2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)最新文献

Interactive WebGL-based 3D visualizations for situated mathematics teaching 基于webgl的交互式三维可视化数学教学

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671038

M. Hennig, Daniel Gaspers, B. Mertsching

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引用次数: 7

The role of information technology in the development of rural tourism and its presentation 信息技术在乡村旅游发展中的作用及其表现

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671044

E. Simkova

引用次数: 3

Linking theory with practice 理论联系实际

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671013

P. Poulova, B. Klimova

引用次数: 14

Cloud-Savvy contextual spaces as agile personal learning environments or informal knowledge management solutions 精通云的上下文空间作为敏捷的个人学习环境或非正式的知识管理解决方案

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671011

D. Gillet, E. Bogdanov

引用次数: 13

The comparison of the computer science learning habits of the students on the Obuda University in the last five years 小布达大学近五年来学生计算机科学学习习惯的比较

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671005

G. Kiss

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引用次数: 0

Moving away from simulations: Innovative assessment of Mechatronic subjects using remote laboratories 远离模拟:利用远程实验室对机电学科进行创新评估

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671051

S. Kodagoda, A. Alempijevic, Shoudong Huang, M. D. L. Villefromoy, M. Diponio, Luke Cogar

{"title":"Moving away from simulations: Innovative assessment of Mechatronic subjects using remote laboratories","authors":"S. Kodagoda, A. Alempijevic, Shoudong Huang, M. D. L. Villefromoy, M. Diponio, Luke Cogar","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671051","url":null,"abstract":"In response to the rapid growth of online teaching and learning, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has been developing a number of remotely accessible laboratories. In this paper, we present our newly developed remote lab robotic rig that uniquely addresses challenges in Mechatronic courses. The rig contains a mobile robotic platform equipped with various sensory modules placed in a maze with a pantograph power system enabling continuous use of the platform. The software architecture employed allows users to develop their simulations using the Player/Stage simulator and subsequently upload the code in the robotic rig for real-time testing. This paper presents the motivation, design concepts and analysis of students' feedback responses to their use of the remote lab robotics rig. Survey results of a pilot study shows the participants highly agreeing that the remote lab contributes to, “deeper understanding of the subject matter”, “flexible learning process” and “inspire research in robotics”.","PeriodicalId":261564,"journal":{"name":"2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127563429","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}

引用次数: 4

An exploratory study of employing blogs as a platform for English learning beyond the classroom 利用博客作为课堂外英语学习平台的探索性研究

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6670998

Chen Yan, Jiang Yuhong

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引用次数: 0

Adaptive interactive online course on Computer Architecture and Organization 计算机体系结构与组织自适应互动在线课程

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671046

M. Gusev, S. Ristov, G. Armenski

引用次数: 4

Architecture of a MOOC based on CourseBuilder 基于CourseBuilder的MOOC体系结构

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671045

P. Peco, S. Luján-Mora

引用次数: 19

Employment preference for university of fresh engineering graduates 应届工科毕业生的就业偏好

2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) Pub Date : 2013-11-21 DOI: 10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671043

M. Y. Yuzainee, R. A. Rahmat, A. Zaharim

{"title":"Employment preference for university of fresh engineering graduates","authors":"M. Y. Yuzainee, R. A. Rahmat, A. Zaharim","doi":"10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2013.6671043","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this paper is to examine whether university background significantly influences employers' views in selecting a new engineer in Malaysia industries. This paper briefly presents the employers' preference for university of engineering graduates. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 301 employers of Malaysian industries and the respondents were restricted to personnel at the higher rank position in engineering industries at Kelang Valley, Malaysia. However, the sample size was small and derived from engineering industries around the Kelang Valley and nearby only. The result indicates that the university background and record were found to significantly affect employers' views on preferences for graduates in job selection. Although accredited universities may not be a primary factor that drew the employers to prioritise their selection, they did not in any way disregard the importance of `well-known university' and Tier category in SETARA obtains by the university. The university should therefore not underestimate the significance of their popularity and the Tier category exercised by Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia. The study shows the university needs to look into their images as well as their graduates' achievement after graduating and minimised any false impression about the image of their graduates. More research should be carried out on employers from other Malaysian industries before any generalisation can be made with any degree of confidence. Future study can also investigate the reasons behind the perception uncovered among the employers for a better understanding of their views.","PeriodicalId":261564,"journal":{"name":"2013 12th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET)","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126218504","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}

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