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White Papers
Gain the Business Skills Necessary to be an Effective Leader in IT
Oct 2011
With courses such as Strategic Leadership in IT, Managerial Decision-Making Using Quantitative & Qualitative Data, & Business Process Management, Creighton's online Master's in Information...
Provided by Creighton University
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Whitepapers
IDEL - A Simple Instructional Design Tool for E-Learning
Jun 2009
Today's Information and Knowledge Society has placed new demands on education and a new paradigm of education is required. Learning, facilitated by educational systems and the pedagogic process,...
Provided by World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
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White Papers
Designing the e-Learning User Interface
Jan 2004
With the demand for Distance Education (DE) steadily growing and the ongoing struggle to convince the skeptics of the potential of e-learning and online virtual classrooms, quality design is the...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Scenario Based e-Learning: An Alternative to Traditional e-Learning
Sep 2006
The author chose scenario based e-learning as an alternative to traditional e-learning as his topic because he believes that scenario based e-learning can lead to higher levels of learning and...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Implementing Educational Technology in Higher Education: A Strategic Approach
Jul 2008
Although the move toward implementing technology in higher education is driven by an increasing number of competitors as well as student demand, there is still considerable resistance to embracing...
Provided by Purdue University
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White Papers
Resolving the New Challenges of Crisis Response, Learning Experience and Higher Productivity
Jan 2009
Higher education institutions today face significant issues which require a greater reliance on IT and communications for increased anytime, anywhere connections. At the same time, higher...
Provided by Avaya
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Whitepapers
Integration of a Multi-Agent Systems Based on Organization to Validate the Exercises Realized by Learner in an e-Learning Platform
Apr 2012
The immediate assessment of learner is a fundamental stage in the training in order to detect advance and the gaps of learner and consequently the teacher will be able to take the necessary...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering (IJCTE)
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Whitepapers
Architectural Analysis of Multi-Agents Educational Model in Web-Learning Environments
Jun 2012
The paper presents a structure for using intelligent multi-agents architecture for an educational system and internet teaching. In this architecture, a model of multi-agents learning environments...
Provided by Journal of Computing
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Whitepapers
Mobile Learning Environments for Diverse Learners in Higher Education
Jun 2012
ML (Mobile Learning) has extended e-learning to a new paradigm of "Anywhere, anytime learning". The potential of ML in individualization of learning process for the diverse learners should be...
Provided by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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Case Studies
Accessible, Engaging e-Learning Supports Customer-Focussed Service at Oxfordshire County Council
Oct 2009
The county of Oxfordshire is internationally renowned as a centre of academia and research as well as a place of architectural and natural beauty. They wanted to help embed a new way of working...
Provided by IBM
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Whitepapers
A Simplified Approach for IT Learning
Dec 2011
This paper presents the experiments and makes a research on combining 3D animation with Sound material for effective learning of Information Technology subject among the adult learners between the...
Provided by International Journal of Computing Technology and Information Security
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Whitepapers
Student Learning Preferences and SMS Text Messaging: A Web 2.0 Large Classroom Engagement System
Aug 2012
This paper investigated the analysis of student learning preferences and the use of SMS text messaging system in the classroom to engage students in the subject matter being taught. Myers-Briggs...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
The Teacher's Role in Promoting Online Peer Group Learning
Jan 2012
Teachers have a major responsibility to engage students online for successful learning in online distance education programs. Identifying key aspects of the teachers' role is important. The study...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
Integrating Virtual Worlds and Virtual Learning Environments in Schools in Developing Economies
Jan 2012
In recent years there has been significant growth in the use of 3D virtual worlds for e-learning and distance education. Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) has achieved an adequate level of...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
Use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Tertiary Education in Ghana: A Case Study of Electronic Learning (E-Learning)
Jan 2012
Population growth and the increasing number of people seeing the relevance of education as well as demand for tertiary education in Ghana have been on the rise yearly. Tertiary institutions in...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
Using Program Visualization to Improve ICT Skills Towards Achieving Vision 2030
Dec 2011
ICT has become an imperative component in enhancing industrialization and socio-economic growth in developed and developing countries. It is thus irresistible for any nation that wishes and plans...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
Policy Guidelines and Challenges in Quality Assurance in Distance Learning in Kenyan Public Universities
Dec 2011
The concept of Distance Learning (DL) has been embraced by schools, colleges and universities around the world. Distance Learning is causing a revolution in higher education in Kenya. The country...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
Adaptability of Intranet Grids in HEIs to Leverage Dream of Africa Connect
Nov 2011
Institutions of higher learning depend very much on access to other knowledge resources. Therefore, commercial distribution of knowledge resources can become a barrier for academic communication...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
Are Students Ready to Adopt e-Learning? a Preliminary e-Readiness Study of a University in the Gulf Region
Sep 2011
As e-learning gains popularity in many Colleges and Universities worldwide, the evaluation of e-learning readiness is critical for the successful implementation of e-learning as a platform for...
