringing curriculum change for Blended Learning in higher education. Furthermore, the strategies, principles and challenges of this approach are also presented. This paper provides a perspective on such serious concerns as whether curriculum change should start with professors, administrators, learners, education communities and/or professional reformers at local, state and national levels. Also, this paper includes treatment of the Radical Constructivists' view of blended learning with merging Media Richness Theory. The author hopes that it emphasizes the importance of considering a wide range of situations in implementing curriculum change, of matching innovation with the realities of the interactive classroom management in higher education. Besides, the author's intention in this paper is to discuss the rights of learners and professors by fostering courtesy, confidentially and human dignity of critical curriculum design for blended learning.
Educational Management: Timetable Scheduling Algorithms
Author: Siyambalapitiya, Sarath B.
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Scheduling,Educational Administration,Barriers,Resource Allocation,Mathematical Models,Change Strategies

There is no doubt that the most important activity In schools and universities is conducting classes and lectures to their students. Preparation of timetables is a major task confronted by the management every year. A lot of time is spent on this exercise, yet the end result would be far from satisfactory. In this paper, we draw attention to the different approaches of solution to this problem and the need to look for new directions of research.
Subject Matter: Meaningful Learning in Technology Education
Author: Autio, Ossi
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Technology Education,Teaching Models,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Educational Practices,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes

In Finland teaching of technology has traveled a long road during its 140-year history. It has gradually gone from the copying of the model series dating back to the 1860s to the building of computer controlled robots. Materials, techniques and technology have developed wildly but the pedagogic contents are restricted regrettably still often only around the product to be made. In technology education subject matter teaching model, which includes motivation, planning, working and evolution is striven for out of narrow minded object thinking and out of merely copying working. In this article subject matter teaching model is approached from the point of view of meaningful learning.
Using Learning Delivery Systems Tools to Facilitate Executive Education Coursework
Author: McAliney, Peter
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Delivery Systems,Database Management Systems,Courseware,Case Studies,Program Descriptions,Educational Technology,Teaching Guides,International Programs,Second Language Programs,Language of Instruction,Transformative Learning,Foreign Students,Teaching Methods

There is a number of proprietary and open source Learning Delivery Systems (LDSs) available for the use of Instructors today. Though each have their own protocols, they all still share an overlapping and common tool set. This article provides a case study describing how to apply some of the common tools found in LDSs in the delivery of course in an executive level, international program that is taught in the students' non-native language. Designed for the practitioner, the article describes how an Instructor can apply these tools for maximum benefit to executive level students for whom language issues may be an impediment for their maximum learning. The article also lays out a schedule for the Instructor to assist them in the integration of the tools before, during, and after the delivery of the course.
Selecting a Course Management System: Selecting and Implementing a Course Management System
Author: Mandernach, B. Jean
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Database Management Systems,Selection Criteria,Computer Software Evaluation,Computer Software Selection,Higher Education,Online Courses,Courseware,Program Development,Program Implementation,Program Proposals,Needs Assessment,Technology Planning,Program Administration

Institutions of higher education are embracing the role of the Internet as a medium to promote on-demand communication between faculty and students. As such, online course management systems have become an efficient and effective means of facilitating learning outside the classroom. To ensure that a course management system meets the needs and goals of an institution, it is vital that the selection and migration of content to an online courseware platform is done systematically. This article highlights key stages in the selection and migration process. In addition, practical recommendations are provided focusing on sensitivity to an institution's culture, resources, political climate, and goals for quality and growth.
Research in the Language Classroom: State of the Art
Author: Salmani-Nodoushan, Mohammad Ali
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language Research,Qualitative Research,Classroom Research,Research Methodology,Second Language Instruction

New trends in language teaching have resulted in a move towards research in the language classroom. For a long time, language teachers tried to train language learners who had a near native command of the language they learned. However, most of these efforts at training proficient learners were not as successful as expected. Scholars attributed this failure to language teachers' confidence in language teaching methods. An &quot;alternative to method,&quot; rather than alternative method, was what was needed in the language classroom. Hence, the era of classroom-centered research began--the aim of which was to reassign teacher plausibility to language teachers. As time passed, classroom-centered research was accompanied by a sister approach to classroom research, which was called classroom process research. In addition, qualitative research also gained some reputation in this context. This paper provides a brief overview of classroom research, which reveals three distinct but interrelated research paradigms: classroom-centered research, classroom process research, and qualitative research.