Lenin-G. Lemus-Zúñiga, J. Benlloch, José Miguel Montañana, Miguel A. Mateo Pla, Julio Pons
{"title":"Teaching computer networks using virtual machines","authors":"Lenin-G. Lemus-Zúñiga, J. Benlloch, José Miguel Montañana, Miguel A. Mateo Pla, Julio Pons","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218026","url":null,"abstract":"In this article, a teaching experience carried out with students enrolled in the course “Configuración Administración y gestión de Redes” (Network Configuration Administration and Management) is described. The experience consisted in using virtual machines to install, configure and test network services commonly used in small and medium sized enterprises (SME) and to implement and validate a firewall architecture well-adapted for SME. At the end of the course the students were more self-confident with their knowledge on computer networks and pleased because they had put in practice their knowledge about installing and verifying the proper functioning of commonly used computer network services. The subject was also useful for the students to develop the necessary skills to install, configure and evaluate systems based on virtual machines.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"228 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123139669","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":"Using job advertisements to inform curricula design for the key global technical challenges","authors":"A. Ward, Adeyosola Gbadebo, B. Baruah","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218042","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces an experiment performed as part of the key global challenges design work package of the European Union funded SALEIE Project. It formally `tests' the value of considering job advertisements in the design of curricula and what employers are seeking in terms of technical, professional and generic skills. It presents the general methodology using results of job advertisements from the renewable energies sector that can be used for comparison against sample Higher Education curricula in the same technical area. A number of jobs advertised on the internet in the area of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) are used as the dataset for this experiment. The full text of each job advertisement has been manually downloaded into NVivo software. Amongst other things, job title and essential or desirable technical/professional and generic skills are coded. These declared essential and desirable technical skills are shown in matrix form across the range of job titles and together both show the required graduate attributes as well as within industry sector career development or progression pathways. Viewed as a sector whole, the analysis also shows those skills that cross sub-areas and hence may be better suited to foundation modules within a programme with the skills more specific to a sub-discipline being the optional or `programme aligning' modules. The results will help Higher Education develop curricula more aligned to industrial needs and will help different industries see the way skills are expressed in existing curricula. Through these two benefits the qualified graduate supply/demand balance may be improved.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131086105","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}
Fatiha Elghibari, Rachid Elouahbi, F. E. Khoukhi, Sanae Chehbi, I. Kamsa
{"title":"Intelligent e-learning system model for maintenance of updates courses","authors":"Fatiha Elghibari, Rachid Elouahbi, F. E. Khoukhi, Sanae Chehbi, I. Kamsa","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218028","url":null,"abstract":"E-learning is becoming the most popular educational system used in the world, the learners can easily access to the information at anywhere in anytime. The teaching methods used in this context are effective because they can combine practice and feedback, to combine collaborative activities with individualized learning, customized learning paths based on the needs of learners and to offer educational games and simulations. However, the lack of courses updates can bring some educational problems to the learner and the process of updating becomes very difficult and tiring to the tutor. This study aims to improve the learning quality by providing a good content, courses materials updated and well-structured to the learners in the one hand, and minimize the time and labor spent in the process of updating, changing the learning and looking for the content to the tutor in the other hand. The proposed system provides an automatic maintenance of updates courses by using intelligent agents.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125315706","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":"How to develop and maintain an on-line community of co-learners: A social media classroom","authors":"Daniel Buzzo, Philip Phelps","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218035","url":null,"abstract":"The modular nature of courses and the fragmenting pressures of Higher Education schedules can make it difficult to create and/or maintain any semblance of a community of practice (i.e. one in which the discussion of learning and around learning is open and apparent). We ask if it is possible to engender an on-line community of practice and re-capture the all round discussion that is often lost in a “siloed” modular teaching approach. To investigate our research question we have developed a mechanism to help cohorts access interactions between staff and students. These communications can be fragmented and disconnected across various channels, both physical, verbal and digital.We believe our approach is effective in assisting in creating cohort identity and raising the discussion around a community of practice. Our system is easily adaptable to practitioners and educators in many subject areas, in a way that does not require any specialist technical understanding.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"98 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114468337","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 learning system of Quadratic Functions based on scaffolding support","authors":"T. Ishida, Y. Hirai, K. Kaneko","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7217964","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7217964","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we aimed to implement a learning system that supports learners to solve problems with respect to `Existence Domain of Solutions of Quadratic Functions (EDSQF)'. Our system also supports them to relearn previous units of quadratic functions. In addition, we designed a method for estimating learners' weak points with their use histories on our system. In our system, learners can learn by using learning materials with respect to EDSQF and related units. Our system has a function that checks learners' answers automatically and a function that provides explanations. Namely, learners can recognize immediately whether their answer is correct or not. Moreover, if they failed to solve problems, they can find explanations of those problems and challenge to solve related exercises. By providing these functions, learners can do self-learning with our system. Experimental results are proved that our system had a positive effect on learning EDSQF and related units to solve problems.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"351 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121703569","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}
M. Castellano, N. Corriero, M. Tangaro, T. Vino, Angelo Roscino, G. Zaccheo
