List of the AUTHORS and PAPERS

Id.	Name, Title, Affiliation, Country	Section, Title of paper, Abstract of paper
37.	ALDEA COSTEL, Lect. drd., BOBANCU ANA, student, "Transilvania" University of Brasov, Department of IT, Romania costel.aldea@gmail.com	Section: SOFT Title of paper: IT Security Tutorial with Animated Examples Abstract: eLearning is one of the greatest solutions for today's hectic lifestyles. When people need to broaden their horizons, especially with the ongoing demand for continuous professional development, but don't have the time to spend in a classroom, eLearning offers them the possibility to study at their own pace. Especially since every man, in particular student, has his or her own style of learning the possibility to have access to a flexible learning method becomes of utmost importance. At a time of increasing pressure on resources, and the increasing diversity in the student population and their modes of attendance, including learning that is part-time, at a distance, open or flexible, and work based eLearning can improve the flexibility and quality of learning. Some of the perks of eLearning are: providing access to a range of resources and materials which may not otherwise be available or accessible, for example graphics, sound, animation, multimedia; giving control to students over when and where they study and providing a student centered learning environment which can be tailored to meet the learning needs of individual students. The project at hand is about providing a well structured tutorial on IT security to benefit students as well as other individuals who need to acquire, in a short period of time, knowledge on IT security. Animations give a better grasp on the subject and help to take a student step by step through the motions of using different IT security tools.(www.unitbv.ro)
38.	LAZARINIS FOTIS, Mr., Technological Educational Institute of Mesolonghi New Buildings, Mesolonghi 30200, Greece lazarinf@teimes.gr	Section: SOFT Title of paper: Designing an enhanced e-assessment tool for end user ICT certifications Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) certifications are widespread in many countries. Many employees or unemployed persons pursue an ICT certification so as to increase their productivity or to increase their possibilities to find a job. Initiatives like ECDL and MOUS strengthened this practice. The majority of the existing ICT certifications, related to basic e-skills of end users, are assessed by automated tools. By e-skills we mean the ability of an individual to efficiently handle an operating system, a word processor, a spreadsheet application, a web browser and e-mail software. Although the syllabuses of the ordinary certifications differ the e-assessment tools utilized have common features and limitations. This paper reviews the computerized tools used in ECDL, MOUS and IC3 certifications and compares their potentials with the non automated assessment method of the New CLAIT certification. The features of the e-assessment tools are also compared to the standard features encountered in most automatic testing tools for self-assessment. Additionally the observations of end users, with respect to the features of the assessment software tools, were assembled with the aid of a questionnaire completed by 45 examinees. Then, based on the results of the comparisons and on the restrictions identified by the candidates, an enhanced e-assessment tool for basic e-skills is designed in UML. Its modules are analyzed and the results of a usability evaluation of a prototype of the proposed tool are discussed at the end of the paper. (www.teimes.gr)
39.	BOTICKI IVICA, PhD Student, MORNAR VEDRAN, Prof. PhD, HOIC-BOZIC NATASA, Prof. PhD, Department of applied computing, Faculty of electrical engineering and computing, Zagreb, Croatia ivica.boticki@fer.hr	Section: TECH Title of paper: Introducing location-awareness into a learning environment supported by mobile devices Abstract: This paper describes a location – aware enhancement of a learning environment supported by mobile devices. Such an extension is proposed in order to facilitate the learning process and to provide a solid framework for introducing a more situative approach to learning and teaching into the everyday classroom experience. The system described entices and facilitates the student - teacher interaction in a classroom by providing possibilities of instant surveys and assessments and immediate feedback on the results. In that context, the teacher is able to identify and correct possible drawbacks to the teaching process. Introducing location awareness into the system creates a framework not only for determining students' position in a learning environment but to introduce adaptivness and context – awareness into the learning process as well. What is more, location – awareness is a solid base for numerous services in a modern – mobile device supported learning environment. Looking into the summary data on students' locations gives a better insight into their habits and needs, both individual and within a group. It is our belief that location – awareness and context – awareness are tightly related and therefore a significant step towards creating a learning environment even more oriented to students and their needs. The paper describes implementation of a location – aware extension and reporting module attached to it. It presents benefits and drawbacks of such an approach, technology requirements and limitations and deals with privacy issues. In the end, future plans are presented.(www.fer.hr)