Provided by IRPN Press
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Whitepapers
Computer Education Policy and Its Implementation in Kenyan Secondary Schools
Sep 2011
The recent past has witnessed a huge investment in computer education in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Research from developed countries indicates that the introduction of...
Provided by IRPN Press
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White Papers
A Perspective on ELearning in the K-12 Classroom
May 2008
In the traditional classroom, teachers control the content, delivery, and processes students go through in learning a topic. However within the last decade, emerging technologies have begun a...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Angel Versus Moodle: In Search of an LMS
Jan 2008
City College of San Francisco is part of the Community College system serving over 100,000 students. In the past few years City College has opted to expand its distance learning offerings by...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Applications and Issues of the HyFlex e-Learning Model
May 2008
The HyFlex e-learning course model has been pioneered by Dr Brian Beatty at San Francisco State University to meet the needs of Masters students in Instructional Technologies. The basis of the...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Applying Bono's "Perception and Patterns" Theory in Online Learning: What Online Learning Could Be in the Future
Nov 2007
As an educational student, the author's favorite quote is "Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school" - Albert Einstein. So, what is left after one has...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Articulate or Captivate?
May 2008
Over the past two years the author has been uncertain whether to complete his Master's thesis, a communication skills e-learning program, in the software program Captivate or Articulate. The...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Cultivating 21st-Century Learners Through an e-Classroom in K-12th School
May 2008
Before discussing the challenges facing 21st-century learners in the current education system, the e-classroom needs to be defined. Electronic classroom have various definitions. Electronic...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Distance Education and Relevance of Information Architecture
Feb 2008
Many corporations have come to this realization that they have a huge need to make usability assessments for Websites, Intranets, interaction designs, and do research (prior to implementation of...
Provided by IA Design & Usability
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White Papers
Distance Education and Web Accessibility
Nov 2007
As an assistive technology instructor in the disability department at a junior college, the author is asked to evaluate distance education courses to make sure that persons with disabilities can...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
E-Learning Vs. Instructor-Led Training
May 2006
When organizations consider training options for their employees, they have to consider offering an e-learning training format or an instructor-led training format. One major factor in determining...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
How Do Instructional Designers Create a Learning Environment That Engages the Learner and Creates a Memorable Learning Experience?
Jan 2008
Learning has shifted from instructor-centered to learner-centered. It is important for designers of instruction to remember the audience plays a key role in the success of achieving understanding....
