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Sessions Program

Saturday June 30, 2007  
17.00-19.30
Registration
19.30-20.30
Opening Session
21.00 
Welcome reception 

Sunday July 1, 2007
 
ROOM-1
ROOM-2
09.00-11.00
Parallel session: Mathematics Education
Parallel session: Virtual Laboratories
  Chairperson: Athanasios Malamos Chairperson: Zacharias Zacharia
 
A framework for the effective delivery of online professional development in statistics education 
Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris, Efstathios Mavrotheris, Efi Paparistodemou
Enhancing the learning experience? A comparison of optical and virtual microscope laboratories in histology and pathology.
Diana Jonas-Dwyer, Fay Sudweeks, Philip K. Nicholls, Tanya McGill
     
 
Evie-m (Educational virtual enviroment mathematics). An alternative approach for an educational strategy game for mathematics 
Athanasios G. Malamos, Paraskevi V. Sympa, Georgios Mamakis, Yannis Kaliakatsos
Visualization of Quantum Phenomena
David J. Austen, Wytze Brouwer and Brian Martin
     
 
Improving geometrical skills by using computers by creating simple mechanical models
Jiří Vaníček
OptiLab : Design and development of an Integrated virtual Laboratory for teaching optics
E. Hatzikraniotis, G. Bisdikian, A. Barbas, D. Psillos   
     
 
Card Game: Attempts by primary level education pupils to learn binary encoding 
Maria Kordaki, Christos Mpimpas
Pedagogical principles for activity - based training methodologies
John B. Stav, Roger Bergh, Erik Engh, Stathis Mavrotheris, Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris
11.00-11.30
Coffee break
11.30-12.30
Keynote speaker: Dr Erica de Vries
12.30-13.30
 
Parallel session:Virtual Laboratories
    Chairperson: Zacharias Zacharia
   
Using Physical and Virtual Manipulatives to Enhance Conceptual Understanding in Heat and Temperature
Giorgos Olympiou, Zacharias C. Zacharia and Marios Papaevripidou
     
 
Preparing students to use virtual learning environments: information literacy and independent researching 
Anestis Sitas, Irini Dimo, Michail Nikitakis, George Papadourakis
13.30-14.30
Lunch
14.30-16.00
Parallel session:Information & Communication Technology
Parallel session:Computer Science
  Chairperson: Peter W. Wright Chairperson: Michail Kalogiannakis
 
Teaching Prospective Teachers How to Use a Learning Management System
Peter W. Wright
Concept- driven learning goal for flex-el
Alex Pongpech, Maria Orlowska, Shazia Sadiq
     
 
ICT with the moodle platform at postgraduate studies for teachers of physics and elementary science
Elzbieta Kawecka, Malgorzata Witecka
Computer-Based Antenna Education at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete
I. O. Vardiambasis, K. Vardiambasis, T. Melesanaki, D. Papadimitriou, E. Zaoutis, V. Zacharopoulos, M. Mavredakis
     
 
The dual form of further education of educators in ICT: technological and pedagogical training
Kalogiannakis Michail, Papadakis Stamatis
Mobile Station Position and Velocity Computer-Based Estimation Using Adaptive Algorithms and Smart Antennas
D. Papadimitriou, I. O. Vardiambasis, T. Melesanaki, and K. Vardiambasis

Monday July 2, 2007
 
ROOM-1
ROOM-2
09.00-11.00
Symposium:  Information Technology for Understanding Science (IT for US)
Parallel session: Testing/Assesment 
 
Chairperson: Laurence. T. Rogers
Chairperson:  Thomas L. Hench
 
In memory of Jan Dunin-Borkowski
Laurence. T. Rogers
Assessing Online Instruction: An Evolutionary Approach
Thomas L. Hench
     
 
Combining simulation, modelling, data-logging and video measurements: the role of CIT tools in enhancing student understanding in science and examples from the modules of IT for US
Laurence T. Rogers, Ewa Kedzierska
Applying technology acceptance model to measure IT student's attitude towards a hybrid communication skills course 
George Rigopoulos, Ioannis Keklikoglou, Cleo Sgouropoulou
     
