APAN

APAN 2003 Conference in Fukuoka

Education Track Abstracts & Biodata


EDU1: DE Enabling Tools for Advanced Network (Room D 09:00-10:30, Jan 22)

Chair: Tan Hock Soon <hocksoon@tp.edu.sg>


1. The Remote Blackboard Presenter System for Remote Lessons in Conventional Blackboard Based Style
Kenzi WATANABE <watanabe@is.saga-u.ac.jp>

Abstract

The instruction based learning is typical style of lessons in school. In the instruction based learning, teachers use a blackboard as a teaching material. We call this style of lessons as "Blackboard Based Lessons".

We are researching next generation distance learning with rich-media environment. We have developed a remote blackboard presenter system. In the distance blackboard based lessons using the DVTS, a screen in the students' side shows blackboard at the teacher side by the DVTS. When the teacher pushes "capture" button of the system, the system captures the video stream, and creates high quality screen-shot image file. The system transfers the image file to the students' side automatically, and the system presents the image to the sub screen in the students' side automatically.

In this paper, we described details of the system.

Biodata

Kenzi Watanabe. He graduated Department of Physics, Saga University at 1987. He graduated Master Course of Physics, Saga University at 1989. He got a Doctor Degree of Engineering from Saga University at 1998. He is now Associate Professor at Department of Information Science, Saga University. He is interested in Educational Systems, Distance Learning, Operation of Internet Systems and The Next Generation of Internet (IPv6)


2. Presentation: Vclass - Presentation Component
Chaiwarat Chaiyapotpanit <chaiwarat@ait.ac.th>

Abstract

This paper describes the presentation component of a Web-based Learning Management System called Vclass. The presentation component utilizes both static information (i.e., electronic documents and images) and dynamic information (i.e., audio/video streams) along with interactive information to enhance typical learning contents presentation. Learning objects, comprising of static and dynamic information, are stored on a multimedia database and can be retrieved on-demand via Web browsers. User interface is divided into three sections displaying static, dynamic and interactive information, respectively. Viewers can control the audio/video presentation through a set of VCR-like functions where corresponding static information is synchronously displayed using the developed Java applet controller and a dynamic pointer mechanism. An electronic notepad as well as interactive information in the forms of chat, discussion board and email help provide a close to "real-life" classroom environment.

Biodata

Mr. Chaiwarat Chaiyapotpanit has been working as a project manager of Distance Education Center (DEC) at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) since 2002. His major tasks are to lead the DEC team to research and to develop a Learning Management System (LMS) called VClass.

Prior to join DEC, he was a technical consultant in NCR (Thailand) and responsible for projects management and user requirements analysis including software products testing.

He graduated with a Master of Computer Engineer from AIT in year 2000. During his study period, he was the software developer at Internet Research Lab (IRL), AIT for 3 years.


3. The distance learning session management system for the next generation Internet
Sejun Na <sjna@hyuee.hanyang.ac.kr>

Abstract

This presentation describes the design and implementation of session management system for distance learning. This system uses multicast network and standard session management protocol called SDP and SAP. The system is composed of two parts.

One is session management server which makes and announces sessions. The other is distance learning client which provides video,voice and presentation material browser.

This system uses Web Services to provide the Interoperability between session management sever and distance learning client and works in IPv6 multicast network in APII.

Biodata

Sejun Na,
Network Computing Lab.,
Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
TEL: +82-2-2290-0355
FAX: +82-2-2281-6579
E-mail: sjna@hyuee.hanyang.ac.kr


4. Digital Video over next generation Internet
Hyunchul Kim <hckim@cosmos.kaist.ac.kr>

Abstract

Digital Video in some form is expected change how we teach, learn, collaborate, and conduct research in higher research and education communities. In this talk, we will try to cover digital video technologies and applications that have been developed, experimented, and deployed on High Performance Research and Education Networks, mostly based on several years' experiences of APAN(-Korea) community. Various digital video technologies and applications including MBone tools, H.323, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, Firewire DV, Access Grid, (Video) Multicast Overlay System, and VRVS are briefly introduced, analyzed and compared, in terms of cost, performance and requirements. After showing a few examples of the currently/newly deployed high-quality digital video systems on APAN-KR/KOREN network, challenges and opportunities related to digital video, specifically on high-performance R&E networks, will be discussed.