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Information Architecture and the Design and Development of e-Learning
May 2008
The goal of this white paper is to provide a resource for e-Learning designers to create training modules. In carrying out this goal, this paper will provide a thorough examination and discussion...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Instructor Strategies for Motivating Students in Distance Education
Apr 2007
Learning requires a great deal of effort. Reading, writing, studying, and collaborating can be time consuming, tiring, and often unexciting in any learning setting. Self-motivating can be even...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Levels of Interactivity and Meta-cognitive Control in Learners
Jan 2008
What is most important is to create a self paced course where adults can self-assess and self-correct. This can be accomplished by including questions or self-checks, practice exercises, and or...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Methods of Delivery for Distance Education
Nov 2007
The methods of delivery for distance education are diverse and expansive. There are four major categories into which most of the systems fall. They are audio, video, data and print. As a course...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
mLearning Emergence
Apr 2008
mLearning - what is it? In the last four years 'Mobile learning' has gone from a possibility to a near certainty as a medium for delivering instruction. The proliferation of cheap, portable...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Podcasting in Education
Oct 2007
Podcast Alley, a podcast distribution website, distributes 1,533 podcasts that include education, information for educational institutions, or podcasts about educating. The education podcast...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
State of e-Learning in the Enterprise Software Industry
Jan 2008
With the availability of more advanced multimedia e-learning tools and rich Web 2.0 features that allow for collaborative learning environments on-line, e-learning is gaining popularity across...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Textbook Publishing in the 21st Century: Changing the Higher Education System
May 2008
There is a lot to indicate that the college textbook publishing system is broken. Students complain about textbook prices. The sales of used books, for which publishers receive no revenue, reduce...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Use of Web 2.0 Technology to Mediate Team Based Projects in an Asynchronous Learning Environment
Jan 2008
Life long learning is an extremely important part; but as people get older and more involved in work and family, finding time for life long learning gets more difficult. Online learning, in its...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
Video as a 21st Century Instructional Tool: Current Trends and Pedagogical Foundations
Jan 2008
This white paper will explore various aspects of video as a 21st Century literacy. The paper will examine the use of video from three different perspectives: as a communications technology, as a...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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Whitepapers
A Framework for Recommendation of Courses in e-Learning System
Dec 2011
The course recommendation system in e-learning is a system that suggests the best combination of subjects in which the students are interested. In this paper, the authors propose a framework for...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
A Web-Based E-Learning Environment for Information Security
May 2012
In last decade there is enormous development in the field of E-Learning. Through E-learning computer education can be imparted effectively and efficiently. Information security is an important...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
SIE: Speech Enabled Interface for e-Learning
May 2012
In today's world, e-learning is very important and popular. E-learning provides a new approach of learning. E-learning means in which learner learns through the medium of internet, CDs or by...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
Tracking of Multiple Targets Using Online Learning for Reference Model Adaptation
Dec 2008
Recently, much work has been done in multiple object tracking on the one hand and on reference model adaptation for a single-object tracker on the other side. In this paper, the authors do both...
Provided by Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
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Whitepapers
E-Education Using Cloud Computing
Oct 2012
With the rapid development of modern knowledge society, there is an increasing demand of E-Education, that stress students' interaction when the availability of educational information and content...
Provided by The World
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Whitepapers
Modeling of e-Learning Based on Ant Colony Algorithm
Sep 2012
E-learning and distance education via the Internet is a means of current and promising teaching. However, it suffers from defects mainly related to the relative absence of the teacher and,...
Provided by The World
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Whitepapers
Architecture of a Virtual and Remote Laboratory
Jul 2012
In this paper, the authors give a detailed description of the Linux e-laboratory (TLL) architecture. To clearly illustrate the various architecture components, they take a close look at various...
Provided by International Journal of Reviews in Computing
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Webcasts
Google Faculty Summit 2012: The Online Revolution - Education at Scale
Sep 2012
In this webcast, the presenter will explain about the Online Revolution - Education at Scale. The presenter also explains about the major problems in the education is the lack of availability and...
Provided by Oleksiy Kovyrin
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Webcasts
Google Faculty Summit 2012: Online Learning
Sep 2012
In this webcast, the presenter will explain about the online learning. The presenter going to share about the experience in the online learning and massive opportunities by using the online learning.
Provided by Oleksiy Kovyrin
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Whitepapers
Best Combination of Machine Learning Algorithms for Course Recommendation System in e-Learning
Mar 2012
Data Mining is the extraction of hidden predictive information from large database which can be used in various commercial applications like bioinformatics, E-commerce etc. Association Rule,...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
Selecting the Best Supervised Learning Algorithm for Recommending the Course in e-Learning System
Mar 2012
Now a day E-learning is becoming popular as it helps to fulfill the necessities of remote students and helps the teaching-learning process in Education system. Course Recommender System in...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
A Comparative Study for Selecting the Best Unsupervised Learning Algorithm in e-Learning System
Mar 2012
Clustering is one of the most important techniques of data mining. Clustering technique in data mining is an unsupervised machine learning algorithm that finds the groups of object such that...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
Mining Association Rule in Classified Data for Course Recommender System in e-Learning
Feb 2012
The ADTree (Alternating Decision Tree) is a supervised classification technique that combines decision trees with the predictive accuracy into a set of classification rules & association rule...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
Information Communication Technologies Acceptance and Use Among University Communities in Uganda: A Model for Hybrid Library Services End-Users
Oct 2008
Since their inception during the first century, library institutions have used manual operations to provide services to patrons. Information seekers in these libraries spent a lot of time perusing...