40.	UNALAN HALIT TURGAY, Ass. Prof., Anadolu University, Fine Arts Department, College of Education, TURKEY htunalan@anadolu.edu.tr	Section: M&M Title of paper: THE OPINION OF ART EDUCATION STUDENTS RELATED TO ONLINE COLLABORATIVE ART EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IN PRIMARY EDUCATION Abstract: The use of the contemporary techology in education has been assumed as a panacea in order to eleminate the limitations and problems of traditional education. According to the pozitions taken by the teachers and students, the internet-based technolgy has offered an independent environment away from time and place pressure. The individuals have reached new opportunities experiencing flexible, rich and interactive structure faraway from sterotyped. The aim of this research is to obtain the students’ views appearing on the use of computer based teaching practices in art education. The data were gathered by a questionnaire. And the sample of the research composed of 30 students who were student higher school and have taken part in the web based teaching practices in the course of Design With The Computer, at the Anadolu University. In the research content, the views of the students were taken on the following topics: • The motivation level of the practice, • Whether the practice was satisfying, • The web techonolgies used in the practice (web pages, e-mail, etc.), • The benefits of the practice. (www.anadolu.edu.tr) Keywords:Collaborative E-Learning, E-Pedagogy
41.	IONITA ANGELA, Dr. Math., Romanian Academy, Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Romania aionita@racai.ro	Section: M&M Title of paper: Trends in Professional Learning in the framework of Knowledge Society Abstract: This paper discusses general trends and problems of education development in the context of emerging new technologies. The education area is becoming the place of meeting of many technologies. In the same time the education activity is becoming an important part of the activity of companies, on the one hand, and on the other hand, education becomes a driven force in business and new technologies. European e-Learning policy developments starting from the Lisbon European Council in March 2000 which set the Union a major strategic goal of becoming, by 2010, are presented, on the short, in the first section of this paper. The second section is dedicated to relevant issues in the future development, underlying few rules for integrating new technology: "learn from the past", search new technologies, continuously improvement. The coordinates of the technology trends in eLearning are presented in the next section, covering the technology infrastructure, workplace performance improvement, knowledge, learning architecture and learning objects. One way to keep up with the trends in eLearning is to take a closer look at the current development of international standards. In order to understand the place and the importance of standards for eLearning, it will be necessary to take a look at the role standards play in the growth of innovations. According to Leslie Martinich ("Future Trends in eLearning: Lessons from History"): "people who create and use eLearning systems can make better decisions about their eLearning strategy if they understand the dynamics of innovations". If we take a look behind the focus of emerging eLearning industry standards, there are a few obvious trends that corporate management should be aware of when designing or implementing eLearning programs: content portability, just-in-time and just-enough learning, beyond LMS, application interoperability. These new trends in eLearning are also paving the way for the convergence of eLearning and Knowledge Management. The forth section deals with standardization trends in eLearning. According to Vana Kamtsiou ("Roadmapping Activities, PROLEARN’s vision on the future professional learning"), member of the PROLEARN road map group, "the prevalent visions for the next ten years seem to be centered on leveraging technology to promote (a) high performance for business through innovation, creativity, and flexibility, and (b) increased security for individuals in the form of employability and assuredness of equal opportunity". The last section is dedicated to the conclusions presenting some scenarios of development. (www.racai.ro) Keywords:E-Learning, Knowledge Management
42.	OPREA MIHAELA, Professor, Department of Informatics, University Petroleum-Gas of Ploiesti, Romania m_oprea@yahoo.com	Section: TECH Title of paper: Multi-Agent System for University Course Timetable Scheduling Abstract: The paper addresses the problem of university course timetable scheduling modelled as a multi-agent system. Multi-agents systems are concerned with coordinating behavior among a collection of autonomous intelligent agents (e.g. software agents) that work in a common environment. Sometimes, software agents are designed to reconcile their own interests with the constraints implied by other agents. One type of software agents is given by expert assistants who enable us to automate certain manual tasks and who work more efficiently. Expert assistant is a term given to an intelligent software agent that performs certain tasks on our behalf. For example, our daily organiser is an assistant. The complexity of multi-agent systems is generally higher than that corresponding to conventional software systems, and their success rely on properly designed and well tested subsystems. The scheduling problem can be defined as a problem of finding the optimal sequence for executing a finite set of operations (tasks or jobs) under a certain set of constraints that must be satisfied. A scheduler usually attempts to maximize the utilization of individuals and/or resources and minimize the time required to complete the entire process being scheduled. There exist a number of different types of scheduling problems, such as job shop problems, timetabling, sport leagues games scheduling, service timetable problem for transportation networks, etc. Many