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Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for Online Teaching: Tools and Applications Yefim Kats Ellis University, USA & Rivier College, USA InformatIon scIence reference Hershey • New York Director of Editorial Content: Kristin Klinger Director of Book Publications: Julia Mosemann Acquisitions Editor: Lindsay Johnston Development Editor: Elizabeth Ardner Typesetter: Gregory Snader Production Editor: Jamie Snavely Cover Design: Lisa Tosheff Printed at: Yurchak Printing Inc. Published in the United States of America by Information Science Reference (an imprint of IGI Global) 701 E. Chocolate Avenue Hershey PA 17033 Tel: 717-533-8845 Fax: 717-533-8661 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.igi-global.com/reference Copyright © 2010 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without written permission from the publisher. Product or company names used in this set are for identification purposes only. Inclusion of the names of the products or companies does not indicate a claim of ownership by IGI Global of the trademark or registered trademark. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Learning management system technologies and software solutions for online teaching : tools and applications / Yefim Kats, editor. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary: "This book gives a general coverage of learning management systems followed by a comparative analysis of the particular LMS products, review of technologies supporting different aspect of educational process, and, the best practices and methodologies for LMS-supported course delivery"--Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-61520-853-1 (hardcover) -- ISBN 978-1-61520-854-8 (ebook) 1. Internet in higher education. 2. Education, Higher--Computer-assisted instruction. 3. Organizational effectiveness. 4. System analysis. I. Kats, Yefim. LB2395.7.L43 2010 371.33'44678071--dc22 2009040623 British Cataloguing in Publication Data A Cataloguing in Publication record for this book is available from the British Library. All work contributed to this book is new, previously-unpublished material. The views expressed in this book are those of the authors, but not necessarily of the publisher. In memory of my parents, Pinhas and Mura To Baoqing Editorial Advisory Board Daniel Ferens, Data and Analysis Center for Software, ITT IS, USA James Geller, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA Wolfgang Hommel, Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, Germany Antony Pina, The Sullivan University System, USA Vladimir Riabov, Rivier College, USA Kate Kouprianova, Strayer University, USA Judy Van Biljon, University of South Africa, South Africa Tobias Zimmerman, Zentrum für Hochschuldidaktik und Erwachsenenbildung, Switzerland List of Reviewers Larbi Esmahi, Athabasca University, Canada Linzi Kemp, American University of Sharjah, UAE Patricia McGee, The University of Texas at San Antonio, USA Geraldine Torrisi-Steele, Logan Campus, Griffith University, Australia Adam Westerski, Ciudad Universitaria, Spain Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................xvi Acknowledgment ..............................................................................................................................xxiii Section 1 Learning Management Systems: An Overview Chapter 1 An Overview of Learning Management Systems ...................................................................................1 Anthony A. Piña, Sullivan University System, USA Chapter 2 What is an E-Learning Platform? ......................................................................................................... 20 Michael Piotrowski, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland Chapter 3 Security and Privacy Management for Learning Management Systems ..............................................37 Wolfgang Hommel, Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, Germany Section 2 Selecting a Suitable Learning Management System: Challenges and Solutions Chapter 4 Choosing the Appropriate E-Learning System for a University ...........................................................57 Cerstin Mahlow, School of Social Work, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland Chapter 5 Technology Enhanced Distance Learning Utilising Sakai CLE and Adobe Connect Pro ....................81 Juley McGourty, University of Limerick, Ireland Angelica Risquez, University of Limerick, Ireland Chapter 6 Preparing Faculty for a Learning Management System Transition .................................................... 105 Danilo M. Baylen, University of West Georgia, USA Mary Hancock, University of West Georgia, USA Carol M. Mullen, University of West Georgia, USA Mary Angela Coleman, University System of Georgia, USA Section 3 Supporting Technologies for Student Tracking, Evaluation, and Synchronous Course Delivery Chapter 7 Plagiarism Detection Tools in Learning Management Systems ......................................................... 120 Sergey Butakov, Solbridge International School of Business, South Korea Vladislav Shcherbinin, American University of Nigeria, Nigeria Chapter 8 Using a Learning Management System to Facilitate Learning Outcomes Assessment ......................138 Steven F. Tello, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA Luvai Motiwalla, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA Chapter 9 eUreka: A Campus-Wide Project Work Management System to Support Constructivism, Reflection and Collaborative Learning ...............................................................................................157 Daniel T.H. Tan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Adrian D.H. Lu, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Sheryl E. Wong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Chapter 10 Improving the Tracking of Student Participation and Effort in Online Learning ...............................173 Ian Douglas, Florida State University, USA Chapter 11 Open Synchronicity for Online Class Support ....................................................................................187 Clark Shah-Nelson, SUNY Delhi, USA Chapter 12 Leading Toward Improved Collaboration ...........................................................................................204 Vickie Cook, Greenville College, USA Kara L. McElwrath, University of Illinois Springfield, USA Chapter 13 Integrating New Open Source Assessment Tools into dotLearn LMS ............................................... 219 Paloma Moreno-Clari, University of Valencia, Spain Esteban Sanchis-Kilders, University of Valencia, Spain Section 4 Learning Management Systems and Best Practices in Online Education Chapter 14 Improving Hybrid and Online Course Delivery Emerging Technologies .......................................... 239 Nory B. Jones, University of Maine Business School, USA Christian Graham, University of Maine Business School, USA Chapter 15 Developing Student Portfolios for Outcomes-Based Assessment in Personalized Instruction .......... 259 Kam Hou Vat, University of Macau, Macau Chapter 16 Best Practices for Teaching and Designing a Pure Online Science Classroom .................................. 291 Ricardo Javier Rademacher Mena, Futur-E-Scape, LLC, USA Chapter 17 Hybrid Dialog: Dialogic Learning in Large Lecture Classes ............................................................. 314 Tobias Zimmermann, University of Zurich, Switzerland Karen-Lynn Bucher, University of Zurich, Switzerland Daniel Hurtado, University of Zurich, Switzerland Chapter 18 Software Tools and Virtual Labs in Online Computer-Science Classes ............................................. 332 Vladimir V. Riabov, Rivier College, USA Bryan J. Higgs, Milford, NH, USA Chapter 19 Managing Case-Based Learning with Interactive Case Study Libraries ............................................ 351 Hao Jiang, Pennsylvania State University, USA Craig Ganoe, Pennsylvania State University, USA John M. Carroll, Pennsylvania State University, USA Chapter 20 Experiences and Opinions of Online Learners: What Fosters Successful Learning........................... 372 Michael F. Beaudoin, University of New England, USA Chapter 21 Distance Learning Courses: A Survey of Activities and Assignments ............................................... 394 Kelley Walters, Northcentral University, USA Melanie Shaw, Northcentral University, USA David Long, University of Florida, USA Compilation of References ............................................................................................................... 410 About the Contributors ....................................................................................................................445 Index ...................................................................................................................................................454 Detailed Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................xvi Acknowledgment ..............................................................................................................................xxiii Section 1 Learning Management Systems: An Overview Chapter 1 An Overview of Learning Management Systems ...................................................................................1