7th European Conference on eLearning

Proceedings of ECEL 2008
The 7^th European Conference on e-Learning
held at the Grecian Bay Hotel, Agia Napa, Cyprus
on 6-7 November 2008

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Paper Title	Author(s)	Page No.
Preface		xvi
Biographies of Conference Chairs, Programme Chair, Keynote Speaker and Mini-track Chairs		xix
Biographies of contributing authors		xx
		BOOK 1
An Ontological Model for Learning Content Design	Giovanni Adorni, Mauro Coccoli, Gianni Vercelli and Giuliano Vivanet University of Genoa, Italy	1
e-Accessibility of Higher Education Websites	Liaqat Ali¹, Hamid Jahankhani² and Hossein Jahankhani¹ ¹University of East London, UK ²Middlesex University, London, UK	8
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Student Learning Assessment in Professional Schools	Paulo Almeida¹, Paulo Novais², Eduardo Costa¹, Manuel Rodrigues³ and José Neves² ¹Centro de Formação Profissional da Indústria de Calçado, São João da Madeira, Portugal ²Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal ³Escola Secundária Martins Sarmento, Guimarães, Portugal	17
Letters from the Field: e-Learning Students Change of Learning Behaviour in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh	Annika Andersson Swedish Business School, Örebro, Sweden	29
Learner’s Support in the Concept map Based Knowledge Assessment System	Alla Anohina and Janis Grundspenkis Riga Technical University, Latvia	38
e-Pioneering: A Mentoring Approach to Institutional Technology Adoption	Elaine Arici University of Nottingham, UK	46
Prediction of Reading Performance Using the MAPS (Mental Attributes Profiling System) Multimodal Interactive ICT Application	Elena Aristodemou¹, Tatjana Taraszow¹, Yiannis Laouris¹, Timotheos Papadopoulos² and Pantelis Makris^{3 1}Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus ²University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus ³Ministry of Education, Nicosia, Cyprus	58
The Skillsoft Growth Model	Lelia Ataliani Infotrend Innovations Co. Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus	65
PebblePAD: Big Splashes or Mini Ripples? Reflections on Electronic Portfolio Usage on a Blended Learning Course	Darren Awang Coventry University, UK	73
Patterns of ICT use in Australian Schools by Beginning Teachers: The three Rs	Frank Bate and Dorit Maor Murdoch University, Australia	82
Using e-Learning Tools to Build a Community of Distance Learners: A Progress Review and Call for Collaboration	Martin Belgrove, Julia Griffin and Brian Makepeace University of East London, UK	90
Learning to hit the Ground Running – The Online Way	Adriana Beylefeld and Alwyn Hugo University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa	97
Evolution of the Roles of the Actors in the Context of the Implementation of an "Environnement Numérique de Travail" in a University	Delphine Billouard and Laïd Bouzidi Université Lyon 3, France	106
Mobile City and Language Guides - New Links Between Formal and Informal Learning Environments	Mads Bo-Kristensen¹, Niels Ole Ankerstjerne¹, Chresteria Neutzsky-Wulff² and Herluf Schelde³ ¹Resource Centre for Integration, Vejle, Denmark ²University of Aarhus, Denmark ³Lærdansk, Aarhus, Denmark	113
Some Factors to Consider When Designing Semi-Autonomous Learning Environments	Paul Bouchard Concordia University, Montreal, Canada	120
Integrating Web 2.0 Features into a Learning Management System	Salim Boulakfouf and Denis Zampunieris University of Luxembourg, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg	127
“Here Comes Trouble”: A Positive Architecture of Disruptive Education	Stephen Bowman Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, Chislehurst, UK	134
Two-fold Learning: Learning by Developing and Learning By Playing	Cristina Bralia¹ and Nadia Catenazzi² ¹ICT Tosi, Busto Arsizio, Italy ²Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Varese, Italy	139
i-learn – Complete Online Delivery for Arts and Crafts: A Case Study	Maggie Carr Gorseinon College, Wales, UK	147
Sowing the Seeds of Learner Autonomy: Transforming the VLE into a Third Place Through the use of Web 2.0 Tools	*Fiona Carroll, Rita Kop and Clare Woodward* Swansea University, UK	152
From Hype to Reality: E-Portfolios in Nursing	Maggie Carson and Anne Robertson University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK	160
