programme

DAY 1

Parallel Paper Presentations

6 July 2009 (Monday)

	Technology C0619 Chair: Yoko Hirata	Pedagogy C0611 Chair: Soo Wai Man	Web 2.0 C0613 Chair: Douglas McPherson	Blended Learning C0612 Chair: Gordon Maxwell	Teaching and Learning C0614 Chair: Qiao Ailing
10:30 - 12:30	Technological tools for distance education Aubrey Olsen, Erik Ramsay and Tarryn Goodman Brigham Young University - Hawaii Hawaii, USA	Role of computers in student learning Jack Lee, Paul Lam, Ken Lee, Simon Ho and Bob Fox Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR, China	Using 'EconBlog' in teaching Economics Thomas W K Yuen and Winnie W L Chu Hong Kong Shue Yan University Hong Kong SAR, China	The blended approach behind BITE initiative for promoting the use of technologies in learning and teaching enhancement in higher education Roy Kam and Josie Csete Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong SAR, China	Exploring a diversified teaching mode based on IT Cao Lina and Fan Changxin Xidian University Xi'an, China
	Embedding remote control functionalities into a robotic physics laboratory John Fragakis, Spyros Kopsidas, Matina Tsavli, Dimitris Zisiadis, Dionisis Vavougios and Leandros Tassiulas University of Thessaly Volos, Greece	Innovative activities in a multimedia laboratory for language learning Giuliana Dettori Institute for Educational Technology, Italy’s National Research Council Genoa, Italy Valentina Lupi University of Genoa and Don Milani-Colombo Junior High School Genoa, Italy	A review and synthesis of recent research in Second Life Fang Yu-shen National Taiwan Normal University Taipei, Taiwan Lee Lung-sheng National United UniversityTaipei, Taiwan	The use of WebCT in online and blended modes Allan H K Yuen and Deng Liping University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR, China Robert Fox Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR, China	The application of blended learning in distance education Chen Haijian, Ju Kunru and Chen Weiping Shanghai TV University Shanghai, China
	An interactive and pen-based simulator to enhance education and research in computer systems: An experience report Vincent Tam, Johnny Yeung, C H Leung, Edmund Y Lam and Diane Salter University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR, China	The use of mobile phone dictionaries: Students' perspectives Emil Li Caritas Francis Hsu College Hong Kong SAR, China	A virtual learning community on a web-based course on the Claroline platform Chen Weidong Suzhou University of Science and Technology Jiangsu, China	Blended teaching and learning in the School of Science and Technology of UniSIM Andrew John Toon, Attallah Samir, Jennifer Huang Mui Kheng, Lim Kin Chew and Moorthy Vythilingam SIM University Singapore	Research on blended learning on a 'Computer Applications' course Zhang Yingfang and Chen Qiang Shanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai, China
	A usability test evaluation report on a web-based computer adaptive testing system Kenneth Wong Hong Kong Institute of Education Reggie Kwan and Philip Tsang Caritas Francis Hsu College Yu Chi-wing Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College Hong Kong SAR, China	A new image of computing: Transforming a computing literacy course for students Chen Hang Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, USA	Using digital materials for differentiation: Solving the distribution problem Kim Edwards and Keith Anderson Presbyterian Ladies' CollegePerth, Australia	Blended learning in open and distance education: A case study Le Jun, Huang Ling, Zhou Ling and Li Zhongxin Guangdong Radio and TV University Guangzhou, China	Developing community institutes through a distance education system Yang Fan Chengdu Radio and TV University Sichuan, China
	Implementation of physics vibration decomposition by using mixed MATLAB and VC++ programming Yang Yan, Wang Zuyuan and Yan Yang Tongji University Shanghai, China	The effectiveness of ESL websites for second language learners Madeleine Tsoi Caritas Francis Hsu College Hong Kong SAR, China		Applying a blended learning approach in a writing ability test for preschool children Wang Ting-hui, Cherng Rong-ju, Chen Jenn-yeu and Yang Jar-ferr National Cheng Kung University Tainan, Taiwan	Application of the blended learning model mixed with the classroom-experiment-network: A case study of the ‘Systems engineering' course Tang You Chun, Hu Hao Ming, Wang Zejie and Zhang Xiao Mei Shanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai, China

The paper presentation will be conducted in Putonghua.