Biodata

Hyun-chul Kim is a PhD candidate majored in Computer Science, KAIST. His major research interests include : Web Caching and Replication, Content Distribution, Peer-to-Peer Distributed System, Distributed Storage Infrastructure, Digital Video Technologies Applications, Network Traffic Measurement, Analysis and Visualization.


EDU2: Advanced DE Frameworks (Room D 11:00-12:30, Jan 22)

Chair: An Jie <anjie@cernet.edu.cn>


1. A framework for facilitating video-centered discussions on the Web
Ng S.T. Chong <chong@unu.edu>

Abstract

One form of adding interactivity to online learning is video annotation, which is an active field of research in content-based video retrieval and summarization. However, it is less known in educational contexts, partly due to the lack of video annotation capabilities in current learning tools and systems. With the popularity of Web video lectures, there is a rising demand for the support of discussion and collaboration around video contents. This work presents the design and preliminary evaluation results of a Web-based multi-user video annotation environment. The system allows users to attach notes to video segments and share their notes with other users asynchronously. Unlike the traditional use of video annotation, which is mainly designed as a single-user desktop application, the Web-based implementation allows users to learn and collaborate with fewer constraints of time and location. At the same time, it can be readily integrated in a Web learning environment.

Biodata

Ng S. T. Chong. He directs the research at the Media and Technology Laboratory of the United Nations University and heads the advancement of the computing environment of the university. He is currently involved in the development of systems and tools to facilitate and increase opportunities for people to collaborate on the Web. He completed his MS degree in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico in 1992 and passed his PhD comprehensive examinations in 1995.


2. Grid Architecture for eLearning
Eric YEN <eric@gate.sinica.edu.tw>

Abstract

eLearning usually means how to take advantage of virtual learning environment for more dynamic, effective, and on-demand ways of activities, fulfilled by the deployment of knowledge technologies, and to be facilitated by cooperative learning. Abundant and assorted learning materials could come from anywhere in the world thru Internet, and also users are dispersed all over the world. In addition, there is always needed to harvest, integrate and even mining useful information from heterogeneous resources. Besides the aspect of learning and cognition theory, information infrastructure becomes the most critical point for eLearning. Grid infrastructure deconstructs computing resources into fabric scale but makes the Internet as a super computer system, and paves the way of optimization of usage of distributed resources. Even though not a single total-solution application system has been produced, various individual customized applications (such as EU DataGrid, PPDG, SRB, etc.) and common standards building (for instance, GSI, DGSA, and Grid FTP) have laid the foundation for the future development of Grid. However, Grid is the most viable solution for all sorts of group works among Internet-based virtual organizations right now. In Academia Sinica, a prototype of eLearning environment over Grid is under construction. Major requirements come from collection of use cases of target groups. A common application layer will be built upon the Grid middle serves as a dedicated application interface to the underlying infrastructure. Lessons and experiences learned and future plans will be discussion in this presentation.

Biodata

Eric Yen is now in charge of the Computer System Management Team and GIScience Team in the Computing Centre, Academia Sinica. He has been leading a project for archiving historical maps and remote sensing imageries of modern China, and also acts as a project leader for building a WebGIS-based spatiotemporal application environment and related technical support in the National Digital Archive Project in Taiwan since 2001. In addition, He is helping coordinating the development and deployment of Grid Technology for basic research in the Academia Sinica.


3. Development of Multipoint Communication Systems for Remote Seminar
Toshihiro Hayashi <hayashi@is.saga-u.ac.jp>

Abstract

This paper describes communication systems for constructing a multi-point remote seminar environment. The remote seminar is a remote education type that consists of only a few members connected by an information network. We propose a system construction model called "MASF: Multi-Applications with Single Function" that establishes the guidelines for developing communication systems for remote seminars. In the MASF model, each system has one or only a small number of communication function(s). Seminar members can participate in the seminar by using plural MASF based systems. Based on the MASF model, we developed four prototype systems for Linux and Windows. These systems provide multi-point and peer-to-peer communication. In our systems, we encountered two problems: (1) the number of data connections is increased, and (2) it is difficult for members who are unfamiliar with the MASF style to use these systems adequately. In this paper, we propose a data-flow control system called "MHB: Media Handling Block" to deal with problem (1), and an auto configuration system called "ACU: Auto Configuration Unit" to deal with problem (2).

