E-learning Content Research Articles

Evolving Challenges to the Development and Assessment of Information Literacy Education for Online Safety in Japan

Seeking a safer Internet environment for minors, the Japanese government enacted a new law in 2008 to promote both protective measures and empowerment activities. Under the act, many entities, including newly established non-profit organizations (NPOs), are working to bring a safer Internet environment to Japan. The Japan Internet Safety Promotion Association (JISPA), one such NPO established in February 2007, has worked to promote a safer Internet environment for minors by providing non-formal learning opportunities through educational materials and events. Efforts to improve children’s online safety have evolved from offering e-learning content and guidelines to holding workshops in the real world. JISPA’s activities are characterized by its evolving process, in which changes are made based on feedback and assessments of their activities, such as e-learning content from “Mobami” and discussion workshops for high school students. Furthermore, JISPA has become a hub among the concerned parties including telecom carriers, information technology (IT) companies, and individuals; it has 186 members as of November 2013.

Questions of Designing on-line Courses in German Language

Abstract At present we can see a dynamic development of eLearning and its utilizing in many fields. We have the tools at our disposal making possible the simple production of eLearning contents and usage of its advantages for minimal costs. Students get teaching material presented in the form, which is quite different from the way that is common in the face-to-face teaching. The subject matter proper is of course the same in both cases. The teaching materials compiled for distance teaching have their specific standards concerning their production and presentation. If compared with printed materials with temporarily and financially costly actualization, the eLearning resources can be simply actualized from one place. It is possible to incorporate newly emerging resources into eLearning and to meet students’ needs in this way very promptly.

스마트 학습 공간 구성을 위한 Timed Button 기반의 다중스크린 동기화 기법

스마트 디바이스의 개발과 발달, 그리고 스마트 디바이스의 보편화에 따라 사용자들은 한 개 이상의 스마트 디바이스를 소지하게 되었다. 기존의 온라인 학습 서비스는 하나의 스크린을 분할시켜 다양한 정보를 제공해 왔다. 그러나 기존의 PC환경과 다르게 스마트 디바이스가 발달되고 보편화됨에 따라, 사용자의 학습공간은 하나의 스크린 환경에서 다중스크린 환경으로 변화할 것이다. 본 논문에서는 다중스크린을 기반으로 한 스마트 학습공간을 구성하고, 스마트 학습공간에서 미디어 콘텐츠를 융합하여 서비스하는 시스템을 제고하고자 한다. 이에 다중스크린 관련연구 분야와 다중스크린 환경에 합당한 온라인 학습 서비스를 분석 설계하여 Timed Button이라는 스마트 디바이스 간의 동기화 기법을 제시한다. In these days, the smart devices are being developed and used repeatedly. But almost E-learning System did not provide these smart devices environment and user's E-learning space is changing from Single-screen environment to multi-Screen environment. Accordingly we configure smart E-learning space based on multi-screen and integrate the multi-media contents for the Smart E-learning service. We present the synchronization techniques to make the multi-screen environment for smart space with Timed Link and design the Timed Button to relate each Screen which is using multi-media e-learning contents.

콘텐츠 품질 향상을 위한 교원연수 이러닝 콘텐츠 분석

본 연구에서는 교원 원격 연수의 연수 효과 제고를 위해 총 67종의 이러닝 콘텐츠에 대해 품질을 분석하였다. 분석결과 '연수 내용' 영역이 가장 품질이 높은 것으로 나타났으며 '교수 설계', '교수학습 전략', '평가', '상호 작용' 순이었다. '교수학습 전략', '평가', '상호 작용'은 품질인증 기준인 80점 미만의 점수를 나타내 이에 대한 개선이 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 인증된 콘텐츠와 부적합 콘텐츠 간의 품질 수준차이 분석에서는 '교수 설계', '교수학습 전략', '평가' 평가 영역 순으로 효과크기(ES)가 큰 것으로 나타났다. 평가 요인분석에서는 '화면구성', '교수학습 전략 선정' 등의 대부분의 평가 요인이 효과크기가 큰 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 원격 연수를 위한 이러닝 콘텐츠 개발에서 어느 부분을 개선해야하는지 시사점을 제공할 수 있을 것으로 본다. The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality of 67 kinds of e-learning contents in an attempt to boost the effectiveness of distance teacher training. As a result of analyzing, the e-learning contents were rated highest in terms of 'training content,' followed by 'instructional design,' 'teaching & learning strategies,' 'evaluation' and 'interaction.' The scores of 'teaching & learning strategies,' 'evaluation' and 'interaction' were below 80 that was the standard of quality certification. In mean comparison(ES) of contents quality level between certified contents and non certified contents, 'instructional design' had the largest ES(effect size), followed by 'teaching & learning strategies,' 'evaluation'. In the analysis of evaluation factors, most of factors had a large effect such as 'webpage layout', 'selection of instructional design'. The findings of the study are expected to suggest what improvements should be made in the development of e-learning contents for distance teacher training.

