Cooperative Agents in Web-Based Distance Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 454-463
Author(s):  
Leonard Barolli ◽  
Akio Koyama
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Multimedia Computing ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cooperative Agents ◽  
The University ◽  
The Way

In the last few years, we have observed an explosive growth of multimedia computing, communications, and applications. This revolution is transforming the way people live, work, and interact with each other, and is impacting the way businesses, education, entertainment, and health care are operating. Due to the opportunities provided by the Internet, more and more people are taking advantage of distance learning courses. During the last few years, enormous research efforts have been dedicated to the development of distance learning systems (Katayama & Kambayashi, 1999; Nakabayashi et al., 1997). Consequently, many large projects such as the CALAT Project (www.calat.com), CALsurf (http://webbase.ntts.co.jp),, WebCAI (http:// iclap.ce.nihon-u.ac.jp/~webcai_), The University of The Air (http://www.u-air.ac.jp/, and WIDE University (http://www.sfc.wide.ad.jp/soi/contents.html) have been established (Ogawa, Ijiun, & Murai, 1999).

Cooperative Agents in Web-Based Distance Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 430-439
Author(s):  
Leonard Barolli ◽  
Akio Koyama
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Multimedia Computing ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cooperative Agents ◽  
The Way

In the last few years, we have observed an explosive growth of multimedia computing, communications, and applications. This revolution is transforming the way people live, work, and interact with each other, and is impacting the way businesses, education, entertainment, and health care are operating. Due to the opportunities provided by the Internet, more and more people are taking advantage of distance learning courses.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS ON THE EXAMPLE OF STATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE CHUVASH REPUBLIC

2021 ◽  
pp. 156-166
Author(s):  
Татьяна Ароновна Лавина ◽  
Николай Игоревич Степанов
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Chuvash Republic ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Electronic Support ◽  
The University

Данная статья посвящена исследованию систем дистанционного обучения в вузах Чувашской Республики, определению основных функций систем управления дистанционным обучением. Проведен анализ систем дистанционного взаимодействия со студентами в федеральных вузах Чувашской Республики. С целью формирования требований к функциям современной единой универсальной платформы дистанционного взаимодействия в университете проведен анализ корпоративной платформы, объединяющей в рабочем пространстве чат, встречи, заметки и вложения MS Teams, позволяющей организовывать дистанционное обучение. На примере веб-ресурсов для поддержки организации дистанционного обучения государственных университетов Чувашской Республики, таких как система управления курсами, использующая лицензию GNU GPL Moodle, системы видеоконференций Big Blue Button, рассматриваются их функциональные возможности и недостатки, выявляются ключевые особенности построения единого информационного пространства вуза на основе идеи использования инструментов образовательных платформ в обеспечении электронной поддержки дистанционного обучения. Представлены преимущества интеграции систем LMS Moodle и MS Teams для построения интерактивного формата обучения на примере построения единой образовательной среды в ЧГПУ им. И. Я. Яковлева. Рассмотрено внедрение единой учетной записи для организации принципа единой точки доступа к информационным системам дистанционного обучения для построения единой электронной образовательной среды университета на базе технологии OpenID Connect. This article is devoted to the study of distance learning systems in universities of the Chuvash Republic, the definition of the main functions of distance learning systems. It presents the analysis of systems of distance learning interaction with students in federal universities of the Chuvash Republic. In order to form the requirements for the functions of a modern unified universal platform for distance learning interaction at the university, the authors analysed the corporate platform that combines chat, meetings, notes and attachments of MS Teams in the workspace. Using the example of web resources to support the organization of distance learning of state universities of the Chuvash Republic, such as the course management system using the GNU GPL Moodle license, the Big Blue Button video conferencing systems, their functionality and shortcomings are considered, the key features of building a unified information space of the university based on the idea of using the tools of educational platforms in providing electronic support for distance learning are identified. The advantages of integrating the LMS Moodle and MS Teams systems for building an interactive learning format are presented on the example of building a unified educational environment at I. Yakovlev CHSPU. The introduction of a single account for the organization of a single point of access to information systems of distance learning for the construction of a single electronic educational environment of the university based on OpenID Connect technology is considered.

Wayfinding in hospital landscape: syntactical analysis of planting design in hospitals in Kerman, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Zabihi ◽  
Mina Safizadeh ◽  
Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Space Syntax ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Planting Design ◽  
Library Research ◽  
University College London ◽  
The University ◽  
Syntactical Analysis ◽  
The Way

Purpose Hospital landscape is not a useless space within hospital buildings anymore. It is considered as a supportive area providing mental and physical peace. However, the planting design of the hospital landscape and the way it should be in order to not disrupt wayfinding performance is neglected. This paper, which is a case study, aims at investigating the effects of planting design in Kerman hospitals’ landscapes on the users’ wayfinding using space syntax techniques. Design/methodology/approach This research focuses on the effects of planting design on the users’ wayfinding in hospitals. In so doing, library research, computer simulation and analysis with the University College London (UCL) Depthmap software, and comparison techniques are used. Based on axial maps, the measures of integration, connectivity and intelligibility are considered for analysing the wayfinding process of individuals. Findings The findings show that planting configurations in the hospital landscape can affect individuals’ wayfinding. Integrated and regular planting design in addition to combining planted areas with the hospital buildings can pave the way for intelligible space and easier wayfinding. Originality/value According to the authors’ knowledge, the current study is the first to use the space syntax techniques in the health-care landscape architecture in terms of planting design and wayfinding. As wayfinding is an important issue in health-care spaces, the study findings can greatly help the health-care building designers and the related organizations to pay attention to the hospital landscape as much as hospital indoors.