e-Learning and e-Citizenship Between PKM and PST	Antonio Cartelli University of Cassino, Italy	169
Syllabus Flexibility and Adaptation to the new European Higher Education Area Through the Inclusion of e-Learning	Montserrat Casalprim Ramonet, Virginia Larraz Rada, Miquel Nicolau Vila, Betlem Sabrià Bernadó and Alexandra Saz Peñamaría University of Andorra, Sant Julià de Lòria, Principality of Andorra	178
Game Inspired Tool Support for e-Learning Processes	Marie-Thérèse Charles, David Bustard and Michaela Black University of Ulster, Coleraine, Northern Ireland	188
Unified Course Design for European Production Engineers	Sami Chatti¹, Erman Tekkaya¹, Ove Bayard² and Mihai Nicolescu² ¹Technische Universität Dortmund, Germany ²Royal Institute of Technology KTH, Stockholm, Sweden	198
Web-Based Learning Using a `Library of Activities’ to Assist and Support Students and Mentors	Carol Clark and Christine Stevens UWE, Bristol, UK	203
Enhancing the Student Experience Using Web 2.0 Technologies (Wikis, Blogs and Webcam Recordings) to Encourage Student Engagement and to Develop Collaborative Learning: a Case Study	June Clarke, Jayne Hunter and Marc Wells Sheffield Hallam University, England, UK	208
The net Generation’s Engagement With and Expectations of Web 2.0 Technologies During HE Studies - Case Studies at Undergraduate Level in the Faculty of Organisation and Management	June Clarke and Marc Wells Sheffield Hallam University, UK	213
Making Technology Work for you: Why Might Academic Staff Want to Engage With and Promote e-Learning? A Case Study	June Clarke and Marc Wells Sheffield Hallam University, UK	224
Computer vs. Textbook: Effects on Motivation and Gain in Knowledge	Cathérine Conradty and Franz Bogner University of Bayreuth, Germany	231
Web 2.0 tools in pre-Service Teacher Education Programs: An Example From Portugal	Clara Pereira Coutinho Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal	239
Exploring a Professional Social Network Environment for Learning and Development	Paul Coyne¹, Anthony, Basiel² and Pauline Armsby² ¹Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Bingley, UK ²Middlesex University, London, UK	246
A Best Practice Approach to the Enhancement of the Learning Experience	Maja Ćukušić¹, Andrina Granić¹, Charles Mifsud² and Marjes Zammit² ¹University of Split, Croatia ²University of Malta, Msida, Malta	253
Distance Reflective Learning in Lithuanian Young Programmers School	Valentina Dagiene Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius, Lithuania	264
A Typology for Web 2.0	Christian Dalsgaard and Elsebeth Korsgaard Sorensen University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark	272
Web Based Interactive Models for Science Education and Collaboration	Valentas Daniūnas, Vygintas Gontis, Artūras Acus, Vytautas Fokas and Gintaras Valiauga Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy of Vilnius University, Lithuania	280
Bringing Digital Multimedia in Mathematics Education	Ioannis Deliyiannis¹, Andreas Floros¹, Panayiotis Vlamos ¹ Michael Arvanitis² and Tsiridou Tania¹ ¹Ionian University, Corfu, Greece ²Euroscience Greek Regional Section, Athens Greece	290
e-Learning as an Opportunity for Virtual Mobility and Competence Development Within European Universities	Jana Dlouhá and Laura Macháčková Henderson Charles University Environment Center, Prague, Czech Republic	297
Web 2.0-Mediated Competence – Implicit Educational Demands on Learners	Nina Bonderup Dohn University of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark	308
The COSMOS Approach for Teaching Science: An Architecture That Combines IEEE LOM Compatible Content With Multi-Lingual Science Educational Vocabularies and Rights	Nikolaos Doulamis¹, Christodoulos Psaltis¹, Andreas Georgopoulos¹, Menelaos Sotiriou² Sofoklis Sotiriou³ and Ioannis Doxaras² ¹National Technical University of Athens, Greece ²I-Know-How, Athens, Greece ³Research and Development Department, Ellinogermaniki Agogi, Greece	316
Providing for Autonomous Hands-on Learning and Learner Mobility Using Virtual Computer Technologies	Sean Duignan¹ and Tony Hall² ¹Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland ²National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland	326
Information Seeking for Lifelong Learning: One Size Doesn’t fit all	Barry Eaglestone, Nigel Ford, Andrew Madden and Martin Whittle The University of Sheffield, England, UK	334
