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Francisco Milton Mendes Neto received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Federal Univer- sity of Campina Grande. He received the MSc degree in Informatics from Federal University of Campi- na Grande and received the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from State University of Ceará. He was Software Development Project Manager for Federal Service of Data Processing for several years. In 2006, after an incursion in industry, he joined the Rural Federal University of the Semi-Arid, Brazil, where he is currently an associate professor of the Graduate Program in Computer Science and of the Postgraduate Program in Computer Science. He is currently coordinator of the Research Group in Soft- ware Engineering and of the Software Engineering Laboratory. His main research areas are in Knowledge Engineering, Software Engineering, Multiagent Systems, and Computer-Supported Collaborative Learn- ing. Dr. Mendes Neto is a member of the Brazilian Computing Society.

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Shadow W. J. Armfield is an Assistant Professor of Educational Technology in the Department of Educational Specialties at Northern Arizona University. His teaching experience spans over 15 years and includes teaching science at the middle school level as well as teaching technology integration, both face-to-face and online, to pre-service, in-service, and Master-level teachers. His research interests include technology integration in K-12 environments and technology integration in teacher preparation programs.

Lara Augustin has an undergraduate degree in Math from the Federal University of Santa Maria – UFSM (1983), Master in the Computer Science Graduate Program in Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1993), and Doctorate in Computer Science by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2004). Currently, she is a researcher of National Council for Scientific and Technological Development and associated professor I of Federal University of Santa Maria. She was the first coordinator of Computing Graduate Program in UFSM, created in 2006, and currently is substitute coordinator of it. Her experi- ences are in Computer Science, emphasizing Program Languages, Distributed Systems, and Software Production, acting mainly in Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing, Mobile Computing, Context-Aware Computing, Healthy Ubiquitous Computing, End-User Programming, and Affective Computing.

Débora Nice Ferrari Barbosa received her BS degree in Information Systems from the Catholic University of Pelotas, Brazil, in 1997. She obtained her MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 2001 and 2006, respectively. Nowadays, she is a Professor and Researcher at the FEEVALE University, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil. Additionally, she is a About the Contributors

CNPq (the Brazilian Council for the Development of Science and Technology) researcher in Computer Science (scholarship for high productivity). She also is the director of Learningware Educational Tech- nology, a company based in São Leopoldo, Brazil. Her research interests include ubiquitous learning systems, distributed computing, multi-agent systems, and artificial intelligence. She is also a member of the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC).

Jorge Luis Victória Barbosa received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University of Pelotas, Brazil, in 1991. He obtained his MS and PhD degrees in Computer Science from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil, in 1996 and 2002, respectively. Today, he is a Professor and Researcher of the Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Program in Applied Computing (PIPCA) at the University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS), São Leopoldo, Brazil. Additionally, he is a CNPq (the Brazilian Council for the Development of Science and Technology) researcher in Computer Science (scholarship for high productivity) and head of the Mobile Computing Laboratory (MobiLab/UNISINOS). His research interests include mobile and ubiquitous computing and mobile/ ubiquitous learning. He is a member of the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC).

Patricia Alejandra Behar is Ph.D. of Computer Science at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Currently, she is professor and researcher at the Education School and the Post Graduation Programs in Education and Computer Science in Education at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and Coordinator of the Digital Technology Nucleous in Education (NUTED). She has experience in distance education, learning virtual environments, learners and lifelong learning, teaching, and role of teachers in e-learning.

Aquiles Medeiros Filgueira Burlamaqui holds a Doctorate in Systems and Computing Engineering from Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, graduated in 2003. He is a Professor at the Technologic and Science School of Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. He has published more than 120 papers, including journals, magazine, and conference proceedings. He is advisor of several graduate students (more than 15 former) and also undergraduate students. He has participated in many international events and served in the Program Committee of several conferences, including contributions as Program Chair, General Organizing Chair, and Reviewer. He has done researches in Interactive Digital Television, Virtual Reality, and Robotics. He has coordinated and participated in several projects in the above fields.

Tereza Kelly Gomes Carneiro is finishing her PhD on Knowledge Diffusion at Federal Univer- sity of Bahia, has Degree on Economics at Federal University of Alagoas (1997), and in Pedagogy at Brazilian Baptist College (2011), and masters on Environment and Development at Federal University of Alagoas (2005). She is an economist at University of Health Sciences of Alagoas, has experience in economics with an emphasis in Economics and Regional Projects Economic and Financial Feasibility, acting on the following areas: professional education, education, public policy, and public management.

Sílvio César Cazella has a PhD and MS degree in Computer Science from the University Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Dr. Cazella works as a lecturer and researcher at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre and University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Brazil. His research interests are related to information and health education, artificial intelligence, and recommender systems.

