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HE-Advisor: A Multidisciplinary Web-Based Higher Education Advisory System
Sep 2010
The paper addresses academic advising-an important issue that is not often given enough attention by students and advisors alike. A web-based multidisciplinary advising system is presented that...
Provided by University of Bahrain
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White Papers
E-Learning and Security Problems in Cloud Computing Environment
Sep 2010
Cloud computing has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the information technology industry. The ability to leverage economies of scale, geographic distribution, open source software...
Provided by University of Belgrade
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White Papers
On Remote and Virtual Experiments in eLearning
Dec 2007
The science of physics is based on theories and models as well as experiments: the former structure relations and simplify reality to a degree such that predictions on physical phenomena can be...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Web Mining: A Key Enabler for Distance Education
Jul 2009
This paper deals with introduction of one of the application of data mining which is known as web mining. It discusses about various categories of web mining. It also deals with the application of...
Provided by Global Journals
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White Papers
Introduction to the Special Issue on Learning and the Social Web
Feb 2010
While the authors have been successful at broadcasting learning material on the Web, the authors are still falling short of capturing online social interactions. Online learning and teaching are...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Ontology-Oriented SCJP Learning and Assessing System Design
Apr 2009
In this paper, the authors proposed an advanced Petri Net model to manage the workflow of a web-based multiple participants in virtual University. The presented approach not only can conspicuously...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
The Development of Collaborative Learning Environment With Learning Blogs
Apr 2009
Collaborative learning is a kind of group learning mode where members of group learn any concept or topic through communication and discussions. Current researches on collaborative learning paid...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
The Overall Aspects of e-Leaning Issues, Developments, Opportunities and Challenges
Apr 2010
Rapid steps made in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has facilitated the development of teaching and learning methods and prepared them to serve the needs of an assorted...
Provided by Mekelle University
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White Papers
Web Based Remote Access Microcontroller Laboratory
Jun 2009
This paper presents a web based remote access microcontroller laboratory. Because of accelerated development in electronics and computer technologies, microcontroller-based devices and appliances...
Provided by Afyon Kocatepe Universitesi
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White Papers
An Interactive e-Learning Management System (e-LMS): A Solution to Tanzanian Secondary Schools' Education
Aug 2010
Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) has been integrated in education in many developing and developed countries alike, but the use of ICT in Tanzanian schools is dismal. Many...
Provided by Blekinge Institute of Technology
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White Papers
Extending E-Learning Systems Based on Clause-Rule Model
Dec 2010
E-Learning systems are used by many learners and teachers. The developer is developing the e-Learning system. However, the developer cannot do system construction to satisfy all of users' demands....
Provided by Hokkaido University
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White Papers
Learning Objects Production for Competence Formation by Adaptive Virtual Educational Environments
Sep 2009
The aim of this contribution is to present the work that the Universidad Industrial de Santander is currently carrying out through the institutional project named ProSPETIC, designed to give...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
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White Papers
Adaptive Integral Assessment Package for the A2UN@ Project
Apr 2009
This paper presents a first approach of Evaluation Engine Architecture (EEA) as proposal to support adaptive integral evaluation, in the context of a virtual learning environment. The goal of the...
Provided by University of Girona
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White Papers
Modelling Collaborative Competence Level Using Machine Learning Techniques
Aug 2009
Using open e-learning platforms as a tool to support the learning process has become an international tendency. Specially, in order to motivate the achievement of desired competences in a lifelong...
Provided by International Association for Development of the Information Society
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White Papers
Research on Standards Supporting A2UN@: Adaptation and Accessibility for ALL in Higher Education
Aug 2007
Currently there are many standards that impinge on accessibility issues regarding users' models, learning scenarios, interaction preferences, devices capabilities, metadata for specifying the...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
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White Papers
The Potential for Open Learner Models in Adaptive Virtual Learning Environments
Sep 2009
In the context of virtual and blended education, several functionalities have been proposed for Learning Management Systems (LMS): intelligent LMS (iLMS) based on standards in aLFanet ;...
Provided by University of Girona
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White Papers
Web Services to Allow Access for All in DotLRN
Oct 2008
This paper describes a proposal for implementing the "Access for All" initiative by ISO in dotLRN being developed in the context ADAPTAPLAN project: "Adaptation based on learning, modeling and...