Developing Knowledge Together: Involving People With Disabilities in Education Using Webcam	Laraine Epstein, Gill Ward, and Darren Awang Coventry University, UK	342
Enhancing Business Support to SME's Through Continuous Work-Based e-Learning for Business Advisory Professionals	Lorna Everall^{1, 2}, Robert Sanders² and Canice Hamill³ ¹Coventry University, UK ² European Business Innovation Centre Network, Brussels, Belgium ³ Canice Consulting, County Antrim, Northern Ireland	346
Web 2.0: Engaging Those with Learning Disabilities	Sotiris Fanou University of the West of England, Bristol, UK	354
Youngsters and Industrial Literacy: Why the m-Learning Approach?	Cláudia Fernandes and Luís Rocha CATIM, Porto, Portugal	361
Business Students’ Perceptions of Computer-Assisted Learning and Simulations	Nadine Fry and Nia Love Bristol Business School, Bristol, UK	371
Smart e-NoteBook: An Adaptive Hypermedia Learning Material Management Environment	Shehab Gamalel-Din and Farida AL-Saad King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia	379
Smart Assistant for Adaptive Course Preparation and Delivery in e-Learning Environments	Shehab Gamalel-Din and Reem Al-Otaibi King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia	390
Feedback Services for Exercise Assistants	Alex Gerdes¹, Bastiaan Heeren¹, Johan Jeuring^{1, 2} and Sylvia Stuurman^{1 1}Open Universiteit Nederland, Heerlen, The Netherlands ²Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands	402
Developing the Capacities of Public Servants Through e-Learning: Profile and Interactive Experiences of Public Management Students	Juvy Lizette Gervacio University of the Philippines Open University, Philippines	411
To Podcast or not to Podcast? Students’ Feedback on a Different Learning Experience in Histology	Hendrik Geyer, Adriana Beylefeld and Alwyn Hugo University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa	419
ELDO: An Ontology for the Cataloguing of e-Learning Design	Marcello Giacomantonio CERTE Omniacom, Argenta, Italy	425
Student Vision Regarding an Ideal e-Tutor in Romania	Maria Goga¹ and Nicolae Goga² 1University of Bucharest, Romania ²University of Groningen, The Netherlands	435
The Role of Meta-Cognition in web Searching to Support Inquiry-Based Learning	Genevieve Gorrell, Andrew Madden, Peter Holdridge, Nigel Ford, Barry Eaglestone Sheffield University, UK	443
E-mbedding E-nhancing E-valuating - Students' Perspective on the use of e-Learning to Develop Study/Information Literacy Skills	Susan Graves, Julie Bostock and Ruth Wilson Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK	451
Identity Crisis: Who is Teaching Whom Online?	Susan Greener University of Brighton Business School, England, UK	460
e-Learning and Web 2.0 in the Humanities – Development, Testing and Evaluation of Didactic Models Beyond the Distribution of Online-Material	Brigitte Grote, Harriet Hoffmann and Jeelka Reinhardt Center for Digital Systems, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany	468
Use of Internet Resources to Improve Education Delivery - A Case Study in Bangladesh	Mathias Hatakka Swedish Business School at Örebro University, Sweden	477
Use of International Internet Discussion Boards to Promote Health and Technology Knowledge and Skills in Nursing Education	Elaine Haycock-Stuart¹, Bobbe Ann Gray² and Donna Curry² ¹The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK ²Wright State University College of Nursing and Health, Dayton, Ohio, USA	484
Developing Information Literacy Skills by Using e-Learning Environments in Higher Education	Nina Heinze and Jan-Mathis Schnurr Institute for Media und Educational Technology, Augsburg, Germany	492
A new Open Source web Statistical Tool	Claude Houssemand¹, Pierre Valois², Belkacem Abdous² and Stéphane Germain²¹Université du Luxembourg, Luxenbourg ²Université Laval, Québec, Canada	499
The Teaching Buddy: Speech and Language Technologies for Assisting and Assessing Instructional Practice	Juan Huerta¹ and Despina Stylianou² ¹IBM T.J Watson Research Center, New York, USA ²The City College of The City University of New York, New York, USA	505
Listening to the Learners’ Voices in HE- How do Students Reflect on Their use of Technology for Learning?	Ruth Hyde and Amanda Jefferies STROLL, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK	516
Humanistic Approach to Technology Domination in Technology Enhanced Learning	Marko Ivanišin University of Maribor, Slovenia	524