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Ana Grasielle Dionísio Corrêa graduated in Computer Engineering from the Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (2002), MSc (2005), and Ph.D. (2011) in Electrical Engineering from the Escola Politécnica of Universidade de São Paulo. She is currently Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Informa- tion Systems at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and researcher at Integrated Systems Laboratory of Escola Politécnica of Universidade de São Paulo (USP), acting on the following topics: interactive electronic systems, virtual and augmented reality, computers in education, health informatics, and assistive technologies.

Néstor D. Duque is Associate Professor from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, campus Manizales and head of the Research Group in Adaptive Intelligent Environments GAIA. He received his master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and his PhD in Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, campus Medellin. His PhD thesis was titled “Adaptive Multi- Agent Model for Planning and Execution of Adaptive Virtual Courses” with Cum Laude honors. He is the author of a number of articles in scientific journals and book chapters, speaker at major national and international events, head of the development process of national and international research projects, member of academic committees of a dozen national and international journals, academic review in post-graduate academic programs, and special events. He has also received some meritorious distinc- tion for researching and teaching from School of Administration at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, campus Manizales.

Carlos Evandro de Medeiros Fernandes is a Researcher in Biomedical Engineering. He worked on 2011 as Teacher on College of Science and Technology Mater Chris. He received his M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Semi Arid, Mossoró-RN, Brazil, July 2010. He received a Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering, from Potiguar University, Natal-RN, Brazil, July 2006. Currently, his research activities focus on Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Embedded Systems.

David J. Gagnon (University of Wisconsin, Madison) is the program manager of the Mobile Learn- ing Incubator, a team of designers, developers, and researchers who are exploring the intersections of place, games, and design through prototyping. David also directs the ARIS Project, an open-source tool and global community that produces locative games and data collection activities. Additionally, David is an instructional designer with the ENGAGE program where he collaborates with faculty to leverage new media for teaching and learning.

Alex Sandro Gomes is Professor at Computer Science Center of Federal University of Pernambuco, Member of Pernambuco Academy of Science, Researcher associated to the Brazilian Research Agency – CNPq. Electronic Engineer by UFPE, Master in Cognitive Psychology by UFPE, and Doctor in Education by Université de Paris v (René Descartes, 1999). He works on Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL). Between the years 2001 and 2012, he coordinated seven research projects in this area and integrated the design team in five others. The LMS Amadeus and the Redu social network—www.redu.com.br—are the most prominent products. The first is distributed by the Brazilian Planning Ministry under GLP2 license. The Redu is a star up at Porto Digital IT cluster. He has published more than 100 papers in specialized periodicals and in conference proceedings. He advised or co-advised more than 35 master’s dissertations and PhD theses on TEL.

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Christopher L. Holden is an Assistant Professor in the University Honors College at the University of New Mexico in his hometown of Albuquerque. His research focuses on the design and use of place- based mobile games, and the development of the ARIS platform as a tool for these investigations.

Kempes Jacinto graduated as Systems Analyst in College Mater Christi (Mossoró/RN, 2009). He has worked as programmer, system analyst, database administrator, and Web designer in private and multinational companies since 1999. In 2008, he started work in IT technical, first in Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid (UFERSA) and today in Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL). His main interest areas are in Software Engineering, Assistive Technologies, Real Time Systems, and Unconven- tional Databases.

Kleber Jacinto received his Master’s degree in Computer Science from Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid (2012) and Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (2004). Since 2006, has been Information Technology Superintendent of Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, and a professor at School of Exact Sciences in Potiguar University (Laureate International Universities) since 2011. His main interest areas are in IT Governance, Assistive Technolo- gies, and Information Security.

Doris Lee, Ph.D., is a professor at the Training and Development Graduate Program at Penn State University Harrisburg. Dr. Lee’s research interests and accomplishments focus on examining learning variables and human and organizational factors involved in different instructional and learning forms.

Cicília R. M. Leite holds a PosDoc Position in Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She has a doctorate in Computer and Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (2011) and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Federal University of Campina Grande (2006) and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from State University of Rio Grande do Norte (2003). Since 2006, she has been an adjunct professor at State University of Rio Grande do Norte and researcher of the Postgraduate UERN/UFERSA Computer Science Program. Her main research areas are in Software Engineering, Health Informatics, Assistive Technologies, and Real Time Systems.

Breanne K. Litts is a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Digital Media at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She currently studies learning and making with the goal of designing learning environments that leverage the affordances of makerspaces. Additionally, she serves as a researcher of the Mobile Learning Incubator exploring the affordances of mobile technologies for learning. Breanne’s scholarly interests lie at the intersection of identity, learning, design, and technology, particularly from a learning sciences perspective.