Provided by University of Girona
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White Papers
Context-Aware Adaptation Process to Build Units of Learning Based on Ims-Ld Standard
Feb 2010
Mobile and ubiquitous computing are changing the way how the students are learning. Heterogeneity of learner preferences in learning processes using Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a problem...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
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White Papers
Adaption of Courses and Learning Environment to the User Context in DotLRN
Feb 2009
The explosive growth of Internet during the last years has been reflected in the ever-increasing amount of the diversity and heterogeneity of user preferences, types and features of devices and...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
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White Papers
A Quality Assessment Methodology for EIE Resources Available Through the Internet
Mar 2009
E-learning has become widely available and accepted by learners either as the main or supplemental facility in their learning activities. A wide range of electronic resources and virtual learning...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Designing Context-Aware Adaptive Units of Learning Based on IMS-LD Standard
Mar 2010
Learning contents adaptation has been a subject of interest in the research area of the adaptive hypermedia systems. Defining which variables and which standards can be considered to model...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
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White Papers
A Web-Based e-Learning Tool for Database Design Courses
Nov 2009
ACME-DB is a web-based e-learning tool for skills training and automatic assessment of main database course topics. This tool is composed of a set of correction modules each one designed for a...
Provided by University of Girona
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White Papers
Integrated User Model in an Adaptive Virtual Learning Environment
Sep 2009
This paper presents an integrated user model which supports the development of an adaptive virtual learning environment. This integrated user model is made up of three dimensions user...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
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White Papers
Identifying Suspicious URLs: An Application of Large-Scale Online Learning
Apr 2009
This paper explores online learning approaches for detecting malicious Web sites (those involved in criminal scams) using lexical and host-based features of the associated URLs. The authors show...
Provided by University of California
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White Papers
Sequential Cost-Sensitive Decision Making With Reinforcement Learning
Jan 2011
Recently, there has been increasing interest in the issues of cost-sensitive learning and decision making in a variety of applications of data mining. A number of approaches have been developed...
Provided by Association for Computing Machinery
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White Papers
Oracle Scorecard And Strategy Management
Feb 2011
More and more executives are realizing the effectiveness of key performance indicators when it comes to measuring and communicating organizational goals. This data sheet explains how the Oracle...
Provided by Oracle
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White Papers
System-Level Power Management Using Online Learning
May 2009
In this paper, the authors propose a novel online-learning algorithm for system-level power management. They formulate both Dynamic Power Management (DPM) and dynamic voltage frequency scaling...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Hybrid Machine Learning System for Stock Market Forecasting
Jun 2009
In this paper, the authors propose a hybrid machine learning system based on Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Support Vector Machines (SVM) for stock market prediction. A variety of indicators from the...
Provided by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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White Papers
The Pervasiveness of Data Mining and Machine Learning
Jul 2009
Extracting inferences and knowledge from data is the objective of data mining and machine learning research. Different researchers draw distinctions between what constitutes data mining versus...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Online 3D Collaboration System for Engineering Education
Jun 2007
The Internet has provided new communication methods for most people in all walks of life, particularly for education and industry. It is common that people email friends, pay bills online and play...
Provided by American Society for Engineering Education
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White Papers
Security Exercises for the Online Classroom With DETER
Jul 2010
Creating high-quality homework with an emphasis on creativity and open-ended learning is challenging. This is especially true for online classes, which must be both accessible via the Internet and...
Provided by University of California
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Case Studies
Online Higher Education Institution Prepares for Growth
Feb 2010
Apollo Group is a leading provider of higher education programs for working adults. Apollo Group's learning and business applications reside on approximately 7500 servers in three data centers in...
Provided by Cisco Systems
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Whitepapers
The Virtual Learning Advantage: Designing a Best-in-Class VILT Program
Jan 2010
This 3g Selling white paper explores the advantages of online training and how to design a best-in-class VITL program that increases ROI, improves engagement, eliminates travel costs and delivers...
Provided by Citrix Online
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White Papers
Moodog: Tracking Students' Online Learning Activities
Oct 2009
Many universities are currently using a Course Management System (CMS) to organize course materials and conduct online learning activities. However, most commercial or open source CMS software...
Provided by University of California
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Whitepapers
SAP BusinessObjects Edge Business Agility for Midsize Companies
Apr 2011
As a midsize company, you need to be faster and more focused than your bigger competitors. The SAP� BusinessObjects™ Edge Strategy Management application helps you develop the business...
