{"title":"Butterfly Model: An Innovative Way to Deliver and Personalize Content in the \"Learning by Doing\" Methodology","authors":"Surya Kiran Reddy Karri, S. Kode","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.24","url":null,"abstract":"An explosion of educational institutes in India has caused a dearth of experienced faculty for teaching. The employability of graduating engineering students is low, owing perhaps to their weak training. To help overcome this problem, an innovative Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) program was started. Through this program, faculty members of engineering colleges are trained who then are expected to train the students at their colleges. We have worked with over 40 engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh, trained their faculty and have begun implementing this program for the students through the faculty at their respective colleges. Our experience and learning from this approach has had good results. They have also shown that personalization for the benefit of the learner needs to be given a higher emphasis. This has led to content development in the \"Butterfly Model\" with the \"Learning by Doing\" methodology at its foundation. This paper discusses in detail the basis for our selecting this model and about our initial studies and feedback received for three courses developed in this model. The feedback for this model is encouraging and we expect to develop more courses in this model in the future. This model will be applicable to a wide range of learners and will help in enhancing the quality of learning of the graduates.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123142915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Venkatesh Choppella, Vamsi Krishna Brahmajosyula, Medhamsh Vutpala, Sukant Kole
{"title":"Process Models for Virtual Lab Development, Deployment and Distribution","authors":"Venkatesh Choppella, Vamsi Krishna Brahmajosyula, Medhamsh Vutpala, Sukant Kole","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.61","url":null,"abstract":"Distributed and concurrent development of virtual labs across multiple institutes and teams presents several challenges, both organizational and technical in nature. We present models for managing the process of virtual lab development, deployment and distribution. Close to twenty labs in computer science and chemical sciences are currently following our model. The architecture is designed to ultimately encourage and support a community ecosystem where teachers or students from any college could contribute to lab development, and a college could choose to subscribe to a set of virtual labs. Our deployment model, yet to be fully implemented, has as its back end a flexible virtualization architecture for running experiments and and a package based distribution model that encourages community participation in the use of virtual labs.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122477636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the Effectiveness of Non-interactive Video-Based Lectures in e-Learning - Case Study at Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) Program","authors":"S. Murthy, N. Padmaja","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.31","url":null,"abstract":"The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program follows a unique \"learning by doing\" methodology, woven around a project-centric curriculum. Project assignments carry real life flavor which are typically task-based, requiring application of specific knowledge and skills that are delivered to the learners, \"just-in-time,\" through the learning management system. The knowledge component of the course is often delivered to the learners as video-based lectures and presentations with voice-overlay. These become learning support materials to the learners in accomplishment of their tasks. This paper investigates the effectiveness of video-based lectures and voice-based presentations in terms of: Learning content; Retention of learning; Ease of use; Satisfaction; Video quality; Audio quality. The paper reports findings of a survey administered to the students of academic batch 2010-11, at the Hyderabad campuses in India. The paper also proposes improvement and enhancements to the video-based lectures to make learning more interesting, fun, and effective in task accomplishments.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"103 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128795820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the Design and Use of a Cognitive Tutoring System in the Math Classroom","authors":"I. Casas, P. Goodman, Enrique Peláez","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.10","url":null,"abstract":"MCT-LAC - a Math Cognitive Tutor System - consists of a teaching-learning strategy based on \"learning by doing\", which is enhanced by the use of an interactive software tool that adapts itself to the student's interactions and responses. It is a system in the sense that includes both teaching-learning strategies and an interactive-adaptable technology. The strategy uses both an individual approach (in the computer lab) and a collaborative approach (in the classroom). The MCT-LAC software tools provide progress feedback to students and teachers, both in an individualized and a group format. As a side effect, the MCT-LAC system also serves as an excellent tool for teachers to re-enforce their math knowledge and associated teaching strategies. In this paper we describe the strategy and tools of the MCT-LAC system, the implementation of a pilot experience in several Latin American countries and some preliminary assessment results.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"341 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131181128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementation of Ubiquitous Learning System Using Sensor Technologies","authors":"K. Mandula, S. R. Meda, D. Jain, R. Kambham","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.30","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.30","url":null,"abstract":"Electronic learning(e-learning) is used to access the learning content using desktop computers. But the limitation with e-learning is its immobility. Mobile learning(mlearning) is an advanced stage of e-learning where in the learner is equipped with handheld mobile device to access the learning content using various wireless technologies. Though m-learning provides mobility, it is not context sensitive. A new mode of learning mechanism called ubiquitous learning(u-learning) is context aware and also provides learning content anywhere, anytime using various mobile devices and sensor technologies. The real challenge in u-learning is the delivery of learning content to mobile devices depending upon surrounding context. Context plays an important role in delivering the right content to the right person, in the right place and at the right time. Though there are various contextual parameters that can be considered, here we deal with location context in particular. In this paper, various mobile computing technologies, context awareness and its relevance to u-learning are discussed. Also, the usage of RFID for u-learning is explained by implementing two different models 1. RFID based Content Presentation and 2. Location Based Services(LBS) using RFID. A pilot experiment was conducted with students to evaluate the functionality of the proposed models and results are analysed for further improvements.