Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570307
H.W.J. Borst Pauwels, Tan Lian, L.K. Beng, J. Gan
This paper describes the query architecture and implementation of a multimedia clipart library which is based on an existing distributed file system. We describe the design and implementation of a multimedia browser editor based on OLE and ODBC technology which adds the necessary query and browse functionally which is typically lacking in a file system.
{"title":"CARPE DIEM: a multimedia file browser editor for files stored on LANs","authors":"H.W.J. Borst Pauwels, Tan Lian, L.K. Beng, J. Gan","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570307","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the query architecture and implementation of a multimedia clipart library which is based on an existing distributed file system. We describe the design and implementation of a multimedia browser editor based on OLE and ODBC technology which adds the necessary query and browse functionally which is typically lacking in a file system.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129133503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570260
J. Dospisil, P. Marshall, E. Kendall, T. Polgar
The capability to deliver continuous media to the workstation and meet its real time processing requirements is recognised as the central element of future distributed multimedia courseware. In this process, user perception of quality of service (QoS) plays an important role. Since people have different expectations we concluded that it is important to ensure that courseware packages meet the user perceived QoS rather than commonly defined QoS. To investigate this hypothesis, we have constructed a multi agent testbed (MAT) for integrated management of resource distribution. We present an overview of the MAT architecture, and discuss a case study in which the MAT is being used to assess the impact of the quality of presentation decline from the perceived QoS on student's learning process.
{"title":"Multiagent testbed for measuring multimedia presentation quality disorders","authors":"J. Dospisil, P. Marshall, E. Kendall, T. Polgar","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570260","url":null,"abstract":"The capability to deliver continuous media to the workstation and meet its real time processing requirements is recognised as the central element of future distributed multimedia courseware. In this process, user perception of quality of service (QoS) plays an important role. Since people have different expectations we concluded that it is important to ensure that courseware packages meet the user perceived QoS rather than commonly defined QoS. To investigate this hypothesis, we have constructed a multi agent testbed (MAT) for integrated management of resource distribution. We present an overview of the MAT architecture, and discuss a case study in which the MAT is being used to assess the impact of the quality of presentation decline from the perceived QoS on student's learning process.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127811347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570284
R. Barnett, C. Burton
The amount of access that students have to the WWW makes curriculum publication via this medium almost mandatory. We report on current work employing the WWW to publicise student laboratory class lists, illustrated lecture material and course information. E-mail was employed between the lecturer and students as an alternative to consultation. An examination was run via the WWW in a laboratory of computers. Responses were collated, marked and disseminated automatically via special software. The same software was employed to run a feedback questionnaire. Student evaluation of the WWW facility was favourable. The tedious and error prone nature of exam marking was also removed.
{"title":"Teaching and assessment via the Internet-experiences and directions","authors":"R. Barnett, C. Burton","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570284","url":null,"abstract":"The amount of access that students have to the WWW makes curriculum publication via this medium almost mandatory. We report on current work employing the WWW to publicise student laboratory class lists, illustrated lecture material and course information. E-mail was employed between the lecturer and students as an alternative to consultation. An examination was run via the WWW in a laboratory of computers. Responses were collated, marked and disseminated automatically via special software. The same software was employed to run a feedback questionnaire. Student evaluation of the WWW facility was favourable. The tedious and error prone nature of exam marking was also removed.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129700672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570289
K. Watanabe, H. Okada, H. Tanaka, M. Sakamoto, S. Toyomasu, N. Okyudo
Although a lot of people are interested in astronomical objects, it is difficult to teach astronomy in school. One of the reasons for the difficulty is that students can not observe astronomical objects in school. We consider that the Internet and its multimedia applications can resolve this problem. On November 19th, 1995, we had a very unusual astronomical phenomenon. We broadcasted the real time video of this astronomical phenomenon to the Internet. This experiment shows that the Internet has the advantages for classroom lessons in astronomy. We consider classroom lessons of astronomy using the Internet and its multimedia applications.
{"title":"Classroom lessons of astronomy using the Internet and its multimedia applications","authors":"K. Watanabe, H. Okada, H. Tanaka, M. Sakamoto, S. Toyomasu, N. Okyudo","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570289","url":null,"abstract":"Although a lot of people are interested in astronomical objects, it is difficult to teach astronomy in school. One of the reasons for the difficulty is that students can not observe astronomical objects in school. We consider that the Internet and its multimedia applications can resolve this problem. On November 19th, 1995, we had a very unusual astronomical phenomenon. We broadcasted the real time video of this astronomical phenomenon to the Internet. This experiment shows that the Internet has the advantages for classroom lessons in astronomy. We consider classroom lessons of astronomy using the Internet and its multimedia applications.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130091842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570253
M. Boulet
This paper presents the content of the television distance education course called management of software projects. It is a mandatory course of the undergraduate program of computer science from University Laval. Thirteen television programs are used to show the workplace reality. The first part of this paper summarizes the result of the needs analysis that drives us to design and develop this kind of distance learning material. The second part gives an idea of the knowledge that students must acquire. The third part gives emphasis to the use of television programs to share parts of the professional lives of forty experienced managers of software projects.
{"title":"A television distance education course to teach the management of software projects","authors":"M. Boulet","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570253","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the content of the television distance education course called management of software projects. It is a mandatory course of the undergraduate program of computer science from University Laval. Thirteen television programs are used to show the workplace reality. The first part of this paper summarizes the result of the needs analysis that drives us to design and develop this kind of distance learning material. The second part gives an idea of the knowledge that students must acquire. The third part gives emphasis to the use of television programs to share parts of the professional lives of forty experienced managers of software projects.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123680776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570306
S. Ludi
This paper presents the results from a preliminary study conducted with elementary school-aged children and the software design process as it relates to educational software. The aspect of the study examines the effect of the design and user-interface elements on the student. Through testing, observation, and discussion the children shared their comments and suggestion for educational software. While data collection and statistical analysis is an efficient means of presenting results, this initial paper will focus on the qualitative analysis of CBE software in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics.