Provided by SAP
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Whitepapers
Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Business
Apr 2011
Find out what your company needs to do to maximize opportunities and limit risks in response to current and future energy emissions policies. Learn about policies in force in regions and countries...
Provided by SAP
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White Papers
Moving the Needle: How SkillSoft Learning Impacts Performance of Individuals and Organizations
Apr 2011
What value does SkillSoft training provide to individuals and organizations? In late 2010 we asked KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest learning analytics firm, to conduct an independent study...
Provided by SkillSoft
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White Papers
A Prototype for Educational Planning Using Course Constraints to Simulate Student Populations
Mar 2009
Distance learning universities usually afford their students the flexibility to advance their studies at their own pace. This can lead to a considerable fluctuation of student populations within a...
Provided by Hellenic Open University
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White Papers
Delivering on the Promise of eLearning
May 2008
This white paper defines the framework to launch e-learning as a set of teaching, training, and learning practices not bound by a specific technology platform or learning management system. The...
Provided by Adobe Systems
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White Papers
Pattern Recognition System Design With Linear Encoding for Discrete Patterns
Dec 2007
Pattern recognition systems based on compressed patterns and compressed sensor measurements can be designed using low-density matrices. The authors examine truncation encoding where a subset of...
Provided by Washington University in St. Louis
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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
Changing the Economics of the x86 Server Environment
Oct 2011
This 6-page brochure highlights an IBM engineering breakthrough that completely changes the economics of the enterprise x86 server environment, unleashing memory, providing flexible scalability...
Provided by IBM
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Case Studies
Turkey e-Government Research and Application Center Showcases Connected Virtual Classroom With Cisco and Intel
Aug 2009
Education is a key factor in Turkey's national e-transformation initiative and ascension to the European Union (EU). Turkey's schools face persistent challenges in making Information and...
Provided by Cisco Systems
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White Papers
Decentralized Online Learning Algorithms for Opportunistic Spectrum Access
Jul 2011
The fundamental problem of multiple secondary users contending for opportunistic spectrum access over multiple channels in cognitive radio networks has been formulated recently as a Decentralized...
Provided by University of Southern California
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White Papers
Guide to Reducing Scrap Learning
Sep 2011
Scrap learning-learning which is successfully delivered but not applied on the job-comes with high costs. When your employees can't put what they've learned into practice, you've wasted effort,...
Provided by SkillSoft
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Whitepapers
Data protection analysis: Visualize your backup and restore operations with an unbiased analysis
Aug 2011
Many organizations are faced with increasing amounts of data and more complex business requirements. As data protection environments struggle to keep up, solutions may consist of tactical patches...
Provided by IBM
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Case Studies
Wi-Fi for Education
Feb 2011
Beijing BISS International School, as a leading independent schools in China. BISS campus is situated in residential area with countless home Wi-Fi networks and telecom service providers' Wi-Fi...
Provided by Ruckus Wireless
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Whitepapers
Gearing Up for Rapid Telecom Innovation with Flexible Billing and Services
Jul 2011
Today, communications service providers (CSPs) face a business environment that is radically different from the business environment of five years ago.
Provided by SAP
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White Papers
Person-Specific Face Recognition in Unconstrained Environments: A Combination of Offline and Online Learning
Jan 2008
This paper studies face recognition and person-specific face image retrieval in unconstrained environments. The proposed method consists of two parts: offline and online learning. In offline...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Assessment Practice for Mixed Mode Delivery of Web Programming Topics: Increasing Learning and Reducing Cheating
May 2008
This paper examines the delivery of web programming courses in a mixed mode format for both in-class and online students. The paper focuses on the development of real-world assessments which...
Provided by Edith Cowan University
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White Papers
Small Dataset Size Clustering in MASCE
May 2008
MASCE is a Multi-Agent System for Collaborative E-learning. One of the objectives of this system is to build groups for collaborative learning and to provide best potential helpers for peers. The...
Provided by Ain Shams University
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White Papers
Exploring the Use of Virtual Synchronous Sessions in an Online Foundational Programming Course
May 2008
Introductory programming courses are inherently challenging for a variety of reasons. With increased demands for online delivery, the use of effective strategies and practices that best support...
