Advances in Web Based Learning – ICWL 2009: 8th International Conference, Aachen, Germany, August 19-21, 2009. Proceedings

Front Matter....Pages -
Personal Services: Debating the Wisdom of Personalisation....Pages 1-11
On Social e-Learning....Pages 12-24
Web-Based Learning – Yes We Can!....Pages 25-33
A Machine Learning Based Framework for Adaptive Mobile Learning....Pages 34-43
PASS: Peer-ASSessment Approach for Modern Learning Settings....Pages 44-47
Global Connections for Lasting Impressions: Experiential Learning about TCP....Pages 48-57
The Pedagogical Dimension of Metadata for Learning Resources: The POEM Model....Pages 58-67
A Parameterized Web-Based Testing Model for Project Management....Pages 68-72
 The EUCLIDES Enhancing the U se of C ooperative L earning to I ncrease DE velopment of S cience Studies Project – An On-Line Learning Portal Utilizing Problem-Based Learning ....Pages 73-77
Microblogging for Language Learning: Using Twitter to Train Communicative and Cultural Competence....Pages 78-87
A Framework of Multimedia E-Learning Design for Engineering Training....Pages 88-97
A Web 2.0 Personal Learning Environment for Classical Chinese Poetry....Pages 98-107
Kinespell: Kinesthetic Learning Activity and Assessment in a Digital Game-Based Learning Environment....Pages 108-111
Influence of Perceived Information Overload on Learning in Computer-Mediated Communication....Pages 112-115
A Federated Authorization Service for Bridging Learning Object Distribution Models....Pages 116-125
Far Away Yet Close: The Learning Strategy of a Transport Company....Pages 126-129
Bridging the Gap: Adaptive Games and Student-Centered VLEs....Pages 130-139
Understanding and Facilitating Student Bloggers: Towards a Blogging Activity Model....Pages 140-149
Enhancing the Social Capital of Learning Communities by Using an Ad Hoc Transient Communities Service....Pages 150-157
Learning Resources Organization Using Ontological Framework....Pages 158-161
Social Reference Model for Adaptive Web Learning....Pages 162-171
Semantic Evaluation Services for Web-Based Exercises....Pages 172-181
Applying a Web and Simulation-Based System for Adaptive Competence Assessment of Spinal Anaesthesia....Pages 182-191
Developing the 3D Adventure Game-Based Assessment System with Wii Remote Interaction....Pages 192-195
Efficient Authoring of SCORM Courseware Adapted to User Learning Style: The Case of ProPer SAT....Pages 196-205
An Evaluation of the Impact of E-Learning Media Formats on Student Perception and Performance....Pages 206-209
Evaluating Pedagogy-Driven Design of IVA LMS with Activity Pattern Analysis....Pages 210-214
Automatic Content Creation for Games to Train Students Distinguishing Similar Chinese Characters....Pages 215-224
Integrating Learning Styles and Personality Traits into an Affective Model to Support Learner’s Learning....Pages 225-234
A Three-Tier Profiling Framework for Adaptive e-Learning....Pages 235-244
Sharing Good Practice through Mash-Up Personal Learning Environments....Pages 245-254
What If Annotations Were Reusable: A Preliminary Discussion....Pages 255-264
Toward an Integrated Competence-Based System Supporting Lifelong Learning and Employability: Concepts, Model, and Challenges....Pages 265-276
Strengthening Web Based Learning through Software Quality Analysis....Pages 277-286
User Evaluation of a Graphical Modeling Tool for IMS Learning Design....Pages 287-296
Challenges for Blog Analysis and Possible Solutions....Pages 297-306
Comparison of Learning Models to Build an Infrastructure for Performance Measurement of E-Learning Systems....Pages 307-311
Online Platform Support for Sustained, Collaborative and Self-directed Engagement of Teachers in a Blended Professional Development Program....Pages 312-321
Asynchronous Distance Education Forum - Brainstorming vs. Snowballing: A Case Study for Teaching in Programming Didactics....Pages 322-331
Addressing Learning Style Criticism: The Unified Learning Style Model Revisited....Pages 332-342
Evaluating the Impact of Adaptation to Learning Styles in a Web-Based Educational System....Pages 343-352
Task Patterns as Means to Experience Sharing....Pages 353-362
Effectively Managing and Processing Personal Learning Content....Pages 363-366
Student Engagement with Peer Assessment: A Review of Pedagogical Design and Technologies....Pages 367-375
Constructing the 2D Adventure Game-Based Assessment System....Pages 376-385
Using the Social Web to Supplement Classical Learning....Pages 386-389
If a Student Takes Control: Facilitator’s Tasks and Responsibilities....Pages 390-399
Are Tags from Mars and Descriptors from Venus? A Study on the Ecology of Educational Resource Metadata....Pages 400-409
Unit of Learning Model for LMS/LCMS Integrating Psycho-pedagogical Elements....Pages 410-419
An English Vocabulary Learning System Based on Fuzzy Theory and Memory Cycle....Pages 420-423
A Web-Based System for Visualizing and Analyzing Interaction Structure in Online Collaborative Learning....Pages 424-433
Articles as Assignments – Modalities and Experiences of Wikipedia Use in University Courses....Pages 434-443
Enhancing the Ability of Creative Expression and Intercultural Understanding through Visual Story....Pages 444-453
A Meta-model Describing the Development Process of Mobile Learning....Pages 454-463
A Web-Based Search Engine for Chinese Calligraphic Manuscript Images....Pages 464-476
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