Provided by International Journal of Computing and ICT Research
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Whitepapers
Intelligent Online E-Learning Systems: A Comparative Study
Oct 2012
The growth in the field of Information Technology (IT) has been very fast in last few decades and the various applications depending on IT are also changing very drastically. One of the very...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
Modular Assessment System for Modern Learning Settings: MASS
Nov 2010
In the last three decades, the field of e-assessment has become more important. Several universities and higher education institutes have started to provide online assessments. The variance in the...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
Improved Personalized E-Course Composition Approach Using Modified Particle Swarm Optimization with Inertia-Coefficient
Nov 2010
One of the main problems associated with the authoring of e-courses, for e-learning systems, is that the current composition approaches do not support 'personalized-learning' or in other words,...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Applications
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Whitepapers
Assessing Student Learning in a Virtual Laboratory Environment
May 2010
Laboratory experience is a key factor in technical and scientific education. Virtual laboratories have been proposed to reduce cost and simplify maintenance of lab facilities while still providing...
Provided by Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
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Whitepapers
Factors Affecting Acceptance of Web-Based Training System: Using Extended Utaut and Structural Equation Modeling
Apr 2012
Advancement in information system leads organizations to apply e-learning system to train their employees in order to enhance its performance. In this respect, applying web based training will...
Provided by Academy & Industry Research Collaboration Center
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Whitepapers
Implementing Quality Approach in E-Learning
Sep 2012
The aim of this paper is to prepare the National School of Applied Sciences (ENSA) of Agadir to implement a quality management approach in its online Master "Audit and environmental management."...
Provided by International Journal of Engineering Research and Development (IJERD)
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Whitepapers
Towards the Design of an Interactive U-Learning System
May 2012
A holistic notion and model of an open social web-based u-learning system, anchored with open content, providing an interactive online study group experience akin to sitting with study buddies on...
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
A Self-Directed Dynamic Web-Based Learning Environment: Proposal for Ersonalized Learning Framework
Apr 2012
This paper presents a self-directed dynamic learning environment that fits the learner's of the net generation the personalized web-based learning framework. The design of the learning framework...
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
An Analysis of Learning Principal in Two Types of Self-Directed Learning Purpose
Mar 2012
Self-directed learning has been utilized as the method that increases the students' participation in classroom activities or been suggested as the purpose of school education. However, it is...
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
A Study on the Adoption of SNS for Smart Learning in the 'Creative Activity'
Mar 2012
'Creative Activity,' has the purpose of learner-centered, self-directed and interaction-based learning. As an education centered on various experiences and autonomous attitude, it is newly...
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
E-Learning Materials Development: Applying and Implementing Software Reuse Principles and Granularity Levels in the Small
Jun 2010
E-learning materials development is typically acknowledged as an expensive, complicated, and lengthy process, often producing materials that are of low quality and difficult to adapt and maintain....
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
Online Educational System (e-Learning)
Dec 2010
The intricate construction of online educational systems lies within three principal activities: Design, Implementation and proper Post-implementation Assessment. There is not enough knowledge or...
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
Towards Developing Installable e-Learning Objects Utilizing the Emerging Technologies in Calm Computing and Ubiquitous Learning
Mar 2011
Ubiquitous learning and Calm Computing are hot research topics affecting the field of education for an information-rich world. Calm computing aims to reduce the "Excitement" of information...
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
Development and Analysis of Web-Based Discussion System for Elementary School Students
Sep 2012
This paper develops a web-based discussion system applying Hill's group cognitive map. The authors apply it to elementary school students and analyze the learning effects. Web-based discussion...
Provided by Science and Development Network (SciDev.Net)
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Whitepapers
Web Learning Systems and Cognitive Learning: A Survey
Jul 2012
Web learning system is an innovative and powerful tool to enrich the teaching and learning processes. Web learning system has tremendous opportunities over the traditional learning environments....