 
Teacher training for ICT in science education
Ela Kawecka
Relationships between Students’ Scientific Epistemological Views and Their Performance in Different Formats of Exams
Yu-Hsiang Lin, Fu-Kwun Hwang
 
Localization, implementation and evaluation of curriculum materials for science teaching and learning: teacher perceptions, practices and opportunities for change. 
Constantinos. P. Constantinou
11.00-11.30
Coffee break
11.30-12.30
Keynote speaker: Panagiotis G. Michailidis
12.30-13.30
Parallel session:Mathematics Education
Parallel session:Testing/Assesment
 
Chairperson:  Jana Kapounova
Chairperson:  Thomas L. Hench
 

Digital Upgrade for the Traditional Class Noteboo
Thomas N. Layne, Jana Kapounova 

Virtual electronic learning in vocational and initial teacher training: an international report 
Haris Papoutsakis
     
 

Developing a computer ethics module for IT students within an e-learning environment
George Rigopoulos, Ioannis Keklikoglou

Integrating e-learning as an opportunity for collaborative work for leader teachers and teachers
Miri Kesner
     
13.30-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
 
Parallel session:E-Learning & Distance Learning
   
Chairperson:  Denise Whitelock
   
Computer Assisted Formative Assessment: Supporting students to become more reflective learners
Denise Whitelock
     
   
Online peer assessment for developing science activities: An analysis of peer feedback and epistemological views
Chin-Chung Tsai, Jyh-Chong Liang
 
 
ROOM: Lab12
14.00-16.00
Workshop (in greek for Teachers of Secondary Education)
 
 

Experimental and Mathematical Modelling of Bungee Jumping
Ioannis M. Karmiotis, Costas P. Constantinou


Tuesday July 3, 2007
 
ROOM-1
ROOM-2
09.00-10.30
Parallel session:E-Learming & Distance Learning
Parallel session:Computer Based Learning
 
Chairperson:  Jana Kapounova
Chairperson:  Constantinos P. Constantinou
 
E-Learning platform evaluation through multicriteria analysis
George Rigopoulos, John Psarras, Ioannis Keklikoglou
Using WIKIS as a teaching and learning resource 
Philip Barker
     
 

A framework for evaluating e-learning environments
Frank Fursenko, G. Stewart von Itzstein

Exploring the state of the art: surveying the research landscape
Christopher Douce
     
 
Approaches to the Evaluation of eLearning
Jana Kapounova
The rationale, design and implementation of a web-based inquiry learning environment 
Eleni A. Kyza, Georgia Michael, Constantinos P. Constantinou
10.30-11.00
Coffee break
11.00-12.00
Keynote speaker: Prof. Wouter Van Joolingen
12.00-13.00
Parallel session:E-Learming & Distance Learning
Parallel session:Computer Based Learning
 
Chairperson:  Costas Vasilakis
Chairperson:  Eleni A. Kyza
 
An e-learning framework for wound image understanding
Augustin Prodan, Remus Campean,  Madalina Rusu, Rodica Prodan
Development and assessment of web based curiculum materials for decision - Making about socio-scientific issues: the example of trace chemicals in drinking water 
Andrie S. Ioannou, Constantinos P. Constantinou, Nicos Papadouris and Eleni A. Kyza
     
 
Regional science education workshop online through The College of Exploration
Rosanne Fortner, Bruce Munson, Peter Tuddenham
Dietetics-software programs and computer-based learning
Georgios .A. Fragkiadakis, Petros Dimitropoulakis, Maria Maraki, Anastasia Markaki
     
13.00-14.00
Lunch
14.00-16.30
Parallel session:E-Learning & Distance learning 
Symposium 
 
Chairperson:  Costas Vasilakis
Chairperson:  Eleni A. Kyza
 
Is the introduction of podcasting into higher education a fringe activity or a valuable contribution to distributed and e-learning strategies?
Steve Spencer, Steve Cooper
The OIKOS project: An innovative, web-based approach to teaching students about environmental risk management.
Eleni A. Kyza, George Olympiou, C. P. Constantinou, Mario Botte, Francesco Maria Guadagno
 