Provided by University of West Florida
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White Papers
Computer Science Students' Online Learning Experience and Workload: Perception Versus Reality
May 2008
In this paper, the authors briefly discuss the motivation behind the acceptance and increased prevalence of online courses. They then present a case study that compares computer science students'...
Provided by California State University
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White Papers
Designing Pedagogical Learning Environment
May 2009
The use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to activate distance education courses has made it possible to create new ways of training, certainly more efficiently and potentially...
Provided by ESI
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Webcasts
Conrad Wolfram: Teaching Kids Real Math With Computers
Nov 2010
Rockets to stock markets, many of humanity's most thrilling creations are powered by math. So why do kids lose interest in it? Conrad Wolfram says the part of math the people teach - calculation...
Provided by TED Conferences
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Webcasts
Learning 3.0: Why Technology Belongs in Every Classroom
Apr 2011
The Obama Administration's recently unveiled plan for transforming American education through technology does not envision "Plugging kids in and making them smarter," declares the presenter....
Provided by Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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White Papers
Mapping Web Personal Learning Environments
Aug 2009
A recent trend in education and in web development is to build learning environment on top of web platforms which are carefully designed to host a plurality of software components (sometimes...
Provided by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
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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
Classification of Weblogs for Collaborative E-Learning
May 2008
The potential and significance of weblogs as a tool in e-learning is intensively discussed at the moment. Possible implementations of weblogs can be identified in various fields. So far, the...
Provided by University of Göttingen
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White Papers
Overview and Evaluation of Usability Evaluation Methods for E-Learning Systems
May 2008
Evaluation of a method involves complicated approaches which are either subjective, objective, or some combinations of both. Evaluation of different evaluation methods exponentially makes this...
Provided by CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY
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White Papers
Platforms Used by Mexican Universities for Distance-Learning
May 2008
The incorporation of technology in the educational environment leaned toward the utilization of computerized platform since, as it has been demonstrated, they enhanced the process of...
Provided by University of Oviedo
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White Papers
Virtual Learning Environments
May 2008
Virtual learning is playing a very important role in academic as well as corporate knowledge sharing environment. Although, virtual learning has been into existence since the time of telephony, it...
Provided by Infosys Technologies
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White Papers
Distance Education-Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Divide of the Caribbean
May 2008
Distance education has undergone a transformation from correspondence courses aided by the print media to e-Learning courses via the Internet. Each of the distance education modes has had...
Provided by University of Technology
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White Papers
E-learning for the Improvement of the Peruvian Education System
May 2008
This paper presents an investigation about the innovative e-learning programs applied in the Peruvian education system. This form of access to education is without a doubt an important vehicle for...
Provided by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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White Papers
A Cyber University Framework for Web-Based Teaching
May 2008
In this paper, the authors present a cyber university framework for Web-based teaching for the Hong Kong CyberU. Flexibility and mobility are the key features of the courses offered by the Hong...
Provided by Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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White Papers
Teaching Foreign Languages Over the Internet
May 2008
In this paper, the authors present a project developed at Western Oregon University that utilizes available software packages and the Internet to teach basic Mandarin Chinese, over a distance, to...
Provided by Western Oregon University
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White Papers
E-Learning: Emerging Tools & Technologies
May 2008
The E-learning industry has grown tremendously since the early days of computers & the internet. The effectiveness of any training depends on the methods and techniques used for conveying the...
Provided by Manav Rachna international university
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White Papers
Ontology-Based Generic Learning Path Recommendations
May 2008
E-learning is one of the most challenging "E-domains". In general it refers to a wide range of applications and processes designed to deliver instruction through computational means. It is seen as...
Provided by Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
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White Papers
Design and Implementation of an In-House e-Learning Application Framework
May 2008
With the emergence of the Internet and its related technologies, many educators assert that there are substantial benefits to online learning (e-learning) and educational technology. The important...
Provided by Hanoi University of Technology
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White Papers
Dynamic Assessment and Customizable E-Learning Content Generator
May 2008
This paper proposes a framework to create customizable on-demand educational contents with automated assessment. This framework can sequence educational contents logically based on content...
Provided by Arizona State University
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White Papers
Adaptive Object Re-Ranking Mechanism for Ubiquitous Learning Environment
Apr 2011
Ubiquitous Learning (U-Learning), as an emerging learning paradigm, makes it possible for learners to carry out the learning activities at any places and at anytime. With the advantages of the...