Biodata

Saga Univ.
Department of Information Science,
Faculty of Science and Engineering,
Saga University
1, Honjo, Saga, 840-8502 Japan.
TEL: +81-952-28-8597
FAX: +81-952-28-8650
E-mail: hayashi@is.saga-u.ac.jp


EDU3: Collaboration & eLearning Specifications (Room D 14:00-15:30, Jan 22)

Chair: Tan Hock Soon <hocksoon@tp.edu.sg>


1. APRUNet Distance Learning Partnership Activities
Zita Wenzel <zita@isi.edu>

Abstract

The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) has a initiative on advanced networking activities, called APRUNet. APRUNet's main goal is the utilization of the growing stream of advanced Internet technologies for research and education.

APRUNet activities include the annual international Distance Learning and the Internet Conference, the Distance Learning Partnership Project, the APRUNet Newsletter, and various other activities. A specific area of emphasis within APRUNet is distance learning and education.

This talk will describe APRUNet's distance learning and education partnership projects currently in development, including the East Asian Studies Videoconferencing Project and the Early Tibet Archaeology Project.

Biodata

Zita Wenzel, Project Director at the Center for Scholarly Technology of the University of Southern California, is currently coordinator of advanced networking activities (APRUNet) for the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). APRUNet's goal is to utilize the growing stream of advanced Internet technologies for research and education. A specific area of emphasis with APRUNet is distance learning and education.

Dr. Wenzel also serves as co-Vice President for Education of the Internet Society.

Previously, Dr. Wenzel was Project Director at the Information Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California where she managed the transition of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to a new international non-profit corporation, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). She also administered the United States top-level domain (.us) and managed its transition to the US Department of Commerce and privatization.

Dr. Wenzel also works with the Network Startup Resource Center (NSRC) and with the NSRC authored RFC 2901, "Guide to Administrative Procedures of the Internet", which has been translated into Spanish and French. She is co-author of the "History of the Internet in Thailand".

In addition, Dr. Wenzel is a NATO networking consultant, responsible for the Southern Caucasas: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. She is a member of the Silk Task Force and sits on the Silk Board, which designs and administers the The Virtual Silk Highway Project. The Silk Project is designed to bring low-cost, high-speed Internet connectivity to five countries of Central Asia and three countries of the Southern Caucasus.


2. E-learning under the Advanced Broadband Environment in Japan: Current Status and its Educational and Social Possibilities
Naoto Kurimoto <kurimoto@taki-hj.ac.jp>, Takayasu Hayashi <bigapple@mctv.ne.jp>, and Kazuo Miyazawa <miyazawa@jeric.gr.jp>

Abstract

Recently, the network infrastructure has developed rapidly in Japan with aftereffects of IT policies such as "e-Japan." We begin to think seriously that e-Learning may be one of the possible solutions of distance learning for K12, universities, and lifelong education. Our presentation will be about present status and prospects of e-Learning in Japan, where the advanced broadband environments become kinds of commodities for most people. We also want to discuss educational and social possibilities of e-Learning based on our previous experiences on the Internet education.

Biodata

Kazuo MIYAZAWA

Associate professor of RITE, Waseda University. He is working on creating new educational methods for the information society. He is the chief administrator (director) of JERIC , the help desk to support elementary and secondary schools, and he is interested in doing research in the education system for higher and continuing education. He started his research projects on the educational use of the Internet in 1994. Since then, he contributed to the 100-school networking project and to several other projects of IPA and CEC as a core member. He is also a visiting associate professor of National Institute of Multimedia Education and a lecturer at Yokohama National University. He is a member of the following association:

-IEICE: The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers
-IPS: The Information Processing Society of Japan
-Japan Society for Information and Media Studies
-The Information Network Law Association

*RITE: Research Institute of Information Technology in Education
*JERIC: Japan Educational Resource Information Center
*IPA: Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan
*CEC: Center for Educational Computing

Naoto KURIMOTO

Naoto Kurimoto is a teacher of Taki Junior & Senior High School and teaches Physics and Information. As the manager of Schoolnet Japan, he contributed to the development of the Internet use in Japanese educational system since 1994. He is interested in the educational use of TV conferencing on the Internet, he has been doing some cross cultural research on the international e-Learning environment for K12.