The Development of Formal and Informal Learning Online Through Online Communities of Practice and Social Networking	Jean Johnson and Jonny Dyer Inclusion Trust, Bishops Stortford, UK	531
A Learning Metronome! An Experience in Vodcasting	Richard Jones Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe, UK	538
Implementing Nationwide e-Learning Projects - A Guarantee of a Better Future	Radu Jugureanu¹, Olimpius Istrate² and Ilinca Georgescu¹ ¹SIVECO Romania, Bucharest, Romania ²University of Bucharest, Romania	550
e-Learning Strategies in Technical Part-Time Studies – Constructivist and Collaborative Approaches to Learning and Teaching	Andrea Kelz University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Campus Pinkafeld, Austria	557
Redesigning the Moodle Interface for use in Primary Schools With a Ratio of one Computer per Student	Alexandros Kofteros¹, Avraam Triantafillidis², Antonis Skellas² and Anna Krassa^{3 1}Apoplous Learning, Nicosia, Cyprus ²Kalyvia Primary School, Athens, Greece ³University of Macedonia, Τhessaloniki, Greece	564
Introducing Adaptivity to e-Lessons to Enhance Student Learning	Zivana Komlenov, Zoran Budimac and Mirjana Ivanovic Faculty of Science, Novi Sad, Serbia	571
		BOOK 2
Paper Title	Author(s)	Page No.

Design of an e-Learning System for Accreditation of non-Formal Learning	Eugenia Kovatcheva and Roumen Nikolov University of Sofia, Bulgaria	1
A User Interface for Simultaneous Moderation of e-Discussions	Matthias Krauß Fraunhofer Gesellschaft IAIS, Sankt Augustin, Germany	8
Kansei Colour Aesthetics in an Interactive Learning Environment	Tharangie Kumburuhena, Chandrajith Ashuboda Marasinghe and Koichi Yamada Nagaoka university of Technology, Niigata, Japan	15
Learning Objects and Virtual Learning Environments Technical Evaluation Tools	Eugenijus Kurilovas and Valentina Dagiene Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Vilnius, Lithuania	24
The Teaching and Learning of Pronunciation in the Language Classroom and the use of Modern Technology	Marianna Kyprianou University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus	34
Promises, Challenges, and Realities of a Design-based Approach to e-Portfolios	Eleni Kyza Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus	44
Knowledge Ticket System – A Knowledge Broker for Universities	Steffi Lämmle, Stefan Klink, Florian Bernstein, Sabine Rathmayer and Max Walter Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany	54
Handling Large Classes Using Computer Aided Assessment in Blackboard	Elizabeth Laws and Gordon Laws University of Salford, UK	64
Learner Profile Supports Interaction Between Objects in e-Learning System	Duc-Long Le¹, An-Te Nguyen², Dinh-Thuc Nguyen² and Axel Hunger³ ¹ University of Pedagogy, HCM city, Vietnam ²University of Natural Sciences, HCM city, Vietnam ³ University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany	70
Enhancing Design Pedagogy Through e-Learning Strategies	Keelin Leahy and William Gaughran University of Limerick, Ireland	80
Integration of e-Learning Systems With Repositories of Learning Objects	José Paulo Leal¹ and Ricardo Queirós^{2 1}University of Porto, Portugal ²Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal	91
The Enhancement of Reusability of Course Content and Scenarios in Unified e-Learning Environment for Schools	Virginija Limanauskiene and Vytautas Stuikys Kaunas University of technology, Lithuania	99
Automatic Student Coaching and Monitoring Thanks to Automaton. The Case of Writing a Compiler	Isabelle Linden, Hubert Toussaint, Andreas Classen and Pierre-Yves Schobbens University of Namur, Belgium	109
Integrating the in-Classroom use of Mobile Technologies Within a blended Learning Model	Tim Linsey, Andreas Panayiotidis and Ann Ooms Kingston University, UK	119
e-Accounting at the University of Vienna – Developing Applicable e-Learning Tools for Large-Scale Accounting Classes	Michaela Schaffhauser-Linzatti, Silvia Pernsteiner, Regina Michalski-Karl and Isabella Hinterleitner University of Vienna, Austria	123
What is Your Response? It’s Time to get Personal	Jenny Lorimer and Alan Hilliard University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK	128
Strategies for Embedding eLearning in Traditional Universities: Drivers and Barriers	Kay Mac Keogh and Seamus Fox Dublin City University, Ireland	135
