A.P. Benavent

Bio: A.P. Benavent is an academic researcher from Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche. The author has contributed to research in topics: The Internet & Usability. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 4 publications receiving 31 citations.

Pedagogical Use of Tablet PC for Active and Collaborative Learning

Abstract: In this paper we present our experience using Tablet PC to support the pedagogical needs of the engineering classroom as well as typical engineering group collaborative environments. We applied this novel active and collaborative learning framework to undergraduate students from a Fundamental Database course in order to analyze the role of pedagogical use of Tablet PC. Then, this educational test was satisfactorily received by students and conclusions deal with getting student assessment about their experiences in this experimental course and promoting use of next-generation pedagogical collaborative learning applications using Tablet PC as a presentation.

e-dap: an e-learning tool for managing, distributing and capturing knowledge

Abstract: The impact of the new technologies has brought on many changes in the field of on line education. The spectacular development of the Internet provides motivation for studying the impact of new technologies on a natural area of education like e-learning. In this paper, we introduce e-dap which is an e-learning author tool implemented using only software under open source agreement with different usability aspects of adaptivity. Then, access to the tool is based on Web technology with a system of access keys which distinguishes between different user profiles. With this aim in mind, e-dap measures the level of each students' progress checking their test marks statistics and as a result, the difficulty level for the next questions changes on real-time. Conclusions and on going work deals with allowing access to e-dap from a characteristic m-learning framework using new wireless communications interface methods like PDA's or screen mobile phones.

Development of a XML-based Ubiquitous System for Testing Using Smartphones

Abstract: In this paper, authors introduce a novelty XML-based m-learning author tool running on Windows mobile-based smartphones which allows students to take different stored test This mobile-based application runs off-line and only connects through Internet whenever should be required Initial performance was evaluated requesting user feed-back through informal interview, as a result a summarize evaluation of usability, user performance and behaviour was discussed respectively

Tele-Ed: A Web Application for Distance Learning Using Real Time Multicast

Abstract: The use of real time multimedia in education has been greatly improved thanks to the advance of Internet communication, e.g., wired or even also wireless bandwidth links. This constant progress enhances the implementation of many real time applications like collaborative and tele-teaching applications. In this work, authors present design and implementation issues for Tele-ed, i.e., an authorpsilas tool for video content delivery which concerns an Internet based distant learning application. Video content delivery focuses on multicast transmission which has been used to develop successfully Tele-ed.

A comparative study on e‐learning technologies and products: from the East to the West

Abstract: Among the many technologies that support knowledge management, electronic learning or e-learning has become as popular as business intelligence. Along with the rapid development of modern communications and information technology and the increasing demand for building and maintaining business continuity capabilities, e-learning has emerged into a viable solution for continuous, on-demand training and organizational learning. It becomes critical for organizations to design and develop an effective e-learning system by using well-researched theories and technologies that fit their organizational environment. As we discovered in our study, a successful e-learning system is supported by many critical success factors (CSFs), and technology is the key factor among the CSFs. We also conducted a comparative study on e-learning theories, technologies and products from the perspectives of both western practitioners and Chinese counterparts. Due to the rapid economic development in China and its fast adoption of communications and information technology, the ways Chinese practitioners are developing e-learning theories, technologies and products have inevitably become a focal point in the world of information technology. Through the analysis of the current e-learning technologies and products, we outline the trends of developing e-learning systems and emphasize the importance of proper theories in guiding e-learning systems development. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Tablet Use in Teaching: A Study on Developing an Attitude Scale for Academics

