Takashi Fujiki

On the Relation between Semantic Network and Association Map for the Assessment of Class Work

Authors had reported a paper [1] that two association methods were useful for the assessment of class work. Especially, association map was very useful to know the changes of schema of learners before and after class work. However, the association map does not express the flow that learners get the concepts in the class work.

A comparative analysis of changes of student's attitude before and after an international virtual learning class

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of international virtual learning classes. For the purpose, the class implemented using multipoint communication system which was constructed high quality video transfer systems on a cross-border infrastructure (gigabit bandwidth) between Japan to South Korea. In order to reveal the effects of the class, a questionnaire was composed of five categories; consciousness to foreign countries, nationality, acquisition of view point, motivation, recognition to the partner country. The results of 2 /spl times/ 2 mixed two-way ANOVA showed differences of characteristics of two countries and changes of students attitude. The results revealed that an international virtual learning class has a possibility to develop and enhance students awareness of humanity and the world. Future implementation will depend on growth and sustenance of the international relationship for a prolonged period.