{"title":"A virtual organization based grid e-learning environment in the SFINGE project","authors":"M. Castellano, N. Corriero, M. Tangaro, T. Vino, Angelo Roscino, G. Zaccheo","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218034","url":null,"abstract":"Electronic learning has become of utmost interest for the current learning scenario. At present, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which work in the e-learning field requires flexibility and efficiency to face an increasingly competitive and evolving marketplace. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) allow to explore new types of organization of the work, Virtual Organizations, in order to provide more flexibility and efficiency to the enterprises. In this work we present the architecture of an ICT system able to enhance the development process of e-learning contents, through the implementation of criteria based on the resource sharing, the automated control of the production process and the design of a collaborative environment as a unique access point.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131167523","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}
A. Vozniuk, M. Rodríguez-Triana, A. Holzer, Sten Govaerts, David Sandoz, D. Gillet
{"title":"Contextual learning analytics apps to create awareness in blended inquiry learning","authors":"A. Vozniuk, M. Rodríguez-Triana, A. Holzer, Sten Govaerts, David Sandoz, D. Gillet","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218029","url":null,"abstract":"Blended inquiry learning relying on online labs to enhance classroom activities is considered as a promising approach to increase the skills and the interest of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In such a framework where students combine face-to-face interaction with peers or teachers and online interaction with remote or virtual labs, adequate guidance should be provided. Such a task is facilitated if teachers are made aware of the progresses and the difficulties of their students. Learning analytics based on the analysis of the student online interaction traces and their visualization is an adequate mean. A set of contextual learning analytics apps which provide the teacher with learning-specific information is introduced in this paper. A requirement analysis gathered at a summer school with 32 teachers, the design and implementation of three contextual learning analytics apps, the main outcomes from a case study, as well as an outlook on future research avenues are detailed.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"26 7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133115870","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":"Wiki course builder: A system for retrieving and sequencing didactic materials from Wikipedia","authors":"C. Limongelli, Fabio Gasparetti, F. Sciarrone","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218041","url":null,"abstract":"The designing and delivering of a new online course is a crucial task for teachers that have to face two main problems: building, or retrieving, and sequencing learning materials. Retrieving learning materials requires a great effort and a waste of time, while sequencing them requires an accurate didactic project. On the other hand, thanks to the Internet, teachers and instructional designers today can search and retrieve learning materials from Learning Objects Repositories freely available on the Web, such as Mertlot or Ariadne. In this paper we investigate the possibility of using the Wikipedia free encyclopedia, that is the biggest repository of educational material which is visited daily by about sixty million people with its 49 millions of registered people. It is a matter of facts that teachers consult this encyclopedia to arrange, integrate or enrich their courses. So here we propose a system, now at its early stage of development, aiming at supporting teachers to build courses basing on Wikipedia only. The system retrieves learning materials form Wikipedia and sequences them on the basis of the links embedded in the Wikipedia HTML pages, following a course building process based on the Grasha teaching styles and on a social didactic approach. A first questionnaire has been submitted to a sample of teachers with encouraging results.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127053727","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}
S. Mujacic, Muhdin Mujacic, Samira Mujkic, Tea Hasanovic
{"title":"Transforming teaching and learning with innovative use of technology - case study","authors":"S. Mujacic, Muhdin Mujacic, Samira Mujkic, Tea Hasanovic","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218023","url":null,"abstract":"This paper addresses the benefits of using technology in developing teaching and learning resources, conducting classes and assessments in the Digital Systems course which is covered in the first year in the Engineering Informatics study program at the College of Computer Science and Business Communications eMPIRICA in Brcko District of BiH. The paper discusses good practices for using technology so as to enhance teaching and learning regardless of whether the teaching is conducted in a traditional or virtual classroom. Technology was used for online-enhancement of face-to-face classes and for blended classes that are predominantly online-based with the exception of occasional face-to-face tutorials. Class delivery included the usage of several latest technologies both for the needs of the classroom and production of e-learning study materials and conducting distance education. Learning materials were enriched with eye-catching multimedia and delivered via e-materials module, while dynamics of distance learning and teaching was defined within the e-classroom module, and both can be found on LMS/LCMS eCampus. At the end of the semester full-time and distance learning students evaluated technology efficiency and usefulness used to develop and conduct the course. Benefits of the proper use of technology in developing learning resources and carrying out classes have been presented, the detected problems have been discussed and recommendations for efficient technology usage in preparing and conducting engineering education have been given.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124335091","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":"Use of Linked Data to enhance Open Educational Resources","authors":"Rosa Navarrete, S. Luján-Mora","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2015.7218017","url":null,"abstract":"Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed documents and media that are useful for teaching, learning, research, and assessing. OER are usually conceptualized as Learning Objects (LO). While there is a big abundance of OER available today, finding, querying, and integrating/interlinking these resources, to say the least, is difficult. On the other hand, Linked Data is a mechanism to tackle the issues related to publishing and to exploring data on the Internet. Linked Data allows a person or machine to explore the Web of Data. In the last years, many efforts have been carried out using Linked Data in different domains. However, Linked Data has not been used extensively to publish and explore OER. In this paper, we review the current status of use of Linked Data to manage OER and we propose the use of Linked Data to enhance the use of OER. Linked Data offers a mechanism where OER can be most easily found to use, reuse, sharing and remix.","PeriodicalId":174013,"journal":{"name":"2015 International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116938679","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}