Editors

Siew-Mee Barton

John HedbergKatsuaki Suzuki

Volume 2

Association for the Advancement ofComputing in Education

A CONFERENCE OF AACE

www.aace.org

Determining Of Professional Values Primary School Teachers Should Acquire..... 571

Mustafa Saglam, Nihal Tunca, Anadolu University, Turkey

"English fever" in China, Educational Reform, and the Transformation of Media for Teaching

English 572

Ann Autnan, University ofHawaii, USA; Jianping Lu, Zhejiang University, China

An International Comparative Analysis of the Relationships between Teaching Activities, Student

Attitudes and their Achievements in Science 578

Mbtoko Fujitani, Graduate School ofDecision Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology, Japan; Satoru Fujitani,Faculty ofHuman Science, Mejiro University, Japan; Tadashi Misono, Faculty ofEducation, Shimane University, Japan;Hiromitsu Muta, Graduate School ofDecision Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology, Japan

The Factors Influencing E-learning Adoption by Academic Staff: A Case Study in Taiwan 585

Kuo-Titng Huan, Elspeth McKay, SBITL RMT University, Australia

The Key to Create A Conducive Learning Climate to Foster Effective English Language Teachingunder CALL 595

Hannah Md.Omar, MohdKhairuddin Abdullah, UMS, Malaysia

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Virtual Site Visits: The Future of Institutional Accreditation? 605

Anna McEwan, Eamonn Walsh, Jr., University ofMontevallo, USA

Quality Assurance of an Online Graduate Program in Japan: A case of Kumamoto University'sGraduate School of Instructional Systems 613

Katsuaki Suzuki, Kumamoto University, JAPAN, JapanWhat Do Languages Teachers Think of Technology and Their Own IT Literacy? 620

Matthew Absalom, University ofMelbourne, Australia

Factors Influencing Student Teachers' Use of ICT in Mathematics Teaching 627

Gulay Bozkurt, Sue Johnston-Wilder, The University ofWarwick, UK

Developing Personal Knowledge Management Competency for Knowledge Acquisition 635

Eric Cheng, The Hong Kong Institute ofEducation, Hong KongIntegrating Blogging as a Learning Activity in Higher Education 646

Homa Edalati Fard, Merza Abbas, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; Zaidatun Tasir, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,MalaysiaPre-service IT Teachers' Opinions about Storyboarding in Multimedia Development 654

Serkan Izmirli, AdileAskim Kurt, Anadolu University, TurkeyTHE IMPACT of DIGITAL STORYTELLING THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL USES 659

Ferit Karakoyun, Anadolu University, Turkey; Suzan Duygu Erisli, Anadolu Aniversity, Turkey

Technology Training and Leadership for Faculty in Higher Education 665

JaredKeengwe, Gary Schnellert, University ofNorth Dakota, USA

Using Technology Tools to Enhance Collaborative Learning ,

667

JaredKeengwe, Gary Schnellert, University ofNorth Dakota, USA

Conducting a Model of Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge for In-Service

Teachers 669

Shih-Hsiung Liu, National Changhua University ofEducation, Taiwan

Validating an ICT Literacy Assessment Tool for Trainee Teachers: Preliminary Findings 675

Jessnor Elmy Mat-jizat, Elspeth McKay, RMTT University, Australia

Increasing Interactivity Across The Islands: A Case Study Analysis of Interactive Whiteboards in

the Classroom 681

Kimble McCann, University ofHawaii, Manoa andDistance Course Design & Consulting (DCDC), USA

The Evolution and Efficacy of a Technology Orientation for Distance Students 685

Paul McKimmy, Ariana Eichelberger, University ofHawafi-Manoa, USA

The Analysis of Primary Mathematic Teachers' Information and Communication Technology

Usage Self-Efficiency in Terms of The Various Variables 694

Ozge Misirli, Anadolu University, Turkey; Isil Kabakci, Anadolu Univesity, TurkeyDoes Developing Online Tasks draw Teachers nearer to Interrelated Knowledge (TPACK)? 696

Anat Oster-Levinz, Aviva Klieger, Beit-Berl College, Israel

Practice, Pedagogy and Learning Spaces in IT: A Case Study 702

Gab Pretto, RMT University, Australia

Statistical Analysis Model Predicting Computer Use in Mathematics 712

Hudson Rebecca, Anne Porter, Mark Nelson, University of Wollongong, Australia

Problems Experienced by Teacher Candidates While Developing an Instructional Material and

Suggestions for Solutions 721

Ozden Sahin Izmirli, Anadolu University, Turkey; Mehmet Ersoy, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey

Faculty Development for the 21st century: How do your faculty members engage digital learners?727

Joshua Squires, Mike Orey, MoWerks Learning, USA; Fawzi BenMessaoud, CCI, USA

Digital Storytelling Workshop for Japanese In-service Teachers 729

Hitoshi Susono, Tomokalkawa, Mie University, Japan; Ai Kagami, Tokan Junior High School, JapanAn empirical study of the relationships among teacher background variables and computerrelated measures 733