Teaching Internet Search Skills: Some Evidence-Based Lessons	Andrew Madden, Barry Eaglestone, Nigel Ford, Genevieve Gorrell and Martin Whittle University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK	142
e-Learning in Greece: Application in the Area of e-Marketing	Eleonora Ioulia Malama, Fotini Patsioura, Vicky Manthou and Maro Vlachopoulou University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece	148
Using a Blended-Learning Approach to Support Parent Education in Math and Science	Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris¹, Efstathios Mavrotheris² and Efi Paparistodemou^{1 1}European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus ²Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus	155
Web-Based Discussion as a Supervision Method in Nursing Students’ Clinical Training	Sari Mettiäinen and Kristiina Vähämaa Pirkanmaa University of Applied Sciences, Tampere, Finland	161
Learning English Through Game-Based Design – Reflections on Performance and Teacher/Learner Roles	Bente Meyer University of Aarhus, Denmark	169
Applying Internet-Based tele-operation Technologies to Remote Engineering Experimentation in Solar Energy Engineering	Ionnis Michaelides and Polyvios Eleftheriou Cyprus University of Technology, Lemesos, Cyprus	178
e-Learning: Strengths and Weaknesses Pros and Cons in a Global Education and Training Methodology	George Mouzakitis Educational Organization E-DEKA, Korinthos, Greece	188
Conversion and Delivery of Courses via a Course Management System	Ezra Mugisa and Carl Beckford University of the West Indies, Jamaica, West Indies	197
The Challenges in the Secondary School e-Learning Process	Nikolina Nikolova, Atanas Georgiev and George Gachev Sofia University, Bulgaria	205
Evaluating the Impact of Video-Based Versus Traditional Lectures on Student Learning	Panagiota Nikopoulou-Smyrni and Christos Nikopoulos Brunel University, West London, UK	214
Demand Led e-learning to Support Small Businesses	Shamima Nooruddin and John Heap Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, Grimsby, UK	222
Education in your Face(Book)!	Annette Odell, Peter Nevin and Hedley Roberts The University of East London, UK	231
Case Study – Using a Wiki to Teach Information Decision Science	Timothy Olson University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA	240
Introducing a Model for Creative e-Learning Pedagogy - Case Craftopolis	Tanja Oraviita¹ and Satu Lautamäki² ¹University of Art and Design, University of Vaasa, Finland ²University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa, Finland	247
The Use of e-Learning in Adult Learning: A Comparative Study Between Six European Countries	Yiola Papadopoulou¹, Elena Aristodemou² and Yiannis Laouris^{2 1}Cyprus University of Technology, Nicosia, Cyprus ²Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus	255
Supporting Teachers’ Pedagogical and Content Knowledge of Statistics through Distance Learning	Efi Paparistodemou¹, Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris¹ and Efstathios Mavrotheris^{2 1}European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus ²Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus	264
Specifying and Analyzing Strategies using Petri Nets	Harrie Passier Open Universiteit Nederland, Heerlen, The Netherlands	270
An Empirical Investigation of User Experience in e-Learning Environments	Andriani Piki¹, Guido Kuehn², Mirja Lievonen¹, Duska Rosenberg¹ and Ralf Doerner^{3 1}Royal Holloway, University of London, UK ²Electronic Arts GmbH, Cologne, Germany ³Wiesbaden University of Applied Sciences, Germany	281
The “Living Museums” project	Alfredo Pina¹, Lore Huizi¹, Jon Legarrea¹, Jose Miguel Correa², Lorea Fernández², Alex Ibañez², Estibaliz Jiménez de Aberasturi², Margari León², Elia Fernández², Luis Gutierrez², Sandra Baldassarri³, Eva Cerezo³ and Pablo Orensanz ^{3 1}Public University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain ²University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain ³University of Zaragoza, Spain	289
DZEMUj: A Tool for Mining in e-Learning Tests. Description and Experience	Luboš Popelínský, Mária Briatková and Zdeněk Kedaj Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic	299
Who Supports the Support Workers? e-Learning for Support Workers of Students With Disabilities	Christopher Power, Helen Petrie, David Swallow and Monia Sannia University of York, UK	304