Marina Stock McIsaac is Professor Emerita at Arizona State University where she taught and con- ducted research in the effective use of educational technologies for over 20 years. Her area of expertise is open and distance learning, specifically in online settings. Her research and teaching interests are in the online use of educational and social networks, particularly Web 2.0 applications for teacher training and professional development. Her publications include more than 50 journal articles and book chapters on distance education, social aspects of online communication, and integration of communication

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technologies in teaching and learning. Dr. McIsaac has been a recipient of 4 Fulbright Awards to Turkey and Portugal and is Past-President of three National Professional organizations. She has given keynote addresses and workshops in Turkey, Italy, Germany, Cyprus, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Nigeria, and Portugal.

Bruno de Sousa Monteiro graduated in Computer Science in 2006 from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), and obtained a Master’s degree in Computer Science in 2009 from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). He has experience in the areas of computer graphics, development of learning objects, development of applications for mobile and digital TV, and context-aware environments. He is also a professor at the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid (UFERSA), since 2011, working in the area of Algorithms and Programming.

Emanuel do Rosário Santos Nonato has degrees in Portuguese and English Languages and Litera- tures (1998) at Catholic University of Salvador, Specialization in Brazilian Literature (2003) at Catholic University of Salvador, Master Degree on Education (2006) at State University of Bahia, and PhD on Knowledge Diffusion (2013) at Federal University of Bahia. He is an auxiliary professor at Bahia State University, and his main research interest is hypertext and hyperreading.

Demetrio Ovalle is Full Professor at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, campus Medellin. He was head of the Department of Computer Science at School of Mines (2006-2008). He is presently head of GIDIA (Artificial Intelligence Research & Development Group), categorized as A1, maximum category established by Colombian National Science & Technology Bureau. He has published over 150 refereed publications in journals, books and international conferences. He received his Master’s and PhD degrees in Informatics, respectively, from Institut National Polythechnique in 1987 and Université Jospeh Fourier in 1991, in Grenoble, France. His research interests are in the areas of Distributed Artificial Intelligence and Multi-Agent Systems (MAS), Virtual Learning Environments, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing, Ambient Intelligence, Autonomic Systems, and Wireless Sensor Networks. He has also received some meritorious distinctions in research from School of Mines at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, campus Medellin.

Adriano Pereira has a bachelor in Computer Science by the Federal University of Santa Maria (2010) and Master in Computer Science in the Computing Graduate Program, also in Federal University of Santa Maria (2012), in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. His undergraduate work was about the distributed and scalable data-mining tool Apache Mahout. In Master, he proposed a context-aware recommendation system based on users’ affective state. Nowadays, he works as IT Analyst at Data Processing Center in Federal University of Santa Maria with Java Web development. Has experience in Computer Science, emphasizing Distributed Systems, Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing, Recommendation Systems, and Affective Computing.

João Phellipe de Freitas Pinto is an IT analyst. He works as IT analyst professional at Federal University of Semi Arid since 2012. He received his M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Semi Arid, Mossoró-RN, Brazil, January 2013. He has several refereed publications that have appeared in journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He received a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Federal University of Semi Arid, Mossoró-RN, Brazil, in December 2010, and works as professor at the College of Science and Technology Mater Christi, Mossoró-RN, Brazil, since January 2013. Currently, his research activities focus on AI and robotics.

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Eliseo Berni Reategui has a PhD degree in Computer Science from the University of London, England, and MS in Computer Science from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. After finishing his PhD and working in the industry for 5 years, Dr. Reategui held a lecturer position at the University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil, for a few more years. Nowadays, he works as a lecturer and researcher at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. His research interests are related to the use of computers in education, involving areas such as artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction.

Jocelma Almeida Rios is researcher in collaborative knowledge construction, distance education, and management education, has a PhD on Knowledge Diffusion (2013) at Federal University of Bahia, Master in Computer Networks (2007), bachelor on Computer Science with emphasis in Systems Analysis (1996) at University Salvador and on Pedagogy at Brazilian Baptist College (2011). She is currently a professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Bahia. She has experience in Computer Science with emphasis in Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Knowledge Engineering, and on Education with an emphasis on management education and educational technology.

Oscar Salazar is a Computer Science Engineer from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, campus Me- dellin, and he is currently advancing Masters Studies from the Systems Engineering program at the same University. He is also a member of the Artificial Intelligence Research & Development Group – GIDIA, categorized as A1, maximum category established by Colombian National Science & Technology Bureau. The area of emphasis of his research is related to the application of Artificial Intelligence techniques for developing ubiquitous and adaptive virtual courses considering several issues such as user-centered recommendation and adaptation of learning objects, course-planning using learning objects, design and development of strategies for collaborative learning, and construction of teamwork awareness services.

Mary Valda Souza Sales is PhD in Education from the Federal University of Bahia (2013), Master of Education and Contemporary at State University of Bahia (2006), and has degree in Pedagogy at Catho- lic University of Salvador (1992). She is currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Education (DEDC), Campus I, State University of Bahia. Researcher on teacher training, curriculum, educational technology, virtual learning environments, and distance education with emphasis on the production of educational materials. Nowadays, she works directly with training, distance education, curriculum, and knowledge construction.