 
Administrative and Technical Issues and Processes for Synchronous E-learning Provision
G. Liodakis, C. Vassilakis, M. Vourkas, J. Kaliakatsos
The OIKOS mapping mashups: Innovative educational web-based applications
Mario Botte, Francesco Maria Guadagno, Paola Revellino
 
 
Improving learning outcomes through the utilization of next generation e-Learning technologies
G. Stewart von Itzstein, Andy P. Koronios, Roman J. Müller
Learning how to manage a territory taking into account natural risk prevention: The OIKOS risk management game
Eric Leroi, Mario Botte, Francesco Maria Guadagno, Paola Revellino
 
 
Exploiting a unified infrastructure of a fusion networking environment for the support of novel tele-learning applications
N. Vorniotakis, A. Burdena, E. Markakis, A. Sideris, G. Mastorakis, E. Pallis, V. Zacharopoulos
The application of OIKOS tools at the university level: one experience from a coastal morphodynamics training course. 
Jordi Serra, Pere Busquets & Jordi Vives
 
 
Courseware Material Re-use via Model Driven LMS Platform Integration
Zuzana Bizoňová, Daniel Ranc
Experiments on using OIKOS in Romania
Iuliana Marchis & Anna Soos
 
 
ROOM: Lab12
14.00-16.00
Workshop (in greek for Teachers of Secondary Education)
 
 

Experimental & Mathematical Modelling of Change of State

Ioannis M. Karmiotis, Costas P. Constantinou

Wednesday July 4, 2007
 
 
Conference's Excursion

Thursday July 5, 2007
 
 
ROOM-1
ROOM-2
09.00-10.30
Parallel session: Physics, Chemistry, Biology Education  
Parallel session: Computer Based Learning
 
Chairperson:  Zacharias Zacharia
Chairperson: Demosthenes Akoumianakis
 
Presentation title:ICT supported educational module for preservation of existing ecosystem 
Orhan Morgil , Inci Morgil, Özge Özyalçın Oskay
Development of an educational tool for teaching the Greek language to young users  
Stamatakis Antonios, Akoumianakis Demosthenes
 
 
On the usage and potential applications of the Finite Element Method Magnetics (FEMM) package in the teaching of electromagnetics in higher education
Konstantinos B. Baltzis
The design, implementation, and evaluation of an envronmental-based CSCL task with 5th and 6th graders
Ilias Karasavvidis, George Malandrakis, Charalampos Chisostomou, Christos Tsiatsianas
 
 
Can Learning Physics be Fun? - Water Park Physics
Vladimir Pasek, Peter W. Wright

Student's perceptions concerning computer based learning in tourism higher education-A case study in Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey 
Murat Usta
 
10.30-11.00
Coffee break
11.00-12.00
Keynote speaker: Dr Michail Bletsas
12.00-13.00
Parallel session: Physics, Chemistry & Biology Education
Parallel session: Computer Based Learning
 
Chairperson:  Loukas Louka
Chairperson: Christina Varsavsky
 
The effect of microteaching method on student's attitudes towards chemistry in web-based project applications 
Özge Özyalçın Oskay, İnci Morgil, Hatice Güngör Seyhan, Evrim Ural Alşan and Senar Temel 
Ιnquiry- based activities using a variety of pedagogical tools.
Zacharoula Smyrnaiou, Angelique Dimitracopoulou
 
 
Worksheet-based material development and application in computer- assisted chemistry education 
İnci Morgil, A.Seda Yücel Nilgün Seçken, Özge Özyalçın Oskay
Computer Based Learning in Continuing Education
Sofia Papastefanaki
 
13.00-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.30
Parallel session: Physics, Chemistry & Biology Education
Parallel session: Computer Based Learning
 