School Transfer from Primary to Secondary Education	Iacovos Psaltis Middlesex University Institute of Work Based Learning, Nicosia, Cyprus	313
Enhancing English Language Learning Through ICT	Stella Psaroudaki and Anne McKay Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece	322
Blended Learning in Teaching Operating Systems	Lucyna Pyzik University of Information Technology and Management, Rzeszow, Poland	330
IT Competence Perfection Applying the Applying Distance Teaching System	Janina Radvilaviciute Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania	337
Effective e-Learning Tricks or Strategies in Online and Hybrid Courses	Prakash Ranganathan University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA	342
Practically-Oriented e-Learning Quality Assurance. Empirical Findings and Making use of These for the Promotion of e-Learning Quality in Everyday University Teaching	Jeelka Reinhardt and Marc Heinitz Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany	352
Information Literate Through Blended Learning	Inge Reubzaet and Frans van Hoek CINOP, Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands	360
Developing a Screen-Capture Reusable Learning Object for Undergraduates	Julian Robinson University College Birmingham, UK	366
Learners’ Preferences on Visual Elements in Web-Based Instruction: An Individual Approach	Rishi Ruttun¹ and Sabah Khalid^{2 1}Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK ²Queen Mary School of Medicine, London, UK	376
Experts on e-Learning: Insights Gained From Listening to the Student Voice!	Malcolm Ryan, Wendy Cealey Harrison and Rita Headington University of Greenwich, London, UK	386
Enhancing Blended Learning – Developing a Community Based Methopedia	Thomas Ryberg¹, Elke Brenstein², Lehti Pilt³, Rafal Moczadlo⁴, Christian Niemczik² and Lone Dirckinck-Holmfeld¹ ¹Aalborg University, Denmark ²University of Applied Sciences, Wildau, Germany ³University of Tartu, Estonia ⁴Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Lublin, Poland	394
Automatic Verbalization of Mathematical Formulae for web-Based Learning Resources	Teresa Sancho-Vinuesa¹, César Córcoles¹, Antònia Huertas¹, Antoni Pérez-Navarro¹, Daniel Marquès² and Joana Villalonga² ¹Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain ²Maths for More, Barcelona, Spain	405
e-Learning Network for Language Training	Tom Savu¹ and Judit Vitai² ¹Politehnica University, Bucharest, Romania ²Supra Vita Language School, Eger, Hungary	415
Tagging Electronic Resources for Modules – A Case Study in Web 2.0 People and Technology	Guy Saward and Lynette Pye University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK	422
Learning-by-Doing Gender	Dominique Schirmer¹, Peter Bruestle², Dominik Haubner², Matthias Holthaus¹, Bernd Remmele¹, Britta Schinzel¹ ¹Center for Applied Further Education Research Lahr, Germany ²University Freiburg Germany	431
Understanding the Experience of non Contributory Online Participants (Readers) in NCSL Communities	Kathy Seddon¹, Keith Postlethwaite² and Geoff Lee ¹NCSL, Nottingham, UK ²Exeter University, UK	436
Modelling of Qualitative Technology Based e-learning Course Development	Maija Sedleniece and Sarma Cakula Vidzeme University College, Valmiera, Latvia	446
Structural Steel Design e-Learning Portal	Miguel Serrano¹, Carlos López-Colina¹, Sue Armstrong², Jörg Lange³ and Fernando González³ ¹University of Oviedo, Gijón, Spain ²University of Sheffield, UK ³Fachgebiet Stahlbau T. U. Darmstadt, Germany	454
Motivations and Perceived Usefulness of Technology in Higher Education	Munacinga Simatele University Of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK	460
Improving the Matching Process of e-Mentoring in Luxury Hotels	David Simmonds¹ and Anne Marie Zammit Lupi² ¹University of Westminster, London, UK ²Starwood Hotels and Resorts, London, UK	469
e-Academy for International Development of Transfusion Medicine – A Unique Institution	Cees Smit Sibinga¹ and Ron de Gunst² ¹Academic Institute IDTM, Groningen, the Netherlands ²Exencia Ltd, Gouda, the Netherlands	479
Blended Learning in Action	Lorenzo Sommaruga¹ and Kylene De Angelis² ¹University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, Manno, Switzerland ²Training 2000, Mondavio, Italy	485
e-Learning and Digital Dialogue – From Speech Acts to Collaborative Knowledge Building	Elsebeth Korsgaard Sorensen and Bo Fibiger University of Aarhus, Denmark	491