Abstract: Problem Durumu: Kimi calismalar, egitim ve ogretimde tablet kullaniminin olumlu sonuclar verdigini gosterse de yuksek ogretimde, akademisyenlerin tablet bilgisayari bir egitim araci olarak kabul edip etmeyecekleri konusu uzerine ampirik bir calisma gorulmemektedir. Bu durum, akademisyenlerin tablet kullanimini ogretim sureclerine dahil etmelerini ve buna iliskin tutumlarini, dusunce ya da kaygilarini tartisilir hale getirmektedir. Yuksek ogretimde tablet kullanimina iliskin alinacak kararlarin, akademisyenlerin tutumlarinin olculerek bilincli bir sekilde alinmasi mantikli olacaktir. Soz konusu tutumlarin olculmesi icin standart karsilastirmalara olanak saglayan bir olcegin gelistirilmesi uygun olacaktir. Calismanin Amaci: Bu calismanin amaci, tablet bilgisayarlarin yuksek ogretimde bir egitim araci olarak kullanimina iliskin akademisyen tutumlarinin olculmesi amaciyla standart karsilastirmalara olanak saglayacak gecerli ve guvenilir bir olcegin gelistirilmesidir. Yontem: Denemelik maddelerin gelistirilme asamasinda bes uzman yargici katkida bulunmustur. Gelistirilen maddelerin yanitlayicilari dunya capinda 152 gonullu akademisyenden olusmaktadir. Olcegin gecerligine kanit olusturmak icin madde toplam test korelasyon katsayilari SPSS16.0 kullanilarak hesaplanmistir. Orneklem yeterliginin olculmesi icin Kaiser-Meyer Olkin katsayisi hesaplanmis, maddelerin faktor yuklerinin hesaplanmasi icin ise temel bilesenler analizi yapilmistir. Faktorlerin faktor yapilarina uygunlugunu sinamak amaciyla Dogrulayici Faktor Analizi yapilmistir. Olcegin guvenirliginin olculmesi icin Cronbach Alpha katsayisi hesaplanmistir. Bulgular: Madde analizi sonucunda 20 maddelik, toplam varyansin yuzde 71.85’ini aciklayan ve Eigen degerleri 14.286, 2.378 ve 2.019 olan 3 faktorlu bir olcek elde edilmistir. Madde gecerlik duzeyleri .43 ile .65 arasinda degismektedir. Olcegin ic tutarlik katsayisi .88’dir. Sonuclar ve Oneriler: Sonuclar, ulke ya da kurum bazinda koklu kararlar almadan once, tablet kullanimina iliskin tutumlarin gecerli ve guvenilir bir sekilde olculebilmesini saglayacak bir olcek ortaya koymustur. Gelistirilen olcegin, ulusal ya da uluslararasi duzeyde akademisyen tutumlarinin olculmesinde ve standart karsilastirmalarin yapilmasinda buyuk olcekli kullanimi onerilebilir.

The Influence of Tablet-Based Technology on the Development of Communication and Critical Thinking Skills: An Interdisciplinary Study

Abstract: The purpose of this interdisciplinary study was to explore the impacts of tablet technology in a college classroom on students' perceptions of their own learning. Students were asked about oral, written, and graphical communication and critical thinking skills. Mid-semester and end-of-semester surveys were administered to tablet-enabled classes for collection of self-report data. Additionally, objective performance data were gathered from sections of the same courses taught using traditional methods and compared with learning outcomes of those taught using tablets. Students reported that using tablet technology was beneficial for all three types of communication skills. Findings also indicated that tablet usage contributed to a positive effect on dimensions of critical thinking. Implications for these findings are discussed.

Tablet PC Use Enhances Teaching and Student Learning

Abstract: As the result of taking on the management of a health sciences education building, librarians developed a leadership role and working partnership with health sciences faculty. Librarians identified the Tablet PC (TPC) as an innovative teaching tool and initiated a TPC pilot project with the goal of training librarians and faculty to effectively use this tool to update presentations and to deliver course content. A TPC class was developed and taught as a result of the pilot project. After two years of TPC utilization, an assessment of faculty use and student response to faculty use of the TPC was conducted.

Technology and Tools to Enhance Distributed Engineering Education Georgia Tech provides remotely-located students with classrooms that feature live lectureswithface-to-faceinteractionanddiscussionbetweenstudentsandinstructors.

Abstract: While the ongoing information technology (IT) revolution is providing us with tremendous educational opportunities, educators and IT researchers face numerous obstacles and pedagogical questions. The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) has a long history in engineering education research and has developed and designed many different tools for instructor authoring, course capturing, indexing, and retrieval. Special attention has been applied to the design and deployment of distributed learning environ- ments. This paper describes the environment and challenges facing Georgia Tech as it expands its campus worldwide while maintaining integration of faculty and students across these campuses. The focus is primarily on the problems of synchronous delivery to multiple sites with a description of how technology is currently being deployed in Georgia Tech's distance-learning (DL) classrooms, as well as technol- ogy that is under development for the DL classroom of the future.