Provided by International Journal of Computer Science and Telecommunications
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Whitepapers
Development of an Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Business Model for Electronic Learning (e-Learning)
Oct 2012
The e-learning industry has been realized as a solution to high demand for tertiary education and population growth in developing countries. Lack of facilities such as lecturer rooms, halls of...
Provided by INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE & ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
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Whitepapers
Evaluating Model for e-Learning Modules According to Selected Criteria: An Object Oriented Approach
Aug 2012
This paper aims at developing an applied system to evaluate the e-Learning Modules (eLMs) depending on selected related criteria. Those criteria concern with many fields as well as many factors...
Provided by University of Passau
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Whitepapers
Semantic Web in E-Learning -A Survey
Oct 2011
Research works in the field of E-Learning are represented by a broad spectrum of applications, ranged from virtual classrooms to remote courses or distance learning. E-Learning is the use of...
Provided by International forum of researchers Students and Academician
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Whitepapers
Computer Education Policy and Its Implementation in Kenyan Secondary Schools
Sep 2011
The recent past has witnessed a huge investment in computer education in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Research from developed countries indicates that the introduction of...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Are Students Ready to Adopt e-Learning? a Preliminary e-Readiness Study of a University in the Gulf Region
Sep 2011
As e-learning gains popularity in many Colleges and Universities worldwide, the evaluation of e-learning readiness is critical for the successful implementation of e-learning as a platform for...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Adaptability of Intranet Grids in HEIs to Leverage Dream of Africa Connect
Nov 2011
Institutions of higher learning depend very much on access to other knowledge resources. Therefore, commercial distribution of knowledge resources can become a barrier for academic communication...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Policy Guidelines and Challenges in Quality Assurance in Distance Learning in Kenyan Public Universities
Dec 2011
The concept of Distance Learning (DL) has been embraced by schools, colleges and universities around the world. Distance Learning is causing a revolution in higher education in Kenya. The country...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Using Program Visualization to Improve ICT Skills Towards Achieving Vision 2030
Dec 2011
ICT has become an imperative component in enhancing industrialization and socio-economic growth in developed and developing countries. It is thus irresistible for any nation that wishes and plans...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Tertiary Education in Ghana: A Case Study of Electronic Learning (E-Learning)
Jan 2012
Population growth and the increasing number of people seeing the relevance of education as well as demand for tertiary education in Ghana have been on the rise yearly. Tertiary institutions in...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Integrating Virtual Worlds and Virtual Learning Environments in Schools in Developing Economies
Jan 2012
In recent years there has been significant growth in the use of 3D virtual worlds for e-learning and distance education. Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) has achieved an adequate level of...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
The Teacher's Role in Promoting Online Peer Group Learning
Jan 2012
Teachers have a major responsibility to engage students online for successful learning in online distance education programs. Identifying key aspects of the teachers' role is important. The study...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
White Papers
Gain the Business Skills Necessary to be an Effective Leader in IT
Oct 2011
With courses such as Strategic Leadership in IT, Managerial Decision-Making Using Quantitative & Qualitative Data, & Business Process Management, Creighton's online Master's in Information...
Provided by Creighton University
-
White Papers
Resolving the New Challenges of Crisis Response, Learning Experience and Higher Productivity
Jan 2009
Higher education institutions today face significant issues which require a greater reliance on IT and communications for increased anytime, anywhere connections. At the same time, higher...
Provided by Avaya
-
Whitepapers
Integration of a Multi-Agent Systems Based on Organization to Validate the Exercises Realized by Learner in an e-Learning Platform
Apr 2012
The immediate assessment of learner is a fundamental stage in the training in order to detect advance and the gaps of learner and consequently the teacher will be able to take the necessary...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering (IJCTE)
-
Whitepapers
Architectural Analysis of Multi-Agents Educational Model in Web-Learning Environments
Jun 2012
The paper presents a structure for using intelligent multi-agents architecture for an educational system and internet teaching. In this architecture, a model of multi-agents learning environments...
Provided by Journal of Computing
-
Whitepapers
Mobile Learning Environments for Diverse Learners in Higher Education
Jun 2012
ML (Mobile Learning) has extended e-learning to a new paradigm of "Anywhere, anytime learning". The potential of ML in individualization of learning process for the diverse learners should be...
