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2007
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Reusable, lifelike virtual humans for mentoring and role-playing
Lifelike, interactive digital characters, serving as mentors and role-playing actors, have been shown to significantly improve learner motivation and retention. However, the cost...
Edward M. Sims
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2007
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Educational resources and implementation of a Greek sign language synthesis architecture
In this paper, we present how creation and dynamic synthesis of linguistic resources of Greek Sign Language (GSL) may serve to support development and provide content to an educat...
Kostas Karpouzis, George Caridakis, Stavroula-Evit...
CE
2007
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Developing strategic and reasoning abilities with computer games at primary school level
The paper reports a small-scale, long-term pilot project designed to foster strategic and reasoning abilities in young primary school pupils by engaging them in a number of comput...
Rosa Maria Bottino, Lucia Ferlino, Michela Ott, Ma...
CE
2007
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Web3D technologies in learning, education and training
Web3D open standards allow the delivery of interactive 3D virtual learning environments through the Internet, reaching potentially large numbers of learners worldwide, at any time...
Luca Chittaro, Roberto Ranon
CE
2007
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Employing virtual humans for education and training in X3D/VRML worlds
Web-based education and training provides a new paradigm for imparting knowledge; students can access the learning material anytime by operating remotely from any location. Web3D ...
Lucio Ieronutti, Luca Chittaro
CE
2007
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Visualization of participation: Does it contribute to successful computer-supported collaborative learning?
This study investigated the effects of visualization of participation during computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). It is hypothesized that visualization of participat...
Jeroen Janssen, Gijsbert Erkens, Gellof Kanselaar,...
CE
2007
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When to jump in: The role of the instructor in online discussion forums
Margaret Mazzolini, Sarah Maddison
CE
2007
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Pedagogical approaches for technology-integrated science teaching
The two separate projects described have examined how teachers exploit computer-based technologies in supporting learning of science at secondary level. This paper examines how pe...
Sara Hennessy, Jocelyn Wishart, Denise Whitelock, ...
CE
2007
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Empirical examination of the adoption of WebCT using TAM
Web Course Tools (WebCT) have enhanced the ability and motivation of institutes of higher education to support e-learning. In this study, we extended the Technology Acceptance Mod...
E. W. T. Ngai, J. K. L. Poon, Y. H. C. Chan