Cases on Successful E-learning Practices in the Developed and Developing World: Methods for the Global Information Economy

382 Pages·2009·4.876 MB·English

by  Bolanle A. Olaniran, Bolanle A. Olaniran

Cases on Successful
E-Learning Practices
in the Developed and
Developing World:
Methods for the Global
Information Economy
Bolanle Olaniran
Texas Tech University, USA
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Cases on successful e-learning practices in the developed and developing world
: methods for the global information economy / Bolanle Olaniran, Editor.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary: "This book provides eclectic accounts of case studies in different
contexts of e-learning"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN 978-1-60566-942-7 (hardcover) -- ISBN 978-1-60566-943-4 (ebook) 1.
Education--Computer network resources--Case studies. 2. Internet in
education--Case studies. 3. Education--Developing countries--Computer network
resources--Case studies. 4. Internet in education--Developing countries--Case
studies. I. Olaniran, Bolanle, 1964-
LB1044.87.C37 2010
371.33'44678--dc22
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Editorial Advisory Board
Dr. Bernhard Ertl, Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany
Rotimi Taiwo (PhD), Albert-Ludwigs University, Germany
Dr. Andrea Edmundson, CPLP, CEO, eWorld Learning, Inc., USA
Dr. Pavel Zemliansky, James Madison University, USA
Carlos E. Jiménez Gómez, Eng., Estratic, Spain
Sigrid Kelsey, LSU Libraries, USA
Gertjan Hofstede, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Kirk St.Amant, East Carolina University, USA
Lin T. Kinshuk, Athabasca University, Canada
Rita Kuo, Ming Dao University, Taiwan
List of Reviewers
Angel Juan, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
Carmen Perez, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico
Çetin Güler, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Jillian Griffiths, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Jenny Craven, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
John Cowan, Napier University, UK
Michael Rodgers, Southeast Missouri State University, USA
Neal Shambaugh, West Virginia University, USA
Howard Nicholas, La Trobe University, Australia
Pamela Wright, La Trobe University, Australia
Pauline Hope Cheong, Arizona State University, USA
Judith Martin, Arizona State University, USA
Peter Jakubowicz, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Selcuk Ozdemir, Gazi University, Turkey
Stephenie Hewett, The Citadel School of Education, USA
Tammy Graham , The Citadel School of Education, USA
Olufemi Oyelami, University of Botswana, Botswana
Ruth Gannon Cook, DePaul University, USA
Caroline Crawford, University of Houston - Clear Lake, USA
Ken Stevens, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Mark Federman, University of Toronto, Canada
Marilyn Laiken , University of Toronto, Canada
Terry Haydn, University of East Anglia, UK
Melinda dela Pena-Bandalaria, University of the Philippines Open University, The Philippines
Heather Kanuka, University of Alberta, Canada
Adeyinka Tella, University of Botswana, Botswana
Vasilieos Syrris, Univ of Thesaloniki, Greece
Pam Anderson-Mejias, Univ of Texas Permian Basin (UTPMB), USA
Gulsun Kurubacak, Anadolu Open University, Turkey
Stuart Gold, Walden University, USA
Rommert J. Casimir, Tilburg University, The Netherlands
Indi Williams, Texas Tech University, USA
Kirk St Amant, East Carolina University, USA
Sigrid Kelsey, Louisiania State University, USA
Table of Contents
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................xviii
Section 1
Innovative Uses of E-Learning
Chapter 1
Virtual Structures and Collaborative Processes to Enhance Teaching and Learning Across
Dispersed Sites: Some Implications for Rural Societies .........................................................................1
Ken Stevens, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Victoria University of Wellington,
New Zealand
Chapter 2
Development and Evaluation of a Generic Re-Purposable E-Learning Object on Data Analysis .......14
Jillian R. Griffiths, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Jenny Craven, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Chapter 3
Getting Teachers to Use New Technology by Just Giving Them Time:
A Case Study from the UK ...................................................................................................................29
Terry Haydn, University of East Anglia, UK
Roy Barton, University of East Anglia, UK
Chapter 4
Dealing with Affective Needs in E-Learning: Contrasting Two Cases, in Two Cultures .....................42
Yi-Ching Jean Chiu, Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages, Taiwan
John Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland
Chapter 5
A Cyber-Apple for the Teacher: A Case Study of Anti-Hegemonic Adult Education Practices
in a Cyber-Education Environment.......................................................................................................58
Mark Federman, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada
Marilyn Laiken, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Canada
Section 2
Addressing Various Divides in E-Learning
Chapter 6
Cultural Implications of E-Learning Access (& Divides): Teaching
an Intercultural Communication Course Online ...................................................................................78
Pauline Hope Cheong, Arizona State University, USA
Judith N. Martin, Arizona State University, USA
Chapter 7
Application of VoiceXML in e-Learning Systems ................................................................................92
A. A. Azeta, Covenant University, Nigeria
C. K. Ayo, Covenant University, Nigeria
A. A. Atayero, Covenant University, Nigeria
N. A. Ikhu-Omoregbe, Covenant University, Nigeria
Chapter 8