Provided by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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Case Studies
Accessible, Engaging e-Learning Supports Customer-Focussed Service at Oxfordshire County Council
Oct 2009
The county of Oxfordshire is internationally renowned as a centre of academia and research as well as a place of architectural and natural beauty. They wanted to help embed a new way of working...
Provided by IBM
-
Whitepapers
A Simplified Approach for IT Learning
Dec 2011
This paper presents the experiments and makes a research on combining 3D animation with Sound material for effective learning of Information Technology subject among the adult learners between the...
Provided by International Journal of Computing Technology and Information Security
-
Whitepapers
Student Learning Preferences and SMS Text Messaging: A Web 2.0 Large Classroom Engagement System
Aug 2012
This paper investigated the analysis of student learning preferences and the use of SMS text messaging system in the classroom to engage students in the subject matter being taught. Myers-Briggs...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
The Teacher's Role in Promoting Online Peer Group Learning
Jan 2012
Teachers have a major responsibility to engage students online for successful learning in online distance education programs. Identifying key aspects of the teachers' role is important. The study...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Integrating Virtual Worlds and Virtual Learning Environments in Schools in Developing Economies
Jan 2012
In recent years there has been significant growth in the use of 3D virtual worlds for e-learning and distance education. Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) has achieved an adequate level of...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Tertiary Education in Ghana: A Case Study of Electronic Learning (E-Learning)
Jan 2012
Population growth and the increasing number of people seeing the relevance of education as well as demand for tertiary education in Ghana have been on the rise yearly. Tertiary institutions in...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Using Program Visualization to Improve ICT Skills Towards Achieving Vision 2030
Dec 2011
ICT has become an imperative component in enhancing industrialization and socio-economic growth in developed and developing countries. It is thus irresistible for any nation that wishes and plans...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Policy Guidelines and Challenges in Quality Assurance in Distance Learning in Kenyan Public Universities
Dec 2011
The concept of Distance Learning (DL) has been embraced by schools, colleges and universities around the world. Distance Learning is causing a revolution in higher education in Kenya. The country...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Adaptability of Intranet Grids in HEIs to Leverage Dream of Africa Connect
Nov 2011
Institutions of higher learning depend very much on access to other knowledge resources. Therefore, commercial distribution of knowledge resources can become a barrier for academic communication...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Are Students Ready to Adopt e-Learning? a Preliminary e-Readiness Study of a University in the Gulf Region
Sep 2011
As e-learning gains popularity in many Colleges and Universities worldwide, the evaluation of e-learning readiness is critical for the successful implementation of e-learning as a platform for...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
Whitepapers
Computer Education Policy and Its Implementation in Kenyan Secondary Schools
Sep 2011
The recent past has witnessed a huge investment in computer education in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Research from developed countries indicates that the introduction of...
Provided by IRPN Press
-
White Papers
A Perspective on ELearning in the K-12 Classroom
May 2008
In the traditional classroom, teachers control the content, delivery, and processes students go through in learning a topic. However within the last decade, emerging technologies have begun a...
Provided by San Francisco State University
-
White Papers
Angel Versus Moodle: In Search of an LMS
Jan 2008
City College of San Francisco is part of the Community College system serving over 100,000 students. In the past few years City College has opted to expand its distance learning offerings by...
Provided by San Francisco State University
-
White Papers
Applications and Issues of the HyFlex e-Learning Model
May 2008
The HyFlex e-learning course model has been pioneered by Dr Brian Beatty at San Francisco State University to meet the needs of Masters students in Instructional Technologies. The basis of the...
Provided by San Francisco State University
-
White Papers
Applying Bono's "Perception and Patterns" Theory in Online Learning: What Online Learning Could Be in the Future
Nov 2007
As an educational student, the author's favorite quote is "Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school" - Albert Einstein. So, what is left after one has...
Provided by San Francisco State University
-
White Papers
Articulate or Captivate?
May 2008
Over the past two years the author has been uncertain whether to complete his Master's thesis, a communication skills e-learning program, in the software program Captivate or Articulate. The...
Provided by San Francisco State University
-
White Papers
Cultivating 21st-Century Learners Through an e-Classroom in K-12th School
May 2008
Before discussing the challenges facing 21st-century learners in the current education system, the e-classroom needs to be defined. Electronic classroom have various definitions. Electronic...