Shu Ching Yang, Ching-Hwei Hsieh, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan; An Sing Chen, National Chung Cheng University,Taiwan

Exploring Archimedes' Practical Approach to Calculating pi in a Technology Based Teacher

Education Program 763

Mohammad Yazdani, University ofWest Georgia, USA

Valued-Adding Assessment of Instructional Grouping Intervention Programs on the ReadingAchievement of Low-Performing Elementary School Students 770

OlajideAgunloye, Augusta State University, USA; Cherokee Taylor, Richmond County Schools, USA

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Integrating developmental evaluation within organizational culture 778

Cheryl Poth, Jacqueline Pei, Dorothy Pinto, University ofAlberta, Canada

Critique of Technology Adoption Model and Extended Technology Adoption Models 779

Vasanthy Vehipillai, Tshwane University of Technology, South AfricaNatural Language Processing and Scoring Student Writing by Computers - An Important Feature

of On-Line Learning 794

Kay Wijekumar, The Pennsylvania State University, USA

Enhancing Animation Studies in Creative Technology Education Through an EntrpreneurshipApproach : The Umk Experience 798

Ah Aziz Shuaib, Ahmad Tarmizi, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

Evaluating the Motivational Aspects of a Web-based Learning Environment for the Teaching of

Middle School Geometry 803

Emmanouil Choustoulakis, Emmanovil Nikoloudakis, National & Kapodistrian University ofAthens, Greece

Quality of Student/Instructor Interactions in Online Courses Compared to Student End of Course

Evaluations 809

Denise Hexom, National University, USA; Judith Menaher, The Nascent Group, Inc., USA

Improving Information Moral Education: Integrating "Three Types of Knowledge" into "Informatic

and Systematic Thinking" 814

Shota Hirabayashi, Toshiki Matsuda, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology, Japan; Kazae Tamada, Edogawa University, JapanRevision of Teacher Training Course for Cultivating Problem-solving Abilities through Various

Views and Ways of Thinking 823

Toshiki Matsuda, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology, JapanBloodSafe e-Learning: a Case Study of the Development of an Evaluation Strategy for Institutional

Application 832

Nasrin Moradmand, Dean Bruton, The university ofAdelaide, Australia; David Peterson, BloodSafe e-Learning Australia,

Australia

An Assessment of the Capability of ICT Education in Bicol University Polangui Campus, Polangui,Albay, Philippines: A Determinant to its Sustainability 843

Bernardita Rinon, Nelly Belchez, Bicol University Union ofFaculty Associations Incorporated, Philippines

Overcoming barriers to e-Teaching: developing a process to support educators who don't know

what they don't know 850

Colin Simpson, Canberra Institute ofTechnology, Australia

An Exploration of Instructional Principles for Human-Dimensions of Human-Computer Interaction

within a Web-Mediated Higher Education Setting 854MandiAxmann, Elspeth McKay, RMJT University, Australia

Emerging Challenges in E-Learning 864Robin Boomer, KnowledgeAdvisors, USA

The Delphi Technique: A Methodological Tool to Determine ICT Competency Standards 865

Soon Fook Fong, School ofEducational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia; Pei Eng Ch 'ng, Department ofComputer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Penang, Malaysia, Malaysia; Fei Ping Por, AHH. Abu

Saada, School ofEducational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaRequirements for Effective Professional IT-Training: A Case Study 891Torsten Reiners, University ofHamburg, Germany; Vitali Fuchs, VF-Compatertraining & Consulting, GermanyEstablishing 3D Virtual World Presences for the International Baccalaurate Organization'sTeachers, Administrators and Students 901

DavidDeeds, Changchun American International School, China

Bridging Courses, Countries and Continents : Creating a Sustainable Virtual Learning CommunityUsing Social Media Tools 902Sunay Palsole, Didier Hernandez-Bizouarn, The University ofTexas at El Paso, USA; Effy George, Victoria University,Australia

Unveiling Online Learning Communities: What goes on inside 906Sofia Pardo, ideasLAB, Australia; Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, PowerfulLearning Practice, USA

Pedagogy Through IT Globalization:

The Effects of Changing Business Dynamics on Academia 915

Kim Shao, Peter Maker, Webster University, USA

When eLearning is the only option 922Mulemwa Moongwa, Gibon Mwatamewenyu, iLearn, ZambiaStudent E-learning Acceptance of Join Academic Graduate Programs in a Developing Country 938

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Chi Thi Mai Vu, Vinh Quang Nguyen, Hochiminh City University ofIndustry, Viet Nam; Chien-Chung Lin, Meiho University,Taiwan

Use of ICTs in Online Distance Education 949

Shigeyoshi Watanabe, University ofElectro-Communications, Japan; Anjeela Jokhan, Bibhya Sharma, The University oftheSouth Pacific, Fiji

Developing bridging bilingual/bicultural (the 3B Framework) courses to prepare international

students for the American online classroom in an adult learning environment 955

Valeri Chukhlomin, Anant Deshpande, SUNYEmpire State College, USA

Authentic e-Learning in a Multicultural Context: Virtual Benchmarking Cases from Five Countries961

