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This paper presents a pilot study of testing a learning solution for smartphones, the Talking Tools (TT), under development. The study targets what, why, and when teacher students (N=11) use TT for microblogging about their work in a sloyd course. Their subjective reflections from a questionnaire using open-ended questions are used for validating earlier analysis of student blogs. Suggestions for...
Given the global spread of mobile platforms, such as iOS and Android, it is relevant to consider the potential of these devices in teaching and learning. Our exploratory research was designed to evaluate the possibility of using common ebook formats to create gamebooks (gamified books) that are effective in teaching and learning. After analyzing the features available in many free or open tools, we...
A challenge identified in the current education system is that students, irrelevant of their reading capabilities, are required to follow the same literature. This paper presents a system designed to address such a challenge. The Adaptive eBook has the capability of switching the text to a simpler version, as soon as the built-in reading problem detector detects a reading difficulty. The system was...
This paper presents a new approach for the use of an already existing remote lab in the field on electrical engineer education. About 70 experiments representing a wide domain of electronic functions are easily accessible and can be incorporated in an existing teaching environment by an easy copy/paste action. The corresponding data base structure is explained and a typical result is given highlighting...
Having implemented a Classroom Response System (CRS) “Tweedback” in style of Social Media, this instrument was supposed to be evaluated for further rework and refinements. However, systematic evaluation of such applications is rarely done and demands a determination of the issues to be considered within the evaluation. The scope of the approach presented in this paper is the evaluation with regard...
Although mobile devices are ubiquitous on university campuses, teacher-readiness for mobile learning has yet to be fully explored in the non-western nations. This study shows that two main factors affect the adoption and use of m-learning among female teachers within a university in Saudi Arabia—resistance to change and perceived social culture. These determinants of the current use and intention...
This paper describes the experience in the development of the course “Thermal Energy Technology” for the fourth level of the Chemical Engineering career under the Curriculum Design established by the UTN for the career and with a focus on the development of transferable skills and competencies to the future professional performance of students. Strategies were applied with an emphasis on active student...
New technologies in education have accelerated access to information, improved the relationship between learners and to some extent, contributed to the sharing of knowledge and experience. The combination of such developments with the rapid technological innovations in the field of mobile devices highlights the need for these devices to be utilized properly, while studying their pedagogical/ educational...
In developing countries, classroom lessons are theoretical and concepts are sometimes not entirely understood within the allocated lesson time for students. There is therefore a gap between classroom lessons and students often have to supplement what is taught in class outside the classroom. A study was conducted in Zimbabwe, which uses the same textbooks countrywide, to identify the prevalent issues...
Geography teaching is graced with a multitude of ICT tools lately, building upon modem computer's unprecedented visual capability. Examples of such tools include Google earth, a selection of configurable and specialised search engines, software allowing the creation of crosswords, and even further, a magazine (either internet based or in paper form), with references to different countries and places,...
Second language (L2) motivation is of great importance for young foreign language learners, as it can both attract their interest towards learning the target language and improve their L2 achievements. Supporting students' need for relatedness (along with a need for competence and autonomy) is claimed to enhance behaviors that are self-motivated and self-determined. The purpose of this study is to...
This paper introduces the framework of mobile Computer Music interfaces within the context of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). It examines the unique problems posed by the use of computers by composers and performers of music. It emphasizes on the new various interfacing protocols, metaphors and paradigms that apply HCI design methodologies on the world of music, producing special modules like: performance...
In this paper, a remote temperature control system has been proposed. The physical system is controlled in real time through the Internet network. For educational purpose, the students use only a web browser to tune and test a PID controller via shared user interface. The PID parameters are calculated using the basic experimental Ziegler—Nichols tuning rules. After hardware and software experiment...
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