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GLUE!: An Architecture for the Integration of External Tools in Virtual Learning Environments
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Alario-Hoyos, Carlos; Bote-Lorenzo, Miguel L.; Gomez-Sanchez, Eduardo; Asensio-Perez, Juan I.; Vega-Gorgojo, Guillermo; Ruiz-Calleja, Adolfo – Computers & Education, 2013
The integration of external tools in Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) aims at enriching the learning activities that educational practitioners may design and enact. This paper presents GLUE!, an architecture that enables the lightweight integration of multiple existing external tools in multiple existing VLEs. GLUE! fosters this integration by…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Cooperative Learning, Instructional Materials, Material Development
Wiki-Based Rapid Prototyping for Teaching-Material Design in E-Learning Grids
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Shih, Wen-Chung; Tseng, Shian-Shyong; Yang, Chao-Tung – Computers & Education, 2008
Grid computing environments with abundant resources can support innovative e-Learning applications, and are promising platforms for e-Learning. To support individualized and adaptive learning, teachers are encouraged to develop various teaching materials according to different requirements. However, traditional methodologies for designing teaching…
Descriptors: Teacher Developed Materials, Material Development, Educational Technology, Computer Software
An Approach to Effortless Construction of Program Animations
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Velazquez-Iturbide, J. Angel; Pareja-Flores, Cristobal; Urquiza-Fuentes, Jaime – Computers & Education, 2008
Program animation systems have not been as widely adopted by computer science educators as we might expect from the firm belief that they can help in enhancing computer science education. One of the most notable obstacles to their adoption is the considerable effort that the production of program animations represents for the instructor. We…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Higher Education, Animation, Computer Interfaces
Building and Testing a Virtual University.
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Whittington, C. David; Sclater, Niall – Computers & Education, 1998
Clyde Virtual University, Scotland (CVU) is a test bed for exploring, developing and evaluating techniques for delivering learning materials, supporting collaborative learning and carrying out assessment over the Internet. CVU's first year of operation is reported on, in which an extensive educational Web site was designed and implemented.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
The Virtual Collaborative University.
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Swigger, Kathleen M.; Brazile, Robert; Lopez, Victor; Livingston, Alan – Computers & Education, 1997
Describes the development of special software and course materials that is designed to teach a variety of educational objectives by giving students access to a range of information and educational services available through the World Wide Web. Focuses on collaborative activities that support student/teacher and student/student interactions.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
A New Approach to "ITS-Curriculum" and Course Authoring: The Authoring Environment.
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Nkambou, R.; Frasson, C.; Gauthier, G. – Computers & Education, 1998
Presents an authoring environment dedicated to the development of curriculum and course material that can be handled by an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS). The adopted curriculum model is Curriculum Representation and Acquisition Model (CREAM) which represents subject-matter content from the domain, the pedagogical, and the didactic points of…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Course Content