e-Portfolio in Primary School: Children’s Self-Awareness Through Digital Tools	Laura Spinsanti¹ and Elisabetta Bertini^{2 1}ISTI CNR, Pisa, Italy ²University of Pisa, Italy	499
The art of Learning in a Virtual World: Sculpting Zeros and Ones	Ioana Andreea Stănescu and Antoniu Ştefan Advanced Technology Systems, Targoviste, Romania	511
The Development of Models for Identifying and Promoting Best Practice in e-Learning and Virtual Campuses	Mark Stansfield¹, Thomas Connolly¹, Antonio Cartelli², Athanassios Jimoyiannis³, Hugo Magalhães⁴ and Katherine Maillet⁵ ¹School of Computing University of the West of Scotland, UK ²University of Cassino, Italy ³University of Peloponnese, Greece ⁴Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação, Portugal ⁵Institut National des Telecommunications, France	520
Teaching the Content “Globalization” Evaluation of an Established e-Learning Course	Christopher Stehr University of Ulm, Germany	530
“But surely it’s harmless?” Developing a Multimedia Ethical Misadventure for web Delivery	Terry Mark Stewart and Mark Brown Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand	540
Ontology Based Cross-Sectorial and Socio-Cultural Transfer of Proven e-Learning Solutions	Dragan Stokic and Ljubiša Urošević Institute for Applied Systems Technology, Bremen, Germany	549
Employing Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance Active Learning in Courses Requiring Group Projects	Vasso Stylianou and Angelika Kokkinaki University of Nicosia, Cyprus	555
Cooperation Models for National e-Learning Development in Estonia (Example of the Estonian e-Learning Development Centre)	Ene Tammeoru, Jüri Lõssenko, Kerli Kusnets and Marit Dremljuga Estonian e-Learning Development Centre; Tallinn; Estonia	562
How much Personal and Sensitive Information do Cypriot Teenagers Reveal in Facebook?	Tatjana Taraszow, Aysu Arsoy, Georgina Shitta, and Yiannis Laouris Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus	871
Enhancing e-Learning Environments with Users’ Cognitive Factors: The Case of EKPAIDEION	Nikos Tsianos¹, Panagiotis Germanakos^{1, 2}, Zacharias Lekkas¹, Constantinos Mourlas¹, Mario Belk², Eleni Christodoulou², George Spanoudis² and George Samaras^{2 1}National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Hellas ²University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus	877
A Research Study About “e-Learning Training Needs” of Vocational High School Teachers in North Cyprus	Nazime Tuncay and Hüseyin Uzunboylu Near East University, Nicosia, North Cyprus	590
Blended Learning as a Means to Differentiate and Optimise Corporate Training	Michaela Tureckiová¹, Jaroslav Veteška² and Alena Vališová^{1 1}Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic ²Jan Amos Komensky University, Prague, Czech Republic	599
Content Development within a European e-Learning Project: Guidelines, Results and Reflections	Aimilia Tzanavari¹, Elena Papanastasiou¹ and George Papadopoulos^{2 1}University of Nicosia, Cyprus ²University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus	607
Content and Intense Cooperation, not Technology, are Essential for Quality Outcomes in e-Learning	Henri Verhaaren Ghent University, Belgium	616
e-Learning in a Course on Animal Welfare	Morris Villarroel Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain	623
How can a Blind Engineer Access the Curriculum?	Sue Walmsley and Jennifer Bottom University of Reading, UK	630
Adoption of Web 2.0 Technologies in Education for Health Professionals in the UK: Where are we and why?	Rod Ward, Pam Moule and Lesley Lockyer University of the West of England, Bristol, UK	636
WELL: Web-Based Learner Library for e-Learning 2.0	Hadas Weinberger Holon Institute of Technology, ISRAEL	643
How Reproducible Research Leads to non-Rote Learning Within a Socially Constructivist e-Learning Environment	Patrick Wessa K.U.Leuven Association, Belgium	651
Narratives of Student Experience	Roy Williams University of Portsmouth, UK	659
The Implications of SCORM Conformance for Workplace e-Learning	Gabrielle Witthaus New Leaf Training Network Ltd, Paphos, Cyprus	667
Assessment of the Growth of Knowledge in Collaborative Learning Networks	Andras Benedek Information Technology Learning Center for Culture of Application of Microelectronics and Institute for Philosophical Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary	Abstract Only

Updated 2 December 2008