scheduling problems share some features with the timetabling problem. In our model, the university course timetable scheduling problem is divided in two subproblems: 1) faculty course timetable scheduling (which involves only allocation of course day and time), and 2) university course rooms allocation (which involves allocation of rooms for courses). When all courses have allocated time intervals (day and time) and rooms, the university course timetable scheduling is ended with success. Whenever a problem occur, it is started a communication process which will involve mainly a negotiation activity. In the paper it is described the architecture of the multi-agent system, focusing on the mapping of a course timetable scheduling in terms of intelligent agents, and, it is presented a preliminary evaluation of the multi-agent system. (www.upg-ploiesti.ro) Keywords:intelligent software agent, multi-agent system
43.	ARSHADI FAROKH, Ph.D., Tehran, Iran doctor_arshadi@yahoo.com	Section: M&M Title of paper: Designing self-instructional package-Modules for use at field sites Abstract: Table of contents Issues in the use of learning modules at field sites Section I: Explanation and rationale for student learning packages Definition of learning package; Learning contracts; Sample learning contact from; Characteristics of learning packages; Varieties of structure in package design; Package size and layout Section II: steps in the design of a learning package Step 1: select single terminal learning performance objective Step 2: conduct content and behavior analysis Step 3: identify all constraints Step 4: construct student assessment measures Step 5: select teaching-learning strategy Step 6: select presentation media Step 7: assemble the learning package Step 8: field test the package Step 9: product the final package Step 10: monitor package use
44.	BOLUKY M., Ph.D., Neishabur, Iran doctor_arshadi@yahoo.com	Section: M&M Title of paper: Virtual Learning Abstract: Introduction and purpose The fourth wave of change in man 's life is under way and for entering this course it is necessary for man to get ready. Figurative world is the result of this change and the creation of virtual organizations is the initial entering this world . the most suitable kind of virtual organizations are educational figurative organizations that play a role to open a path for growth and development for entering this figurative world based on the necessity creation this kind of organizations, this search intend to plan educational figurative institute which is about to teach the adult according to bloom's learning theory, since the adult are better ready to have a virtual life. Method/procedure: In this search, while doing researches on theory and characteristics of institutes it has been tried to use it in planning of virtual institute because the philosophy of existence and a lot of factors of real organizations are used in figurative world. Then, by studying on virtual systems and characteristic of figurative world it has been tried to make a planning of a virtual educational institute which is going to teach the adult based on bloom's theory around the cognitive system according to the explanation of adult world being made ...
45.	MARHAN ANA-MARIA, Ph.D., Institute of Philosophy and Psychology of the Romanian Academy, Romania amarhan@acm.org	Section: M&M Title of paper: Connectivism: concepts and principles for emerging networked learning Abstract: Instant messaging, blogs, wikis, RSS, VoIP, and other social networking applications are already a steady presence for learners in virtual environments. These are tools supporting connectivity, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and sociability. As social technologies continue to expand in influence, they are reshaping not only the learners’ needs, but also the theories and principles of learning processes design: learning models that have served previous generations are replaced for greater relevance to present’s needs. Connectivism views learning as a network creation process, and look at how we might provide "learning ecologies" to meet the learners’ needs. Havind already produced a significant impact on reshaping existing educational environments, the main connectivist concepts and principles will be further discuss in this paper, allowing us to examine the extent they can instruct designers to create and foster effective learning ecologies. Keywords:virtual environments, knowledge sharing
46.	FETAJI BEKIM, Lecturer, South East European University, Computer Sciences Faculty, Macedonia b.fetaji@see-university.edu.mk	Section: M&M Title of paper: CASE Study: Experiences & Lessons learnt in identifying e-learning processes Abstract: This paper reports issues identified and addressed with solutions proposed and applied in authoring e-learning content and definition of e-learning processes. Insights have been gained based on qualitative research and content analyses of the learning materials and their usefulness and effectiveness using Angel Learning Management System in theSouth East European University. Questionnaires and surveys as well as usability testing have been used extensively with the primary goal to identify e-learning processes and issues related. Issues and proposed solution as findings were studied doing comparative analyses of different courses in the University framework but applied for courses in Computer Science department. Our main focus was in identifying e-learning processes and the exact obstacles and issues in authoring e-learning content. The main purpose was to effectively identify the vehicles into increased knowledge dissemination and higher level of learning and improve the overall e-learning processes. The contributions of this research are the guidelines and increased awareness of the e-learning processes that could be used in developing e-learning software solutions. We have come to the conclusion that learning is not is mainly depending on the e-learning technology as much as on the quality of the e-learning content and e-learning processes. (www.see-university.edu.mk) Keywords: e-learning content, Learning Management System