E-Learning기본간호실습 콘텐츠를 이용한 자기주도학습이 간호학생의 지식, 자신감, 교육만족도에 미치는 효과

본 연구는 인천 소재 G 대학 간호학생을 대상으로 e.learning기본간호실습 콘텐츠를 이용한 자기주도 학습을 했을 때 지식, 자신감과 교육만족도에 미치는 효과를 파악하고자 시도되었다. 비동등성 대조군 전후 실험설계로 연구대상은 실험군 31명, 대조군 32명, 총 63명의 1학년 간호학생이었고, 연구기간은 2011년 9월 1일부터 11월 30일까지였다. 중재 기간 2주 동안 실험군에게는 기존의 강의 중심의 전통적 실습교육과 더불어 e-learning기본간호실습 콘텐츠를 이용한 자기주도학습(Mosby's Nursing Skills 중 피부와 점막의 투약, 수혈 및 중심정맥관 간호에 관한 9개 항목)을 주 3회 이상씩 총 120분 이상 제공하였으며, 대조군에게는 전통적 실습 교육만을 제공하였다. 연구결과 실험군은 대조군에 비해 지식과 교육만족도가 증가되었으나 유의한 차이는 없었고, 자신감은 유의하게 향상되는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 피부와 점막의 투약, 수혈 및 중심정맥관 간호의 기본간호 실습에서 전통적인 실습과 함께 e-learning기본간호실습 콘텐츠를 이용한 자기주도학습은 간호학생의 기본간호 술기에 대한 자신감을 향상시키는 효율적인 교수학습 전략이 될 수 있다. Purpose: This study was to identify the educational effects of self directed learning applying basic nursing practice contents of e-learning on nursing students' knowledge, self-confidence, and learning satisfaction. Method: This study applied a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design with 63 freshman nursing students (31 experimental group, 32 control group) of G. university in Incheon, Korea as subjects. The e-learning content was about the application of topical medications, central line care, and blood transfusion. All were available at the web site in school. Self-directed e-learning was more than 120 min.(3 times a week, 2 weeks)during Sep-Nov in 2011. In both groups, there were no significant difference in general characteristics, self-directed learning readiness, knowledge, and self-confidence for the pre-homogeneity. Results: The experimental group showed a higher level of improvement in knowledge and learning satisfaction but not significantly. However, the self-confidence was significantly improved in the experimental group. Conclusion: When self-directed learning using e-learning contents added to the conventional practical class, it may be beneficial for the nursing students to learn skills effectively.

Promoting E-learning in University Education in Korea: The Role of Regional University E-learning Centers

ABSTRACT This paper aims at investigating what Regional University E-Learning Centers (RUECs) has done in promoting e-learning in university education in Korea. First, the e-learning situation in university education in Korea is introduced. Secondly, the background of establishment of RUECs and its functions are explained in detail. Thirdly, a case of RUECs is suggested by using the CNU-University E-Learning Center. In particular, the performance of e-learning is evaluated based on the student satisfaction data, and a paired-t test is implemented to see if there was any difference between ‘before’ and ‘after’ e-learning. Lastly, some suggestions are made to promote the e-learning in university education. Key words : e-learning, Korea, university education, regional university e-learning centers 1. INTRODUCTION Recently, much emphasis has been placed on facilitating e–learning in university education in Korea. Many universities and colleges have made efforts to build their own cyber-campuses and have developed various forms of e-learning content for their taught courses. Among them, 10 universities have been designated as “Regional University E-learning Centers” (RUECs) by the Korean government. These centers have the objective of promoting the development of e-learning content for classes. They also have many programs to facilitate the sharing of the content developed among the universities in their region. In this paper, we sought to analyze the function and role of RUECs in promoting e-learning for university education in Korea. Additionally, the performance of the project is investigated through a case study of a regional university e-learning center. Performance is assessed in terms of class

Analysis and evaluation of e-learning contents for elementary English.

Analysis and evaluation of e-learning contents for elementary English.

1-106 聴覚障害者学生支援を目指した3次元CAD資格取得支援用eLearnlng教材開発((10)e-ラーニング)

1-106 聴覚障害者学生支援を目指した3次元CAD資格取得支援用eLearnlng教材開発((10)e-ラーニング)

Can structured representation enhance students' thinking skills for better understanding of E-learning content?