Irja Leppisaari, Central Ostrobothnia University ofApplied Sciences, Finland; Jan Herrington, Murdoch University, Australia;Leena Vainio, HAMK University ofApplied Sciences, Finland; Yeonwook 1m, Hanyang Cyber University, Korea (South)Quality Education Through a Partnership-Oriented Education in Strategic Alliances: An Overview.971

Sabarudin Zakaria, Multimedia University, Malaysia; Norhanim Dewa, Taylors University, MalaysiaUsing a Video Annotation Tool for Authentic Learning: A Case Study 981

Meg Colasante, RMIT University, Australia

SAGS: Scheduling Algorithms Graphical Simulator of RTOSs, 989

Kamal Jamshidi, Isfahan University, Iran (Islamic Republic Of); Mohsen Koohi, Barge Computer Lab, Iran (Islamic RepublicOf)

Modeling the Night Sky: A Case Study of Singaporean Youth 998

Mi Song Kim, Wei Ching Lee, Beaumie Kim, Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeAn innovative approach to vocational learning environments 1004

Esko Lius, InnoOmnia, Finland

Exploring Self-Regulatory Strategies For Vocabulary Learning Among Chinese ESL Learners. 1005

Aminah Maping, Saedah Siraj, Faculty ofEducation, University ofMalaya, Malaysia; AsraAsra, University ofMalaya,

Malaysia; Zaharah Hussin, Faculty ofEducation, University ofMalaya, MalaysiaEducating Teachers for the Knowledge Society: Social Media, Authentic Learning and

Communities of Practice 1012

Hanna Teras, Marjatta Myllyld, Tampere University ofApplied Sciences / School of Vocational Teacher Education, Finland

Huge Possibilities and Tiny Obstacles of Higher Education and Business Collaboration 1021

Marko Teras, Emergent, Canopy & Understoiy Ltd., Finland; Hanna Teras, Tampere University ofApplied Sciences, Finland

Seeing is believing: changing student perspective to patient-centred using animated storytelling1026Alexandra Webb, University ofSouthampton, UKThe Social Networked Teacher 1028

ValereAwouters, Ruben Jans, Sebastiaan Jans, Andy Veltjen, Limburg Catholic University College, Belgium

Constructing Their Learning: A Case Study of the Implementation of Social Bookmarking to

Improve Student Learning and Collaboration with a Cohort of Engineering Students Learning in a

Second Language Environment 1031

Mark Cwcher, Dubai Men's College -Dept. ofLearning Innovation., UnitedArab Emirates

A Case Study of the Online Peer Assessment System in Computer Graphics 1037

Yu-Chin Hsiao, 1.National Yunlin University ofScience and Technology. 2.Southern Taiwan University, Taiwan; Jen Yen,

National Yunlin University ofScience and Technology, Taiwan

The Use of Computer Technology in a Problem Based Learning in a Second Language Teachingand Learning 1047

Yi Wet Huang, Shu Te University, Taiwan

E-hotseat: Using Chat Room Activities to Facilitate the Development of Primary School Students*

Questioning Skills and Understanding of Character Traits and Plot Development in Narratives. 1054

Marie Kavanagh, NatashaLevak, University ofSouthern Queensland, Australia

Effect of cooperative integrated reading and composition (CIRC) on reading achievement of

female students 1060

Mohammadreza Keramati, University ofTehran, Iran (Islamic Republic Of)Effectiveness of collaborative learning using the digital pen and the mind-map 1068

Noriyuki Matsunami, Masahiro Nagai, Hitoshi Kiya, Tokyo Metropolitan University, JapanEvaluation of Voicethread© technology to improve Japanese graduate students presentationskills in English in a blended learning environment 1078

Henrik Pallos, Kanazawa University, Japan; Linh Pallos, Doshisha University, JapanThe Project -based Learning and Collaborative Learning Model for Innovative knowledge Creation

for Undergraduate Students in Higher Education Institutions 1079

Noawanit Songkram, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

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Teacher Math Achievement through Professional Development Activities Based On Shared

Learning, Problem Based Learning, Collaborative Technologies, Learning Communities, and

Hands-on Activities 1085

James Sottile, Marshall University, USA; Dee Cockrille, RESA II, USA; Mindy Backus, Paula Lucas, Marshall University, USA;

Kelly Watts, RESA II, USA

An Integrated eLearning Model: Indications of a changing organisational culture at the Universityof the Western Cape (UWC) 1095

Juliet Stoltenkamp, E-Learning Unit;University ofthe Western Cape;Cape Town, South Africa

Metaphors and pairing activity for comprehending programming concepts in computing education 1118

Irfan Umar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; Hui Hui Tie, SEGi College Penang, Malaysia

Measuring Community of Inquiry in an International Blended Learning Context 1128

Jianxia Cao, Akinori Nishihara, Tokyo Institute ofTechnology, Japan, Japan

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