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Qatar is working towards becoming a knowledge-based society by 2030. However, there is a limited understanding of the field of computer science, especially at the K-12 level, as well as its potential impact to achieve the above goal. We have developed several outreach activities to help introduce K-12 students and their teachers to computer science through workshops on CS such as education, problem...
The present article shows an investigation made about Standards and Specifications of e-Learning contents, their later selection and analysis of the ones having reusability and interoperability features in Open Educational Resources which are the base of the application purpose in resource development on the instructional design stages and evaluation in already developed resources.
The International Telematic University Uninettuno organizes an ICT Engineering distance degree course in cooperation with the Helwan University (Il Cairo, Egypt) since 2006. The use of e-learning didactic allows to Egyptian students to study at home or in the Technological Pole of the Helwan University and to take a double degree, one recognized in Italy and all Europe and the other in Egypt. After...
Social media enhanced learning systems bring new challenges to evaluate learning environments. Many features are common with any websites and can be evaluated with common criteria. But with social media users can also contribute content, change opinions and create communities for different needs, which bring new dimensions to a quality evaluation. This research focused on finding out which are the...
In this paper, a description of activities that have been developed in a course of audiovisuals with high technological content is reported. An enhancement of the self-directed learning environment that the authors tested in similar subjects is now tested for the Sound and Image Engineering degree. A unidirectional class scheme, in which teacher dictates to students and there is a final evaluation...
The world is changing, Technology is revolutionizing the way we relate and interact with the environment. The knowledge of future technologies will allow us to adapt to change with time, anticipate its implementation and thus be able to work with them; we must not forget that future generations will be born with new technologies. This paper raises a number of developments, which for one reason or...
Implementing e-learning in higher education institutions (HEIs) is influenced by various barriers and drivers. The majority of barriers are related to the challenging issue concerning the integration of e-learning into universities. Hence, it is deemed relevant to understand whether different stakeholders in HEIs tend to embrace or ostracize e-learning for their work. This study investigates the extent...
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