47.	FETAJI BEKIM, FETAJI MAJLINDA, Lecturer, South East European University, Computer Sciences Faculty, Macedonia b.fetaji@see-university.edu.mk	Section: Exhibition Title of paper: Developing JAVA Educational Software for undergraduate study and its qualitative research Abstract: This paper reports the process of developing JAVA Educational Software as well as issues identified and addressed in teaching and learning using this software. Teaching this subject to undergraduate students proved to be not an easy task. In order to raise the quality of these classes the researcher has set a goal to create educational software that will serve as learning environment were the learner will have everything he needs in order to programme including help, writing java code and compiling options. The aim was to create educational software tool – editor that will as primary goal to create JAVA applications and applets and at the same time to provide mechanism for the user to compile his source code without leaving the editor. Also the goal is set to provide a complete learning environment for the course Object Oriented Programming in JAVA language. In order to achieve this, the researcher has set several objectives, which are going to be discussed throughout the paper. The main contribution of the software developed is its small size, no installation needs, no prerequisites of any kind to the user and no pre-knowledge of the JAVA language. The developed software followed the usability guidelines and was tested for its usability. Also the software was used to do qualitative research on e-learning processes and identifying were does actually learning happens when used this software with an aim to increase knowledge dissemination and improve the overall e-learning processes.(www.see-university.edu.mk) Keywords: JAVA language, Object Oriented Programming
48.	MADSEN HENRIK,PhD. Prof., ALBEANU GRIGORE,PhD. Prof., BERNARD BURTSCHY,PhD. Prof., FLORIN POPENTIU-VLADICESCU,PhD. Prof., Danish Technical University, IMM, Denmark University of Oradea, UNESCO IT Chair, Romania Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications, INFRES, Paris, France City University, Department of Electrical, Electronic & Information Engineering, UNESCO Programme, London galbeanu@fmi.unibuc.ro	Section: M&M Title of paper: Addressing Time Series Modelling, Analysis and Forecasting in e-Learning Environments Abstract: It is well known that a distributed e-learning environment can only be an effective tool if both the trainers' and the students' requirements are fulfilled. This paper presents various aspects concerning the design of graphical user interface, the most suited interaction techniques, the e-content structuring and the effective learning assessment in the field of time series modelling, analysis and forecasting. Details on web programming techniques, functionalities, software simulation design, software testing and validation are all considered to obtain a high quality e-Learning system called e-TJIMES.
49.	KOZNIZKY YEHUDIT, PhD. Prof., Head of the Department for Teachers Education, Ohalo academi, Israel ykoz1@012.net.il	Section: M&M Title of paper: The advantages and disadvantages of creating a Virtual Reality of Learning for a College located in the Periphery of the country Abstract: Will be submited.
50.	POPOVICI DORIN MIRCEA, PhD., POPOVICI NORINA, PhD. student, OVIDIUS University of Constanta, Romania European Virtual Reality Center (ENIB-Franta) dmpopovici@univ-ovidius.ro	Section: SOFT Title of paper: Teaching Through Projects Abstract: Our paper present the experience we have achieved during the last 15 years in VR, Computer Graphics and Management classes with 4th-5th year, and master students from OVIDIUS University of Constanta. Pedagogical as well as technical aspects are discussed, but project management issues are also involved. The main goal, the student motivation for learning and research is presented in an increasing manner, during the full duration of the student studies.
51.	LOGOFATU BOGDAN, PhD. Prof., BOBOC-CORCOTOI ALINA, As. Prof., LOGOFATU MICHAELA, PhD. Prof., University of Bucharest, ODL Department CREDIS. Romania alinabc@credis.ro	Section: SOFT Title of paper: Assuring flexibility to educational platforms. Case study: UniBuc Virtual Campus Abstract: In today Information society we confront rapidly changes in most of the fields, and especially in the IT field. In order to keep our competivity and to respond permanently the needs of our students is a must assuring flexibility to the E-learning solution that we use. The Department for Open and Distance Learning of University of Bucharest has developed an educational platform, UniBuc Virtual Campus. In this paper, it will be presented the manner this portal was designed for further changes. First time the platform was introduced to the use of ODL Department’s students (June 2002) there was available only 6 services. Meanwhile they were designed and developed another features thanks to continuos feedback from our students, tutors and course managers. Today, UniBuc Virtual Campus represents a strong virtual learning environment which integrates 16 tools for communication, management, eLearning and feedback. Some of this tools have multiple improvements comparing the first version. These were possible thanks to the IT specialists that designed the portal from the beggining so that it easily support further extensions and modifications.