Technophobe to Technophile: Entering the Internet Culture ..............................................................109
Pamela L. Anderson-Mejías, The University of Texas—Pan American, USA
Chapter 9
An e-Training Support Program for Regional and Local Development .............................................122
Vassilis Syrris, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Fenia Tsobanopoulou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Chapter 10
The e-Learning Puzzle in Turkey: Déjà Vu? .......................................................................................143
Selçuk Özdemir, Gazi University, Turkey
Section 3
User Centered Focus in E-Learning
Chapter 11
Users’ Satisfaction with E-Learning: A Case Study of the University of Botswana ..........................157
Adeyinka Tella, University of Botswana, Botswana
Chapter 12
A Case Study Analysis of the Use of Online vs. Proctored Final Exams in Online Classes ..............176
Stuart S. Gold, Walden University, USA
Chapter 13
Sharing Insights: Teachers’ Problems and Accomplishments in their Online
Day-to-Day Teaching ..........................................................................................................................184
Carmen Pérez-Fragoso, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México
Chapter 14
The Effects of E-Learning on African American Males: Three Case Studies ....................................198
Tammy J. Graham, The Citadel School of Education, USA
Stephenie M. Hewett, The Citadel School of Education, USA
Chapter 15
“Cross Talk”: The Connected Stance of One Successful Student’s Online Interactions ....................209
Susan J. Wegmann, University of Central Florida, USA
Section 4
Special Considerations in E-Learning and Development
Chapter 16
Building Quality Assessment into Online Courses Across the Institution ..........................................226
Michael L. Rodgers, Southeast Missouri State University, USA
Chapter 17
Case Study of the CUForum @ CUHK ..............................................................................................238
Peter Jakubowicz, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chapter 18
Using Activity Theory to Guide E-Learning Initiatives......................................................................259
Neal Shambaugh, West Virginia University, USA
Chapter 19
Addressing Online Student Learning Environments and Socialization Through
Developmental Research ....................................................................................................................275
Ruth Gannon Cook, DePaul University, USA
Caroline M. Crawford, University of Houston – Clear Lake, USA
Chapter 20
Teaching Statistics and Operations Research Online: Experiences at the
Open University of Catalonia .............................................................................................................298
A. Juan, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
J. Faulin, Public University of Navarre, Spain
P. Fonseca, Technical University of Catalonia, Spain
C. Steegmann, Open University of Catalonia, Spain
L. Pla, University of Lleida, Spain
S. Rodríguez, University of Lleida, Spain
S. Trenholm, Herkimer County Community College, USA
Compilation of References ...............................................................................................................312
About the Contributors ....................................................................................................................345
Index ...................................................................................................................................................353
Detailed Table of Contents
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................xviii
Section 1
Innovative Uses of E-Learning
Chapter 1
Virtual Structures and Collaborative Processes to Enhance Teaching and Learning Across
Dispersed Sites: Some Implications for Rural Societies .........................................................................1
Ken Stevens, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Victoria University of Wellington,
New Zealand
This case outlines the development of a pre-internet education initiative in New Zealand that linked
eight rural schools, each with declining enrollments, to collaborate through audio technology in sharing
specialist high school teachers. The collaborative structure that was formed enabled senior high school
students in the intranet to access courses not available on-site, thereby expanding their range of curricu-
lum options. Replication of the New Zealand model in rural Atlantic Canada, enhanced by the Internet,
enabled senior students in an intranet to access four Advanced Placement (AP) science subjects, each
taught from a participating site. Within the New Zealand and Canadian intranets collaborative teach-
ing and learning has developed. The creation of virtual educational structures that support and enhance
traditional classes has expanded the capacity of participating rural schools and reduced the significance
of their physical locations. The New Zealand and Canadian initiatives highlight the possibilities of inter-
school collaboration to sustain education in small rural communities.
Chapter 2
Development and Evaluation of a Generic Re-Purposable E-Learning Object on Data Analysis .......14
Jillian R. Griffiths, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Jenny Craven, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
This case describes the development of a re-purposable learning object for higher education. There
is evidence of an increasingly diverse student population in UK higher education, where the sector is
currently faced with re-positioning itself in order to meet the challenges of higher education in the 21st
century. This has resulted in a new emphasis in education on supporting the learner, in collaboration