{"title":"Children and educational software: software design under the microscope","authors":"S. Ludi","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570306","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the results from a preliminary study conducted with elementary school-aged children and the software design process as it relates to educational software. The aspect of the study examines the effect of the design and user-interface elements on the student. Through testing, observation, and discussion the children shared their comments and suggestion for educational software. While data collection and statistical analysis is an efficient means of presenting results, this initial paper will focus on the qualitative analysis of CBE software in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125747003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570250
K. Reid-Searl, S. Stewart
This paper supplements a demonstration which addresses the creation of multi-media being incorporated into computer assisted learning (CAL) programs in a tertiary setting. These programs were designed and implemented in a Faculty of Health Science where nursing was predominantly the focus, hence expertise in the area of computer technology was limited. The paper addresses the advantages of using multi-media in the curriculum, in addition to describing the multi-media development process from a novice perspective.
{"title":"Pioneering an effective multi-media software development process for use in a tertiary curriculum","authors":"K. Reid-Searl, S. Stewart","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570250","url":null,"abstract":"This paper supplements a demonstration which addresses the creation of multi-media being incorporated into computer assisted learning (CAL) programs in a tertiary setting. These programs were designed and implemented in a Faculty of Health Science where nursing was predominantly the focus, hence expertise in the area of computer technology was limited. The paper addresses the advantages of using multi-media in the curriculum, in addition to describing the multi-media development process from a novice perspective.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114884625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570305
M. Perry, P. Rumpf, B. Hennessey
This paper gives an account of a DEET funded project entitled 'Developing Links Between and Industry and Higher Education' at the Department of Management at Victoria University of Technology. The project entails the development of a state-of-the-art multimedia events management education and training program to be piloted in 1996 as a precursor to an accredited course in 1997.
{"title":"Postgraduate events management education through simulation: a multimedia project","authors":"M. Perry, P. Rumpf, B. Hennessey","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570305","url":null,"abstract":"This paper gives an account of a DEET funded project entitled 'Developing Links Between and Industry and Higher Education' at the Department of Management at Victoria University of Technology. The project entails the development of a state-of-the-art multimedia events management education and training program to be piloted in 1996 as a precursor to an accredited course in 1997.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130272492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570254
M. Hui, S. Hung
This paper describes a Distributed Hypermedia Educational System (DHES) that applies the most current distributed hypermedia technologies for instructional delivery. The system provides more realistic learning environment than that are currently available in all the electronic educational systems. It offers the advantages of simulated face-to-face interaction as well as self-learning. The system incorporated most of the essential Internet services such as customized email, file transfer, remote log in to another host and World Wide Web navigator. The system has been field tested and the experience has been most encouraging.
{"title":"Using distributed hypermedia educational systems for distance education","authors":"M. Hui, S. Hung","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570254","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a Distributed Hypermedia Educational System (DHES) that applies the most current distributed hypermedia technologies for instructional delivery. The system provides more realistic learning environment than that are currently available in all the electronic educational systems. It offers the advantages of simulated face-to-face interaction as well as self-learning. The system incorporated most of the essential Internet services such as customized email, file transfer, remote log in to another host and World Wide Web navigator. The system has been field tested and the experience has been most encouraging.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123393257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1996-07-03DOI: 10.1109/MMEE.1996.570255
M. King, I. Kirkwood, C. McCann
The project was to develop a software delivered diagnostic and remedial system for business students taking subjects in quantitative methods. The system is comprised of a module to diagnose a student's background mathematical knowledge and modules to which the student is directed to remedy any deficiencies that are found. The remedial modules focus on common areas of weakness in mathematics and revise the basic mathematical tools that are needed by business students. For example, there are currently nine modules of which three deal with numbers, graphs and the solution of equations. With the use of multimedia facilities incorporating colour and animation, the system can be perceptually more varied, more interesting and easier to use than existing print based information. For maximum accessibility and ease of implementation, the software was designed to run in a Windows environment using the authoring language Asymetrix "Multimedia Toolbook". The system is run and administered on the University's Novell network, but the developed software can be readily distributed and run independently of the network. This allows the software to be used off-campus, and makes the system equally accessible to students who are studying by distance education, open learning or who are located on an overseas campus.
{"title":"The soft(ware) approach to learning problems in quantitative methods","authors":"M. King, I. Kirkwood, C. McCann","doi":"10.1109/MMEE.1996.570255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MMEE.1996.570255","url":null,"abstract":"The project was to develop a software delivered diagnostic and remedial system for business students taking subjects in quantitative methods. The system is comprised of a module to diagnose a student's background mathematical knowledge and modules to which the student is directed to remedy any deficiencies that are found. The remedial modules focus on common areas of weakness in mathematics and revise the basic mathematical tools that are needed by business students. For example, there are currently nine modules of which three deal with numbers, graphs and the solution of equations. With the use of multimedia facilities incorporating colour and animation, the system can be perceptually more varied, more interesting and easier to use than existing print based information. For maximum accessibility and ease of implementation, the software was designed to run in a Windows environment using the authoring language Asymetrix \"Multimedia Toolbook\". The system is run and administered on the University's Novell network, but the developed software can be readily distributed and run independently of the network. This allows the software to be used off-campus, and makes the system equally accessible to students who are studying by distance education, open learning or who are located on an overseas campus.","PeriodicalId":332016,"journal":{"name":"1996 IEEE International Conference on Multi Media Engineering Education. Conference Proceedings","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117235661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}