Alan Murphy
Middlesex University
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international conference on advanced learning technologies | 2004
Noorminshah Iahad; Georgios A. Dafoulas; Maya Milankovic-Atkinson; Alan Murphy
Traditional education has shifted towards new methods of teaching and learning through the proliferation of information and communication technologies (ICT). The continuous advances in technology enable the realisation of a more distributed structure of knowledge transfer. This becomes critically important for developing countries that lack the resources and infrastructure for implementing cutting-edge education practices. The two main themes of technology in education for developing countries focus either on aspects of technological support for traditional methods and localised processes, or on the investigation of how such technologies may assist distance learning. Commonly such efforts are threefold, relating to content delivery, assessment and provision of feedback. This paper focuses on issues regarding the implementation of e-learning in developing countries and particularly those aspects of computer-aided assessment (CAA) that could be tailored to satisfy the needs of a limited educational infrastructure. The primary contribution of this paper is a proposed methodology for supporting both formative and summative CAA.
international conference on networking | 2006
Alan Murphy
Interest in delivering training, especially via innovative methods (m-learning), has received increasing attention over the past decade [12]. While many believe that there is a global market for m-learning programmes (especially using English), very few have much experience outside of their home market. Although there is considerable work on cross cultural aspects [9], there are few studies that consider how different cultural groups perceive training
international conference on advanced learning technologies | 2004
Maia T. Dimitrova; Mike Mimirinis; Alan Murphy
Flexible pedagogical frameworks are needed to underpin e-learning environments in order to ensure that they address effectively the individual learning approaches of an increasingly diverse student population. A quantitative study of the flexibility of one pedagogical framework for instructional design, called I CARE, identified its limitation in supporting two types of learners: those who rely extensively on social interaction and those most in need of learning support in the novel mode of learning. To support the learning processes of such students, they should be given a choice of learning activities and tasks that support the development of different cognitive skills and promote meaningful online communication.
advanced industrial conference on telecommunications | 2006
Alan Murphy
Interest in delivering training, especially via innovative methods (m-learning), has received increasing attention over the past decade [12]. While many believe that there is a global market for m-learning programmes (especially using English), very few have much experience outside of their home market. Although there is considerable work on cross cultural aspects [9], there are few studies that consider how different cultural groups perceive training
international conference on information technology and applications | 2005
Vladlena Benson; Lara A. Frumkin; Alan Murphy
The outlook on the roles and needs of the centre players in the cycle of production and delivery of e-learning materials is investigated. The perspectives of e-lecturers, e-tutors and e-students on use and design of multimedia learning objects are presented in this paper. Their various cultures, skill levels and learning styles necessitate integration of flexibility into learning environment. Flexible use of multimedia learning objects and how the scalable design principles can be applied in practice are demonstrated. This adaptable framework relies on the learning style and background knowledge of the tutor in selecting, organizing, and presenting learning material produced by e-lecturers. It adopts a flexible approach to educational content organization and delivery based on multimedia components that can be integrated into a wide range of courses. The flexible framework leverages XML metadata for describing multimedia learning objects and XSL for their seamless integration into the existing e-learning systems
acs ieee international conference on computer systems and applications | 2005
Georgios A. Dafoulas; Lara A. Frumkin; Mike Mimirinis; Alan Murphy
The key findings of investigations concerned with e-learning computer systems and the establishment of a technology framework for a new generation of applications are described. The paper initially discusses an e-learning system that incorporates the infrastructure of the Global Campus (GC) programme. It is reviewed in light of four studies on attitudes towards learning, patterns of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) use, Computer-Assisted Assessment (CAA) and learning tasks and patterns of communication. Finally, a set of guidelines and a technology framework for the classification and the evolution of e-learning applications are proposed.
database and expert systems applications | 2003
Maia T. Dimitrova; Chris Sadler; Stylianos Hatzipanagos; Alan Murphy
Archive | 2001
Mark Woodman; Maya Milankovic-Atkinson; Chris Sadler; Alan Murphy
Archive | 2001
Alan Murphy; Walaa-Eldeen Mohamed Bakry; Maya Milankovic-Atkinson; Chris Sadler; Mark Woodman
11th Annual International Conference of the Association for Learning Technology, Devon, England. (2004) | 2004
Lara A. Frumkin; Maia T. Dimitrova; Mike Mimirinis; Alan Murphy