Provided by Academy Publisher
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White Papers
Collabo-eNOTE: A Hybrid Recommender System for Group Learning Support
Sep 2008
The authors report on the development of a WEB based intelligent e-NOTEBOOK system that provides an environment for group learning. That is, the system may recommend the useful notes automatically...
Provided by University of Electro-Communications
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White Papers
Neuro-Fuzzy Approach for Fault Location and Diagnosis Using Online Learning System
May 2010
In a power system, faults, dynamic operations, or nonlinear loads often cause various types of power quality disturbances such as voltage sags, voltage swells, switching transients, impulses,...
Provided by JATIT
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White Papers
Design and Development of an MPH Program for Distance Education Delivery
Jun 2009
The Master's of Public Health (MPH) degree is growing in popularity among a number of higher education institutions throughout the world as a distance education graduate program. This paper offers...
Provided by Utah State University
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White Papers
Use of Semantic Networks as Learning Material and Evaluation of the Approach by Students
Jun 2009
This paper first summarizes reasons why current approaches supporting Open Learning and Distance Education need to be complemented by tools permitting lecturers, researchers and students to...
Provided by Griffith University
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White Papers
Using Multimedia in Computer Based Learning (CBL) a Case Study: Teaching Science to Student
Jun 2009
Education is needed in every aspect of human life. The development and exchange speed is so high in the communication world that every individual and society attempts to adapt itself. The...
Provided by World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
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White Papers
Online Learning: Custom Design to Promote Learning for Multiple Disciplines
Jun 2009
Today's Wi Fi generation utilizes the latest technology in their daily lives. Instructors at National University, the second largest nonprofit private institution of higher learning in California,...
Provided by National University
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White Papers
The Implementation and Evaluation of an Online Course Authoring Tool (OCATLO)
Oct 2008
This paper presents the development of bilingual e-learning system and reports on its usability on a set of computing courses according to a specific e-content development methodology. The system...
Provided by JATIT
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White Papers
Applying Petri Nets to Model Customized Learning and Cooperative Learning With Competency
Feb 2008
E-learning is best education method whenever and wherever to supply learning opportunity and overcome a limitation of time and space. E-learning can be applied to learners with various classes and...
Provided by Dongduk Womens University
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White Papers
Incorporating Agent Technology for Enhancing the Effectiveness of E-Learning System
May 2011
The advancement in internet and multimedia technologies with years of constant progress in developing software tools to support education have reshaped the way knowledge is delivered allowing...
Provided by Pondicherry Engineering College
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White Papers
Learning Objects Production for Competence Formation by Adaptive Virtual Educational Environments
Sep 2009
The aim of this contribution is to present the work that the Universidad Industrial de Santander is currently carrying out through the institutional project named ProSPETIC, designed to give...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
-
White Papers
Adaptive Integral Assessment Package for the A2UN@ Project
Apr 2009
This paper presents a first approach of Evaluation Engine Architecture (EEA) as proposal to support adaptive integral evaluation, in the context of a virtual learning environment. The goal of the...
Provided by University of Girona
-
White Papers
Modelling Collaborative Competence Level Using Machine Learning Techniques
Aug 2009
Using open e-learning platforms as a tool to support the learning process has become an international tendency. Specially, in order to motivate the achievement of desired competences in a lifelong...
Provided by International Association for Development of the Information Society
-
White Papers
Research on Standards Supporting A2UN@: Adaptation and Accessibility for ALL in Higher Education
Aug 2007
Currently there are many standards that impinge on accessibility issues regarding users' models, learning scenarios, interaction preferences, devices capabilities, metadata for specifying the...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
-
White Papers
The Potential for Open Learner Models in Adaptive Virtual Learning Environments
Sep 2009
In the context of virtual and blended education, several functionalities have been proposed for Learning Management Systems (LMS): intelligent LMS (iLMS) based on standards in aLFanet ;...
Provided by University of Girona
-
White Papers
Web Services to Allow Access for All in DotLRN
Oct 2008
This paper describes a proposal for implementing the "Access for All" initiative by ISO in dotLRN being developed in the context ADAPTAPLAN project: "Adaptation based on learning, modeling and...