This paper proposes an e-learning model to assess the effects of online structured representation of content on learners' understanding. We designed a structured representation based on the theory of distributed cognition that provides seven segments for reading research articles. The study hypothesized that motivation, attention, and interactivity are essential factors that affect students' thinking skills for understanding e-learning content. To investigate and confirm the effect of these factors on the students' thinking skills, we designed a survey and analyzed the responses of 210 university students concerning the proposed structured representation. The results revealed that motivation, attention, and interactivity did contribute to the students' thinking skills. They also demonstrated that the structured representation helped students achieve an adequate level of thinking skills as they read research articles, which had a positive effect on their understanding. This finding demonstrates that structured representation has significant potential as a learning tool and that structure-based e-learning can influence students' metacognitive activities and facilitate their understanding.

Producing and Introducing Mobile Books, as A New Model of Providing Learning Content in Medical Sciences

Mobile technology has provided valuable opportunity for continuous processes of learning. M-books are sources of e-learning content installed on mobile phones and may work as educational assistance for learners. This study aimed to introduce m-books as a novel e-learning content resource to university students and measure their attitudes towards it.Using Java-based software, e-contents of four medical courses were converted into m-books and installed optionally on mobile phones of interested students. The other students in the same classes did not install m-books on their mobile devices. The attitude of both groups towards m-learning was obtained by pre-test and post-test and analyzed by t-test.The use of m-books significantly changed the enthusiasm of students towards m-learning and increased their motivation to study course contents during dead time and in motion (p<0.005). This investigation introduced m- books as a highly welcomed educational assistance in medical sciences for the first time in Iran.

"사이버대학 이러닝 콘텐츠 수정 유형 및 활용 년수에 따른 교육 효과 비교"

"사이버대학 이러닝 콘텐츠 수정 유형 및 활용 년수에 따른 교육 효과 비교"

Moodle Cloud

With over 73,000 registered instances worldwide, Moodle has already become one of the most popular Learning Management Systems, used by a variety of educational institutions from 224 different countries across the globe. Teachers appreciate its ease of use and a wide range of built-in tools, which allow them to deliver various forms of e-learning content to students and test their knowledge in many different ways. On the other hand, the system administrators and programmers make use of its open license, which allows them to develop their own system plugins and integrate it with the third party educational systems, like Mahara e-portfolio or Big Blue Button videoconferencing tool. The scope of Moodle popularity causes that currently most of the teachers are engaged in more than a single online course and provide their educational materials to many different student groups. Moreover, some of these courses are very often distributed between multiple Moodle instances, which additionally could be managed by different schools or universities. As a result, when the teachers want to publish the same material for different student groups, e.g. a single .pdf, .doc, .ppt, image, audio or video file, they must upload individual copies of these files to every Moodle platform they are using. Furthermore, when they need to update the previously uploaded materials, they have to edit them on every single course of each platform. Depending on the number of courses and e-learning content being used, this could be the cause of many arduous administrating tasks repeated frequently by the teachers.

Academic Video in the Portuguese High Education Network: the EDUCast@fccn project

Since 2010 it was developed an innovative partnership initiated by the Portuguese Foundation for National Scientific Computing (FCCN), by SWITCH (the institution that manages the Swiss Network Technology Research and Education) and the University of Porto (U.Porto). These three European institutions have developed a work of exploration and discussion under the auspices of TERENA (Trans-European Research and Education Networking) during the various forums for collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing that this institution regularly promotes. Thus, was born in Portugal the project Educast@fccn that can be considered the simplest national service to manage educational video from recording to the distribution process. This service is based on a technology platform for production, editing and video distribution that allows full autonomy to the user in all the process. In addition to the innovative technology, this service provides to all High Education Institutions (HEI’s), in Portugal, the integration into a professional structure that supports the production of audiovisual content for e-learning and blended learning in each institution and a great possibility of scaling the production on each one of the institutions. The specific logistics of each HEI in Portugal and the specific teaching of each academic community are some of the major challenges faced by technical staff, administrative staff and educational support staff of these institutions when trying to find an appropriate solution for the provision of audiovisual content. Therefore this professional network structure also ensures a high level of service support, and consequently, a great confidence to the teachers and other audiovisual content producers in the various academic communities in Portugal. But this project also allowed, since its inception, to consolidate a national community of experts in content development for e-learning and blended learning, especially the audiovisual components. The U. Porto also positioned itself as a pivotal entity in this privileged national network of experts on audiovisual content on education through the training of 80 employees spread across 37 HEI’s in Portugal during the last 2 years. In addition the U.Porto released a set of complementary initiatives ranging from training, workshop sessions and distance learning courses about this technology and this service. This was an ambitious step of this big national project that allowed to build a set of technical teams specialized in the production of educational content and that directly support the academic communities of their own institutions. Currently this project is confirming the high expectations of those involved and is creating even bigger expectations to the future. About 37 HEI’s joined the EDUCast@fccn project with 2306 users and 5882 videos produced and integrated in 748 channels of project platform. These significant quantitative results are the visible part of a set of technological and logistic conditions to start a strong manifestation of significant qualitative results regarding the educational impact of this project in the daily activities of teachers. Aspects such as the better management of lectures that are traditionally less appealing, the attractiveness of the educational contents created through video, the improved productivity of teachers through the recording of audiovisual content, the release and allocation of teaching time for productive activities and to the interactive direct support to the student or even the increase of the students' interest in certain content that traditionally would not be so appealing, are just a few issues that constitute these qualitative aspects.