Chairperson:  Zacharias Zacharia
Chairperson: Christina Varsavsky
 
A web based approach to teaching the subject “Renewable energy sources” in Technical Vocational Educational Schools in Greece using the ELearn web platform
Konstantinos Tampakis, Anthimos Chalkidis, Ploutarchos Psomiadis, Anna Saridaki
Technology embedded Scientific Inquiry:  A Study of Teacher Knowledge and Practice
Jazlin Ebenezer
 
 
Functional Comprehension of concepts and graphical representations in kinematics supported by M.B.L. and simulations
Savvas Ovadias, Christos Trikalinos
Supporting Scientific Modeling: Using an Expert-Novice Analysis for Designing Scaffolds for a Computer-based Modeling Tool
Hsin-Kai Wu, Ying-Shao Hsu, Fu-Kwun Hwang
 
 
Easy Java Simulations: An interactive modelling tool for physics learning
Fu-Kwun Hwang
The changed dynamic of teaching on campus students
Christina Varsavsky
 
 
Modeling with Stagecast CreatorTM: A video-case study describing the process of developing, evaluating and refining models of accelerated motion in elementary school.
Loucas Louca, Zacharias Zacharia 
The Contribution of Linguistic Skills to Learning with the Internet
Laurence Rogers
     
 
ROOM: Lab12
14.00-16.00
Workshop (in greek for Teachers of Secondary Education)
 
 
 
Experimental and Mathematical Modelling of Simple Electric Circuits
Ioannis M. Karmiotis, Costas P. Constantinou

Friday July 6, 2007
 
ROOM-1
ROOM-2
09.00-10.30
Parallel session: Physics, Chemistry & Biology Education
Parallel session:Computer Based Learning
 
Chairperson: Ioannis Pachoulakis
Chairperson: Euripides Hatzikraniotis 
 
Strategies of forming students’ critical thinking in the face of new technologies during biology lessons
Katarzyna Potyrala & Alicja Walosik
Design and Implementation of Integrated Laboratory Activities with Measurements,Data Analysis and Modelling 
Maria Tsakiri, Euripides Hatzikraniotis 
 
 
 
Integrating ICT into Physics Teaching-Learning Based on Sound Pedagogical Principles
Yap Kueh Chin
Computer - supported informal learning in an electronic village of local interest
Demosthenes Akoumianakis, Dimitrios Kotsalis, George Vellis, Giannis Miliodakis, Nikolas Bidakis
 
 
Realistic multimedia from physical models to instructive multimedia content 
Ioannis Pachoulakis
Educational model of the merchant marine engineers continous education with the use of asynchronous distance education 
Papachristos Dimitrios, Tsoukalas  Vasilios, Alafodimos Constantinos, Tselenti Nota, Mattheu  Lisa, 
 
10.30-11.00
Coffee break
11.00-13.00
Parallel session: Physics, Chemistry & Biology Education
Parallel session:Information & Communication Technology
 
Chairperson: Ioannis Pachoulakis
Chairperson: Philip Barker
 
«“When can we see moon in Sky?” Reconstructing students’ ideas of Moorise and Moonset with the aid of  STELLARIUM software»
Ioannis Starakis, Krystallia Xalkia
On the design of an e-questionnaire -editor: Exploiting the results of a field study 
Spyros Papadakis, Maria Kordaki, Thanasis Hadzilacos
 
 
Educational software on the ozone layer depletion 
Ploutarchos Psomiadis, A. Chalkidis, A. Saridaki, C. Tampakis, C. Skordoulis
Exploring the use of mobile technology for delivering electronic support 
Oladeji Famakinwa, Philip Barker, Paul van Schaik, Joseph Onibokun
 
 
An arthropods database for students 
Demeridis N., Nikolakakis E., Kollaros D
The integration of ICT tools in education as an example of the role of technology in society 
Loucas Louca, Constantinos Constantinou
 
 
Simulations in an environmental education project: a study of the life of artemia salina
Anna Philippou and Constantinos Korfiatis
Technology Mentoring: A Professional Development Approach to Promoting the Technological Literacy of Teachers
Peter W. Wright, Joni Turville
 
13.00-13.30
Closing Session
13.30
Lunch

 

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