A Guide to Assistive Technology for Teachers in Special Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 105-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harris Wang
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Right ◽  
Hearing Difficulties

Everyone has the right to learn and to succeed in education. For people with certain disabilities, learning can be a challenging task, and proper use of certain assistive technologies can significantly ease the challenge, and help the learners to succeed. For teachers in special education, knowing existing assistive technology is an important step towards the proper use of those technologies and success in special education. This chapter provides a guide for teachers about assistive technology and its uses in special education. Assistive technology for people with learning difficulties, assistive technology for the visually impaired, and assistive technology for people with hearing difficulties will be discussed. Since online learning and the Internet are becoming trends in distance education, this chapter will focus on assistive technologies for Web-based distance learning, including assistive technologies for better human-computer interaction. Selecting more appropriate assistive technology for a given learner with a certain learning disability, among many choices, will be discussed.

Adaptive Web-Based Learning Framework

2011 ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Man-Hua Wu ◽  
Herng-Yow Chen
Keyword(s):  
World Wide ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Learning Framework ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
The World

With the rapid growth of the Internet and the increasing popularity of the World Wide Web, web-based learning systems have become more and more popular. However, in general Web-based learning systems, learners may often get lost in the enormous educational materials (Eirinaki & Vazirgiannis, 2003; Murray, 2002). This kind of situation refers to a disorientation problem. In addition to the disorientation problem, general Web-based learning systems provide every learner with uniform course content and presentation without considering the different knowledge level of learners. Therefore, the course content may be insufficient or unnecessary for learners with different knowledge level. This kind of situation was referred to as cognitive-overhead problem by Murray (2002).

Web-Based Mechanism Design and Analysis

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry H. Cheng ◽  
Dung T. Trang
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Mechanism Design ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Planar Mechanism ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Web Based System ◽  
The Web

We have developed a Ch Mechanism Toolkit for analysis and design of mechanisms. It was developed using Ch, an embeddable C/C++ interpreter with extensions. The Ch Mechanism Toolkit allows users to write simple programs for solving complicated planar mechanism problems. As an extension to the toolkit, a Web-based system was created for performing mechanism design and analysis through the internet. This paper will discuss the design and implementation of the Ch Mechanism Toolkit as well as its corresponding web-based system. The web-based mechanism system is especially suitable for distance learning. The web-based system for mechanism design and analysis is available on the Web at http://www.softintegration/webservices/mechanism/.

Future Directions of Multimedia Technologies in E-Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 3500-3507
Author(s):  
Timothy K. Shih ◽  
Qing Li ◽  
Jason C. Hung
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Interactive Video ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Multimedia Authoring ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Multimedia Technologies ◽  
Pedagogic Theory

In the last chapter, we discuss how advanced multimedia technologies are used in distance learning systems, including multimedia authoring and presentation, Web-based learning, virtual environments, interactive video, and systems on mobile devices. On the other hand, we believe pedagogic theory should be incorporated into the design of distance learning systems to add learning efficiency. Thus, we point out some suggestions to the designers of future distance learning systems.

Diffusion of Web-Based Education in Singapore and Australia

2011 ◽  
pp. 2181-2186
Author(s):  
Y. Y. Jessie Wong ◽  
R. Gerber ◽  
K. A. Toh
Keyword(s):  
Simple Form ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Virtual Universities ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Web Based Education ◽  
The Way

The Internet has transformed the way education is delivered in the 21st Century. Web-based education has been developed on the basis of the capability and potential of the Internet. The idea of Web-based education was first developed about 15 years ago from a simple form of online learning, using mainly e-mail as a form of communication and consisting of mainly text, with no multimedia. Soon after, a variety of new software and services were developed to support Web-based Education. In late 1990s, the development of new technologies for this purpose accelerated. They gradually transformed the way by which distance education was delivered. Today, it is common for both private and public educational institutions to offer Web-based courses. However, only a few virtual universities exist today with all of their courses and activities Web-based.

Diffusion of Web-Based Education in Singapore and Australia

2011 ◽  
pp. 573-580
Author(s):  
Jessie Y.Y. Wong ◽  
R. Gerber ◽  
K. A. Toh
Keyword(s):  
Simple Form ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Virtual Universities ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Web Based Education ◽  
The Way

The Internet has transformed the way education is delivered in the 21st Century. Web-based education has been developed on the basis of the capability and potential of the Internet. The idea of Web-based education was first developed about 15 years ago from a simple form of online learning, using mainly e-mail as a form of communication and consisting of mainly text, with no multimedia. Soon after, a variety of new software and services were developed to support Web-based Education. In late 1990s, the development of new technologies for this purpose accelerated. They gradually transformed the way by which distance education was delivered. Today, it is common for both private and public educational institutions to offer Web-based courses. However, only a few virtual universities exist today with all of their courses and activities Web-based.

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