52.	LOGOFATU MICHAELA, PhD. Prof., DUMITRACHE ANISOARA, Researcher, MUNTEANU ALINA, As. Prof., University of Bucharest, ODL Department CREDIS. Romania alinabc@credis.ro	Section: M&M Title of paper: Flexible environment for adult Lifelong Learning Abstract: The last market research demonstrates the lack of IT and foreign languages specialists. In order to diminish this phenomenon, student’s training must be permanently and structured on sundries difficulty stages. At the University of Bucharest ODL Department are unrolling several courses as: - IT Skills for the ECDL, IT Essentials, CISCO and Microsoft certification; - Foreign languages: English and German languages, structured on four difficulty levels. These courses are for those who wish to enrich their knowledge. Eligibility criteria do not require former studies. Flexibility is assured by the eLearning system in which tutorial meetings are succeeded by the self study periods under the permanently assistance of the instructors. The UniBuc Virtual Campus interpose instructor-student communication and ensure a quality study material which can be accessed anytime, anyplace, anywhere if there is a computer with Internet connection.
53.	LOGOFATU MICHAELA, PhD. Prof., GHEORGHE MIHAELA, As. Prof., MATEIAS ANCA, Researcher, University of Bucharest, ODL Department CREDIS. Romania alinabc@credis.ro	Section: M&M Title of paper: e-Portfolio in student’s evaluation Abstract: In students evaluation the e-Portfolio can provide interesting feedback about student’s ability to collect, organize, interpret and reflect on documents and sources of information. The existence of e-Portfolio can help the continuing professional development of the student, encouraging them to take responsibility for their work and demonstrate the results of their own learning. Also gives the learners the ability to manage her/his learning. The paper presents a pilot project taking place at the ODL Department of the University of Bucharest. This paper mean is to present the way in which e-Portfolio can be used in student’s evaluation. The students registered in the open learning system of the University of Bucharest form the target group. Pedagogical aspects and technical elements will be briefly analyzed in this study. Now, student’s evaluation process consists from 40 percent semester homework and 60 percent written exam mark. Homework can be sent using UniBuc Virtual Campus or via e-mail but the final exam require the physical presence of the student. The ID system experience accumulated in seven years of existence will be helpful in development and anticipation of the e-Portfolio system used in students’ evaluation.
54.	SYED JAMAL ABDUL NASIR BIN SYED MOHAMAD, Dr., ABDUL RAHMAN BIN JANTAN, HASHIM BIN AHMAD, JAMILAH BINTI OTHMAN, Institute of Education Development, MARA University of Technology, Malaysia ssyed_itm@yahoo.com	Section: M&M Title of paper: A quantitative Study on Sense of Belonging Among Distance Learners in Malaysia Abstract: This paper discusses the sense of belonging of distance learners at Institute of Education Development, Malaysia. One hundred and eighty four students returned the complete self constructed questionnaire.The result showed that the distance learners indicated low level of sense of belonging. "Membership" was found the most dominant aspect of sense of belonging as compared to other aspects. The middle-aged students showed the highest sense of belonging compared to other age group. The sense of belonging also was found different between genders. However, it did not show any significant correlation with the students' academic achievement. The Students' program of studies also did not show any differences in the sense of belonging among students.
55.	DORNESCU IOAN VALERIU , Master Abs., CEU-Central European University, Budapest, Hungary "A.I.Cuza" University of Iasi, Romania ioan.dornescu@yahoo.com	Section: M&M Title of paper: The Relation Between Blogging And Mass-Media Abstract: This paper focuses on the relation between blogging, an increasingly online growing phenomena, and mainstream mass media. As a qualitative approach, this research was based on the existing body of literature addressing the blogs and mass media, as primary source and Internet research. The major findings of this paper indicate that blogging, as a form of alternative media, can conceptually challenge mainstream media on four dimensions: ownership, funding, sources and content. From a practical standpoint, blogs can be either drafters or headliners for mainstream media, either follow a separate path and gather independent audiences. At the same time, mainstream media can respond to blogging by being cooperatively inclusive, or exclusive. http://www.ceu.hu

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