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115493757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Self Learning VLSI Lab along with Web-Based Platform to Design Schematics and Layouts","authors":"Shashank Sharma, Syed Azeemuddin, Mohd Anwar","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.39","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.39","url":null,"abstract":"We present a web-based environment along with an interactive interface for VLSI schematic design, simulation, and layout design. It consist of 10 experiments starting from transistor level design of inverter, then some basic gates such as NAND, NOR, XOR etc, finally design of D latch and flip flop. In each experiment student will learn how to design VLSI circuits both schematic and layout. It also consists of experiment components such as objective, introduction, quiz, and theory etc. which gives step by step explanation of each experiment. It is a powerful self learning supplement for the VLSI design course offered in undergraduate engineering program. Along with teaching schematics and layouts of circuits, this virtual lab also consists of some experiment explaining about SPICE coding, VHDL and Verilog coding. An interactive panel is given in which student will write programming codes, simulate and see real time waveforms. The web based schematic and layout editor is designed to maintain the commonality with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, HSpice Cosmos, Tanner tools etc.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114796409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effective Use of CloudComputing Concepts in Engineering Colleges","authors":"R. Pandian, K. Kasiviswanathan","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.46","url":null,"abstract":"Technology has grown rapidly with scientific advancement over the world in recent decades. Therefore, there is a need to redesign the educational system to meet industrial needs better. The advent of computerswith sophisticated software hasmade it possible to solve many complex problems very fast and at a lowercost. Almost all studies in various disciplines use computers to solve their problems. Making computersavailable to allusers,particularly students, is difficult in developing countries. This is one of the major problems in educational institutions arising from budget constraints.Cloud computing is becoming an attractive technology due to its dynamic scalability and effective usage of the resources; it can be utilized under circumstances where the availability of resources is limited. In this paper, attention is given to possible implementation of Cloud computing technology in the educational field, especially in engineering colleges where there is intensiveuse of computers and software.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122114570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DISCOVIR: A Framework for Designing Interfaces and Structuring Content for Virtual Labs","authors":"R. A. Khot, Venkatesh Choppella","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.27","url":null,"abstract":"As education and technology merge, the opportunity for teaching and learning expand even more. However, the juxtaposition of the latest technologies has also raised concern for academic institutions as to which technologies are most effective in terms of cost, reach, richness, and, most importantly, learning. In this paper, we present a novel development framework, which we call as DISCOVIR, for asynchronous virtual lab development. Our aim is to simplify the process of developing the content for a virtual lab and to make the resulting labs more consistent for the learners (students). We incorporate the popular Model View Controller architecture, in building the user interface for the virtual lab. It allows the lab developers to focus completely on the quality of the content while the look and the feel for the resultant lab is provided in the form of customizable themes. We define an HTML5 based semantic structure for writing the lab content. It ensures long term sustainability of the lab and supports semantic search capabilities. Our model makes no prior assumptions or requisites in terms of expertise and tools required to use it in practice. A lab developer is free to use any html editor on any operating system to build his lab. It requires no costly software installations and runs locally without a web server support. Our proposed model is currently being used by 16 of the 28 virtual labs from IIIT, Hyderabad.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"43 15","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120820913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Krishna Chaitanya Bandi, Aditya Kiran Nori, Venkatesh Choppella, S. Kode
{"title":"A Virtual Laboratory for Teaching Linux on the Web","authors":"Krishna Chaitanya Bandi, Aditya Kiran Nori, Venkatesh Choppella, S. Kode","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.41","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.41","url":null,"abstract":"The shortage of experimental platforms needed for learning IT systems in a hands-on way is one reason for the lack of quality education in the area of IT. For most students who have access to a PC, their ability to experiment on that machine is limited by the risk of possible irrecoverable damage their experimentation may cause to the equipment. We report the development of a 'Virtual Laboratory for Systems and Software' that teaches the basics of Linux. The goal of this laboratory is to give the students a platform through which they can learn the essentials of linux. The student interacts with a virtual instance of a linux machine through the browser on his machine to learn basic tasks of linux system administration. The student's machine could be running any operating system (not necessarily linux). This obviates the need to have a linux machine on the part of the student. The lab consists of a suite of experiments designed as web applications which are based on IT Workshop courses at undergraduate level in universities.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124643644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Peer-Related Factors on Student-Related Outcomes in Technology-Mediated Learning: Evidence from Secondary Schools in India","authors":"Mayuri Duggirala, P. S. Lokachari","doi":"10.1109/T4E.2011.29","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/T4E.2011.29","url":null,"abstract":"This research develops and tests a model to examine the impact of peer-based learning on student outcomes in the context of technology-mediated learning (TML). Using a purposive sampling methodology, a survey was administered to 600 students of secondary schools in India. A sample of 443 complete responses was obtained. Results supported the key hypothesis demonstrating the impact of peer-related factors on student outcomes. Insights for the use of TML in schools are discussed, based on this study.","PeriodicalId":162825,"journal":{"name":"2011 IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133410286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}