Provided by University of Girona
-
White Papers
Context-Aware Adaptation Process to Build Units of Learning Based on Ims-Ld Standard
Feb 2010
Mobile and ubiquitous computing are changing the way how the students are learning. Heterogeneity of learner preferences in learning processes using Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a problem...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
-
White Papers
Adaption of Courses and Learning Environment to the User Context in DotLRN
Feb 2009
The explosive growth of Internet during the last years has been reflected in the ever-increasing amount of the diversity and heterogeneity of user preferences, types and features of devices and...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
-
White Papers
A Quality Assessment Methodology for EIE Resources Available Through the Internet
Mar 2009
E-learning has become widely available and accepted by learners either as the main or supplemental facility in their learning activities. A wide range of electronic resources and virtual learning...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
-
White Papers
Designing Context-Aware Adaptive Units of Learning Based on IMS-LD Standard
Mar 2010
Learning contents adaptation has been a subject of interest in the research area of the adaptive hypermedia systems. Defining which variables and which standards can be considered to model...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
-
White Papers
A Web-Based e-Learning Tool for Database Design Courses
Nov 2009
ACME-DB is a web-based e-learning tool for skills training and automatic assessment of main database course topics. This tool is composed of a set of correction modules each one designed for a...
Provided by University of Girona
-
White Papers
Integrated User Model in an Adaptive Virtual Learning Environment
Sep 2009
This paper presents an integrated user model which supports the development of an adaptive virtual learning environment. This integrated user model is made up of three dimensions user...
Provided by Universitat de Girona
-
White Papers
Identifying Suspicious URLs: An Application of Large-Scale Online Learning
Apr 2009
This paper explores online learning approaches for detecting malicious Web sites (those involved in criminal scams) using lexical and host-based features of the associated URLs. The authors show...
Provided by University of California
-
White Papers
Sequential Cost-Sensitive Decision Making With Reinforcement Learning
Jan 2011
Recently, there has been increasing interest in the issues of cost-sensitive learning and decision making in a variety of applications of data mining. A number of approaches have been developed...
Provided by Association for Computing Machinery
-
White Papers
Oracle Scorecard And Strategy Management
Feb 2011
More and more executives are realizing the effectiveness of key performance indicators when it comes to measuring and communicating organizational goals. This data sheet explains how the Oracle...
Provided by Oracle
-
White Papers
System-Level Power Management Using Online Learning
May 2009
In this paper, the authors propose a novel online-learning algorithm for system-level power management. They formulate both Dynamic Power Management (DPM) and dynamic voltage frequency scaling...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
-
White Papers
Hybrid Machine Learning System for Stock Market Forecasting
Jun 2009
In this paper, the authors propose a hybrid machine learning system based on Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Support Vector Machines (SVM) for stock market prediction. A variety of indicators from the...
Provided by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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White Papers
The Pervasiveness of Data Mining and Machine Learning
Jul 2009
Extracting inferences and knowledge from data is the objective of data mining and machine learning research. Different researchers draw distinctions between what constitutes data mining versus...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
-
White Papers
Online 3D Collaboration System for Engineering Education
Jun 2007
The Internet has provided new communication methods for most people in all walks of life, particularly for education and industry. It is common that people email friends, pay bills online and play...
Provided by American Society for Engineering Education
-
White Papers
Security Exercises for the Online Classroom With DETER
Jul 2010
Creating high-quality homework with an emphasis on creativity and open-ended learning is challenging. This is especially true for online classes, which must be both accessible via the Internet and...
Provided by University of California
-
Case Studies
Online Higher Education Institution Prepares for Growth
Feb 2010
Apollo Group is a leading provider of higher education programs for working adults. Apollo Group's learning and business applications reside on approximately 7500 servers in three data centers in...
Provided by Cisco Systems
-
Whitepapers
The Virtual Learning Advantage: Designing a Best-in-Class VILT Program
Jan 2010
This 3g Selling white paper explores the advantages of online training and how to design a best-in-class VITL program that increases ROI, improves engagement, eliminates travel costs and delivers...
Provided by Citrix Online
-
White Papers
Moodog: Tracking Students' Online Learning Activities
Oct 2009
Many universities are currently using a Course Management System (CMS) to organize course materials and conduct online learning activities. However, most commercial or open source CMS software...
Provided by University of California
-
Whitepapers
SAP BusinessObjects Edge Business Agility for Midsize Companies
Apr 2011
As a midsize company, you need to be faster and more focused than your bigger competitors. The SAP� BusinessObjects™ Edge Strategy Management application helps you develop the business...
