i-manager's Journal of Educational Technology (JET)


Volume 1 Issue 4 January - March 2005

Article

Content Delivery in the ‘Blogosphere’

Richard E. Ferdig* , Kaye D. Trammell**
*,** University of Florida
Richard E. Ferdig and Kaye D. Trammell (2005). Content Delivery In The ‘Blogosphere’. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 1(4), 16-19. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.1.4.912

Abstract

The interest in new media for teaching and learning has highlighted the potential of innovative software and hardware for education. This has included laptops, handhelds, wireless systems and Web-based learning environments. Most recently, however, this interest has focused on blogs and blogging.

Article

Free Model-Based Learning Resources

Robert Tinker*
President, The Concord Consortium
Robert Tinker (2005). Free Model-Based Learning Resources. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 1(4), 20-22. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.1.4.913

Abstract

This paper discusses the models, learning activities that use them, and how one can get them. Although free, these are very high quality and have been extensively tested in real classrooms. By using there, giving us feedback, one can help collecting research data.

Article

World-Wide Intelligent Textbooks

Elmar Schwarz* , Peter Brusilovsky**, Gerhard Weber***
*,**,***Department of Psychology, University of Trier, Trier, FRG
Elmar Schwarz, Peter Brusilovsky and Gerhard Weber (2005). World-Wide Intelligent Textbooks. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 1(4), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.1.4.914

Abstract

New WWW technologies allow for integrating distance education power of WWW with interactivity and intelligence. Integrating on-line presentation of learning materials with the interactivity of problem solving environments and the intelligence of intelligent tutoring systems results in a new quality of learning materials that we call I3-textbooks. In this paper, we describe the development of ELM-ART, an I3-textbook for learning programming that can be accessed via Internet and that is based on the on-site learning environment ELM-PE.

Research Paper

Brain Plasticity and the Art of Teaching to Learn

Marget Martinez*
*The Training place, Inc.,Oro Valley, Arizona
Margaret Martinez (2005). Brain Plasticity And The Art Of Teaching To Learn. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 1(4), 30-41. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.1.4.915

Abstract

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself, “wrote Leo Tolstoy. Have you ever thought about how learning changes your brain? If yes, this paper may help you explore the research that will change our learning landscape in the next few years! Recent developers in the neurosciences and education research are beginning to have a significant impact on our understanding about empowering individuals to learn more successfully. Neuroscientists are exploring brain processes and the implications on human learning. They are urging educators to gain a better understanding of the brain plasticity research for improving educational practice. In this paper, readers will see for themselves how specific learning activities change the brain and provide a framework for enhancing the learning process. This framework should follow a 4-step learning process, including sensing, recognition, interpretation, and finally action or integration. Readers will both visualize and experience the learning process and explore their own disposition to learn, examine the theory that grounds this research, and consider strategies and pathways that lead to improved learning for diverse learning audiences.

Research Paper

The Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Current Progress and Future Prospects

David McArthur* , Mattthew Lewis**, Miriam Bishay***
Rand 1700 Main St ,Santa Monica ,CA 90407-2138
David McArthur, Matthew Lewis, and Miriam Bishary (2005). The Roles of Artificial Intelligence In Education: Current Progress and Future Prospects. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 1(4), 42-80. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.1.4.972

Abstract

This paper summarizes the current applications of ideas from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to education. It then used that summary to paper various future applications of AI, and advanced technology in general to education. As well as highlighting problems that will confront the wide-scale implementation of these technologies in the classroom.

Research Paper

Knowledge Management in Teacher Education Progress and Future Prospects

Radha Mohan*
Reader, Stella Matutina College of Education, Kamaraj Salai, Ashok Nagar, Chennai.
Radha Mohan (2005). Knowledge Management In Teacher Education Progress And Future Prospects. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 1(4), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.1.4.973

Abstract

This paper develops a practical guideline for intellectual capital measuring and reporting in the context of teacher education institutions. Intellectual capital is obviously the foundation for knowledge centric organizations like teacher training colleges. According to Bertrand Russell: “The defence of the state in all civilized countries is quite as much in the hands of our teachers as in those of the armed forces”. Indeed it is teacher-training colleges with its Intellectual Capital base, which help shape future teachers for the society.