Content Repository in Object Oriented data model

The need for creating content repository stores for e-learning systems grows as the number of available materials increases. Moreover, along with the number of courses, the problem of describing them in a unified form appears. While there are standards used for strict classification of elearning content, the store model still seems to be based on preservative relational databases approach.In this paper we introduce an idea to represent the e-learning content management information in the well organized object-oriented form based on a prospective object-oriented database.

Accessibility Evaluation and Analysis of Flash based e-Learning Contents for Students with disabilities

Accessibility Evaluation and Analysis of Flash based e-Learning Contents for Students with disabilities

E-Learning and Multimedia Contents for Minimally Invasive Surgery Learning

Background: Minimally Invasive Surgery has revolutionized the surgical practice for the last years but it presents specific training processes. At the same time, e-Learning platforms and multimedia contents are now having great success within teaching processes in different fields. Purpose: to determine perception of surgeons towards e-MIS: e-Learning and multimedia contents for minimally invasive surgery. Methods: A 19-item online survey was sent. Statistical and descriptive analyses were performed. Results: 307 surgeons responded to the survey. 99% of participants agree to include new technologies in surgical learning and 99.3% consider surgical videos as a good training tool. Conclusion: The widespread use and capabilities of e-Learning together with the use of surgical videos within the surgical learning process makes possible creating new technological systems and tools that address current problems in surgical training derived from time constraints and patient safety concerns.

Crowd-sourced Open Courseware Authoring with SlideWiki.org

While many Learning Content Management Systems are available, the collaborative, community-based creation of rich e-learning content is still not sufficiently well supported. Few attempts have been made to apply crowd-sourcing and wiki-approaches for the creation of e-learning content. In this article, we showcase SlideWiki -- an Open Courseware Authoring platform supporting the crowdsourced creation of richly structured learning content.

이기종 스마트 플랫폼 상에서의 하이브리드앱 기반 스마트러닝 콘텐츠 호환성에 관한 연구

With the development and general use of a variety of Android/iOS-based smart phones and smart pads, the existing e-learning contents need to be changed in such a way that they can be carried out on different smart device platforms. This paper shows what changes are needed for that aim, and, in particular, for the compatibility of different platforms by designing and implementing Android/iOS-based smart learning contents in the form of a hybrid app. This paper will hopefully help you consider what elements are required to develop smart-learning contents on a variety of platforms for mobile devices.

Pharmacases.de – A student-centered e-learning project of clinical pharmacology

Aim: The aim of the project Pharmacases.de was to develop an innovative concept for creating high-quality e-learning content which integrates and promotes the theoretical and cooperative skills of final-year medical students and is easily adoptable by cooperating institutes and hospitals.Methods and results: A peer-teaching concept was developed in which final-year medical students with the elective pharmacology independently researched and wrote e-learning cases of clinical pharmacology (“pharmacases”). Subject-specific expertise was acquired by consulting a peer network of elective students of other disciplines. The created material was subjected to a multi-step peer review and published on the open-access internet platform http://www.pharmacases.de. At present, the website contains 45 e-learning cases, 27 quizzes, and a student-managed discussion forum. Each month, approximately 1200 students access the e-learning content on the website with above-average evaluation results.Summary and conclusion: The didactic concept of Pharmacases.de enabled the efficient generation of high-quality e-learning content in a student-centered and interdisciplinary manner and was well received by the students. It will likely facilitate the transfer of theoretical pharmacological knowledge into clinical practice.

Lecturer’s e-Table (Server Terminal) Which Allows Monitoring the Location at Where Each Student is Looking During Lessons with e-Learning Contents Through Client Terminals

Lecturer’s e-Table (Server Terminal) which allows monitoring the location at where each student is looking during lessons with e-learning contents through Client Terminals is proposed. Through the lessons with e-learning contents through client terminal, it is obvious that student can take the lessons much efficiently when the student are looking at the appropriate location at where the lecturers would like the students look at. It, however, is not always that the student is looking at the appropriate location even if the system indicates the appropriate location. The proposed system of lecturer’s e-table of server terminal allows monitoring the location at where each student is looking. Therefore, lecturer can make a caution to the student for the appropriate location at where the student has to be looking at. Through experiments with students, it is found that the achievement test score with the indication of appropriate location is much better than that without the indication. Also, learning efficiency with the caution is much greater than that without the caution.