Provided by SAP
-
Whitepapers
Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Business
Apr 2011
Find out what your company needs to do to maximize opportunities and limit risks in response to current and future energy emissions policies. Learn about policies in force in regions and countries...
Provided by SAP
-
White Papers
Moving the Needle: How SkillSoft Learning Impacts Performance of Individuals and Organizations
Apr 2011
What value does SkillSoft training provide to individuals and organizations? In late 2010 we asked KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest learning analytics firm, to conduct an independent study...
Provided by SkillSoft
-
White Papers
A Prototype for Educational Planning Using Course Constraints to Simulate Student Populations
Mar 2009
Distance learning universities usually afford their students the flexibility to advance their studies at their own pace. This can lead to a considerable fluctuation of student populations within a...
Provided by Hellenic Open University
-
White Papers
Delivering on the Promise of eLearning
May 2008
This white paper defines the framework to launch e-learning as a set of teaching, training, and learning practices not bound by a specific technology platform or learning management system. The...
Provided by Adobe Systems
-
White Papers
Pattern Recognition System Design With Linear Encoding for Discrete Patterns
Dec 2007
Pattern recognition systems based on compressed patterns and compressed sensor measurements can be designed using low-density matrices. The authors examine truncation encoding where a subset of...
Provided by Washington University in St. Louis
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White Papers
e-Learning Systems in Virtual Environment
Jan 2011
E-learning is one of the emerging needs of the information age. Therefore a lot of potential is seen in distance learning development. Virtual environment interface to e-learning systems have...
Provided by Association of Colleges of Computing and Information
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White Papers
A Proposed Approach for Learner Evaluation in an Open Distance Environment
Apr 2009
The remote learning evolution and particularly the e-learning permits to more and more people access to education. One of the learning fields which are to be developed is the learner evaluation....
Provided by Association of Colleges of Computing and Information
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White Papers
An Online Learning Approach to In-Vivo Tracking Using Synergistic Features
Oct 2010
In this paper the authors present an online algorithm for robustly tracking surgical tools in dynamic environments that can assist a surgeon during in-vivo robotic surgery procedures. The next...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
U-Learning Within a Context-Aware Multiagent Environment
Jan 2011
New technological developments have made it possible to interact with computer systems and applications anywhere and anytime. It is vital that these applications are able to adapt to the user, as...
Provided by PG University of Ploiesti
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Webcasts
The Child-Driven Education
Jul 2010
Education scientist Sugata Mitra tackles one of the greatest problems of education the best teachers and schools don't exist where they're needed most. In a series of real-life experiments from...
Provided by TED Conferences
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White Papers
Behavior Analysis in a Learning Environment to Identify the Suitable Learning Style
Apr 2011
Personalized adaptive systems rely heavily on the learning style and the learner's behavior. Due to traditional teaching methods and high learner/teacher ratios, a teacher faces great obstacles in...
Provided by Mansoura University
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White Papers
A Framework for Defining Graduate Telecommunications Education
Jan 2010
Telecommunication programs in academic institutions across the country combine a diverse set of disciplines to provide a unified learning platform for the students and professionals in the large...
Provided by University of Pittsburgh
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White Papers
Online Training and Sanitization of AD Systems
Oct 2007
In this paper, the authors introduce novel techniques that enhance the training phase of Anomaly Detection (AD) sensors. The aim is to both improve the detection performance and protect against...
Provided by Columbia University
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White Papers
Facilitating Trust in Privacy-Preserving E-Learning Environments
Feb 2011
An expectation of trust influences a learner's participation in collaborative learning activities, such as participating in a group discussion or seeking or offering help in an assignment, and so...
Provided by University of Saskatchewan
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White Papers
Role-And Relationship-Based Identity Management for Privacy-Enhanced E-Learning
Feb 2011
From a privacy point of view, Identity Management (IM) is primarily concerned with the presentation of oneself, and therefore, can provide users discretionary control over contextual...
Provided by University of Saskatchewan
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White Papers
E-Learning for Professional Education of Personnel in a Hospital
Jun 2009
A collaboration among the Hospital S. Giovanni Battista of Turin, the Politecnico of Turin, and the MUST company is described. The content of the collaboration has been and is the use of ICT's,...
Provided by World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