Francisco Miguel Silva is an Infrastructure Network Analyst. He worked as an IT professional at Halliburton Energy Services Group from 2001 to 2008. He received his M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Semi Arid, Mossoró-RN, Brazil, in March 2012. He has four refereed publications that have appeared in journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He received a degree in Computer Networks, from Gama Filho University, Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil, December 2007, and a Bachelor Degree in System Information from College of Science and Technology Mater Christi, Mossoró-RN, Brazil, December 2009. Currently, his research activities focus on telecommunication (quality of service), network services, and infrastructure.

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Rafael Castro de Souza is a university student of computer science at the Federal University of Semi Arid. He has published one refereed publication that has appeared in a journal. Currently, his research activities are focused in the area of Software Engineering.

Garrett W. Smith is a doctoral student in the Learning Sciences area of the Department of Educa- tional Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, as well as a software developer in Academic Technology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His research and design activities focus on how emerging technologies provide unique affordances for learning, particularly in coupling aspects of the physical world with digital media.

Laura E. Sujo-Montes holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis on Learning Technologies and a M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree from New Mexico State University. Her teaching experience includes international settings in middle school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Her research interests and work include teaching and researching online learning environments, technology and ESL students, and online professional development. She is a faculty member at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, where she chairs the Educational Specialties department and teaches undergraduate and graduate online courses.

Raymond Szmigiel is an Instructional Design Consultant for the Marketing Education team at SAP, AG. He designs and develops live virtual training and e-learning courses. Ray has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Villanova University. In addition, he possesses a Master’s degree in Commu- nication Management from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree in Instructional Systems from Penn State University. In the learning and development field, Ray has a particular interest in how Web 2.0 technologies can be incorporated into the training process.

Kamal Taha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research (KUSTAR), UAE, since 2010. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, USA, in March 2010. He has 30 refereed publications that have appeared (or are forthcoming) in journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He worked as an Instructor of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Arlington from August 2008 to August 2010. He worked as Engineering Specialist for Seagate Technology (a leading computer disc drive manufacturer in the US) from 1996 to 2005. His current research interests include information retrieval in semi-structured data, keyword search in XML documents, recommendation systems and social networks, knowledge discovery and data mining, query processing and optimization, and bioinformatics databases (mediators, ontologies). He serves as a member of the Program Committee of a number of international conferences, and he is a reviewer for a number of academic journals and conferences. He was a GAANN Fellow (US Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) as well as a Texas-STEM Fellow. He is a member of the IEEE.

Chih-Hsiung Tu, Ph.D., is a Professor at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USA, and an educational/instructional technology consultant with experience in distance education, open network learning, technology training in teacher education, online learning community, learning organization, mobile learning, personal learning environment, MOOCs, and global digital learning. His research interests are

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distance education, socio-cognitive learning, socio-cultural learning, online learning community, learning organization, social media, personal learning environments, and network learning environments. He has authored many articles, book chapters, edited a book, authored two books, multiple honors as keynote speaker, professional development, professional conference presentations, and others. He has served as an executive board member for ICEM (International Council for Educational Media), SICET (Society for International Chinese in Educational Technology), and International Division at AECT (Association for Educational Communication and Technology). Dr. Tu has global experience with international scholars from Turkey, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Japan, and Cyprus, etc.

Justin Wolske is a Creative/Line Producer working in the entertainment and education media indus- tries. His company Standard|Royal has created features to Web content for companies like MTV, Nike, Sony, eBay, Reebok, Zippo, and many others. He has also been published in Intelligence & National Security and The Journal of Asian Martial Arts. He is in the development and financing phase for the education media company Caseworx, which re-imagines the business case study for an interactive, global platform. Justin holds a B.A. in History/Philosophy from Indiana University, Bloomington, and an MFA in Film Direction from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Cherng-Jyh Yen is an Assistant Professor of Educational Research and Statistics at Old Dominion University. Previously, he served as a Quantitative Research Methods faculty at the George Washington University. Dr. Yen holds a M.S. in Counselor Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, and Ph.D. in Educational Research from the University of Virginia. His main research interests are in the applications of research designs and statistical analyses in educational studies. In the past, he collabo- rated with colleagues on research projects of test validation using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and multilevel modeling of longitudinal data in the Special Education Elementary Longitudinal Study (SEELS) using Linear Mixed Models (LMM). As a result, various presentations have been made in national conferences, such as the AERA annual conference and AECT annual conference. Papers also appear in different peer-reviewed journals, such as Journal of School Psychology, International Journal on E-Learning, Quarterly Review of Distance Education, and Computers and Education.

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