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Innovative Methods in Teaching Programming for Future Informatics Teachers
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Majherová, Janka; Králík, Václav – European Journal of Contemporary Education, 2017
In the training of future informatics teachers the students obtain experience with different methods of programming. As well, the students become familiar with programming by using the robotic system Lego Mindstorms. However, the small number of Lego systems available is a limiting factor for the teaching process. Use of virtual robotic…
Descriptors: Programming, Teaching Methods, Instructional Innovation, Preservice Teachers
Development of an Innovative Interactive Virtual Classroom System for K-12 Education Using Google App Engine
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Mumba, Frackson; Zhu, Mengxia – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2013
This paper presents a Simulation-based interactive Virtual ClassRoom web system (SVCR: www.vclasie.com) powered by the state-of-the-art cloud computing technology from Google SVCR integrates popular free open-source math, science and engineering simulations and provides functions such as secure user access control and management of courses,…
Descriptors: Computers, Virtual Classrooms, Assignments, Internet
Agent-Based Collaborative Affective e-Learning Framework
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Neji, Mahmoud; Ben Ammar, Mohamed – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2007
Based on facial expression (FE), this paper explores the possible use of the affective communication in virtual environments (VEs). The attention of affective communication is examined and some research ideas for developing affective communication in virtual environments are proposed. We place an emphasis on communication between virtual entities,…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Cooperative Learning, Affective Behavior, Nonverbal Communication
On Scaffolding Adaptive Teaching Prompts within Virtual Labs
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Najjar, Mehdi – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2008
Despite a growing development of virtual laboratories which use the advantages of multimedia and Internet for distance education, learning by means of such tutorial tools would be more effective if they were specifically tailored to each student needs. The virtual teaching process would be well adapted if an artificial tutor can identify the…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Virtual Classrooms, Prompting, Teaching Methods
A Team of Pedagogical Agents in Multimedia Environment for Children
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Morozov, Mikhail; Tanakov, Andrey; Bystrov, Dmitriy – Educational Technology & Society, 2004
This paper presents the multimedia product for teaching Natural Sciences to 10-12 years old children. In this product three pedagogical agents, Teacher and two pupils guide the learner through the virtual environment. The inclusion of a team of pedagogical agents permits us to create a micro-model of lesson activity and gives a reliable support of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Natural Sciences, Virtual Classrooms, Multimedia Instruction
Les Chansons de la Francophonie Web Site and Its Two Web-Usage-Tracking Systems in an Advanced Listening Comprehension Course
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Weinberg, Alysse – CALICO Journal, 2005
The "Les Chansons de la francophonie" web site is based on French songs and was developed using HTML and JavaScript for the advanced French Comprehension Course at the Second Language Institute of the University of Ottawa. These interactive listening activities include true-false and multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks,…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Listening, Internet