Provided by San Francisco State University
-
White Papers
Designing the e-Learning User Interface
Jan 2004
With the demand for Distance Education (DE) steadily growing and the ongoing struggle to convince the skeptics of the potential of e-learning and online virtual classrooms, quality design is the...
Provided by San Francisco State University
-
White Papers
Distance Education and Relevance of Information Architecture
Feb 2008
Many corporations have come to this realization that they have a huge need to make usability assessments for Websites, Intranets, interaction designs, and do research (prior to implementation of...
Provided by IA Design & Usability
-
White Papers
Distance Education and Web Accessibility
Nov 2007
As an assistive technology instructor in the disability department at a junior college, the author is asked to evaluate distance education courses to make sure that persons with disabilities can...
Provided by San Francisco State University
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White Papers
E-Learning Vs. Instructor-Led Training
May 2006
When organizations consider training options for their employees, they have to consider offering an e-learning training format or an instructor-led training format. One major factor in determining...
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How Do Instructional Designers Create a Learning Environment That Engages the Learner and Creates a Memorable Learning Experience?
Jan 2008
Learning has shifted from instructor-centered to learner-centered. It is important for designers of instruction to remember the audience plays a key role in the success of achieving understanding....
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Information Architecture and the Design and Development of e-Learning
May 2008
The goal of this white paper is to provide a resource for e-Learning designers to create training modules. In carrying out this goal, this paper will provide a thorough examination and discussion...
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Instructor Strategies for Motivating Students in Distance Education
Apr 2007
Learning requires a great deal of effort. Reading, writing, studying, and collaborating can be time consuming, tiring, and often unexciting in any learning setting. Self-motivating can be even...
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Levels of Interactivity and Meta-cognitive Control in Learners
Jan 2008
What is most important is to create a self paced course where adults can self-assess and self-correct. This can be accomplished by including questions or self-checks, practice exercises, and or...
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Methods of Delivery for Distance Education
Nov 2007
The methods of delivery for distance education are diverse and expansive. There are four major categories into which most of the systems fall. They are audio, video, data and print. As a course...
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mLearning Emergence
Apr 2008
mLearning - what is it? In the last four years 'Mobile learning' has gone from a possibility to a near certainty as a medium for delivering instruction. The proliferation of cheap, portable...
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White Papers
Podcasting in Education
Oct 2007
Podcast Alley, a podcast distribution website, distributes 1,533 podcasts that include education, information for educational institutions, or podcasts about educating. The education podcast...
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Scenario Based e-Learning: An Alternative to Traditional e-Learning
Sep 2006
The author chose scenario based e-learning as an alternative to traditional e-learning as his topic because he believes that scenario based e-learning can lead to higher levels of learning and...
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White Papers
State of e-Learning in the Enterprise Software Industry
Jan 2008
With the availability of more advanced multimedia e-learning tools and rich Web 2.0 features that allow for collaborative learning environments on-line, e-learning is gaining popularity across...
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White Papers
Textbook Publishing in the 21st Century: Changing the Higher Education System
May 2008
There is a lot to indicate that the college textbook publishing system is broken. Students complain about textbook prices. The sales of used books, for which publishers receive no revenue, reduce...
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Use of Web 2.0 Technology to Mediate Team Based Projects in an Asynchronous Learning Environment
Jan 2008
Life long learning is an extremely important part; but as people get older and more involved in work and family, finding time for life long learning gets more difficult. Online learning, in its...
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Video as a 21st Century Instructional Tool: Current Trends and Pedagogical Foundations
Jan 2008
This white paper will explore various aspects of video as a 21st Century literacy. The paper will examine the use of video from three different perspectives: as a communications technology, as a...
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Videoconference Technology in Distance Education
Nov 2007
Over the years technology has allowed the classroom setting to change and new ways of teaching and learning have become more prevalent. Students and professors now do not have to be in class to...
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Open Learning Meets the Business of Education: Trends in Distance Learning
Dec 2008
The current systems of education are in place for a reason - primarily because they have responded to longstanding societal needs. The rapid rise of distance education can also be explained by its...
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