Takaysu HAYASHI

Takayasu Hayashi is the ICT Researcher of Matsusaka City Board of Education, Education center. He has conducted some research on ICT-education in LA, NY and Singapore.


3. Distance Education in China: Modes, Policy, Market and Future Development
Feiyu Kang <fykang@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn>

Abstract

Distance education was started in China in 1950s. People received textbooks and other course materials from post office, and learned by themselves, then had class tutorials in some centers by face to face, finally passed the uniform examinations. In 1980s, Central University of Television and Radio was established and developed very quickly, by far, it has 1 million students in China. Today, modern distance learning has become very popular in China since 1997, there are more than 1.5 million students took the courses from 67 top universities permitted by the Ministry of Education. Their motivations are to catch a diploma, bachelor and master degrees. Both part time and full time students are learning by using computer, website, cable TV as well as CD-Rom, VCD, DVD, paper materials. The data transportation modes include internet, satellite, ISDN as well as mailings. Tutorial and discussions may be conducted by emails, telephones, internet, satellite, ISDN conferences. China has large area and lack of high education resource, the enrollment percentage for high education in China is only 13% currently, and therefore, distance education has a huge market in China.

Tsinghua University is the earliest and largest university for distance education. It offers 4 programs at undergraduate level and 5 programs at postgraduate level as well as many programs for professional training. Tsinghua adopts hybrid system including internet, satellite and cable TV, the tutorials are given by ISDN, internet and satellite. There are more than 20 thousand students who are learning in more than 100 learning centers in the whole country.

Biodata

Feiyu Kang, was born in 1963. I received a bachelor and master degrees from Tsinghua University, and got Ph.D from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. I'm a professor now in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and the executive deputy dean, in the School of Continuing Education, Tsinghua University.


4. Metadata for eLearning Objects
Arthur Chen <arthur@gate.sinica.edu.tw> and Sophy Chen <sophy@gate.sinica.edu.tw>

Abstract

Nowadays, many electronic information resources are used to support electronic learning (e-Learning) on Internet scale. How to organize these electronic resources systematically in order to facilitate discovery, management, exchange, and evaluation on e-Learning resources becomes an urgent but essential issue for e-Learning community. Metadata is one of approaches to achieve these goals. In terms of metadata domain, e-Learning resources covers a variety of dimensions, that is, course materials, learning activities, learning platform, and persons including tutor and learner. This paper aims to offer a practical metadata approach and related findings on e-Learning metadata in Taiwan. Firstly, the paper reviews on current existing metadata standards and research projects, like DCMI-Education, LOM, SCORM, GEM, and so forth. Secondly, a case study approach is adopted to examine the state-of-the-art e-Learning cases. One is National Science Digital Library in USA, and the other is the Edu.Cities in Taiwan. Thirdly, a comparison between NSDL and Edu.Cities is also conducted. Finally, several strategic advice and related issues on e-Learning metadata in Taiwan will be addressed.

Biodata

Ya-ning Arthur Chen completed his MLS degree in the Department of Information and Library Science, the Tamkang University in 1994. His research interests are focused on library automation, electronic resource and service, including electronic journal, book, and dissertation, library consortium, metadata , and evaluation metrics of digital library, as well as has also published near to 70 papers for the above topics. Moreover, he is also dedicated to international collaboration in library and metadata community. Currently, he is a project leader of library service at Computing Centre of Academia Sinica, as well as Metadata Architecture and Application Team (MAAT) http://www.sinica.edu.tw/~metadata for the purpose of metadata researching and supporting to various projects within the National Digital Archive Program in Taiwan. Shu-jiun Sophy Chen holds a M.A. in Library and Information Management from the University of Sheffield, UK in 1997. During the last 5 years, her work has focused on metadata research and service for digital libraries. She is currently the project manager of the Metadata Architecture and Application Team (MAAT) http://www.sinica.edu.tw/~metadata for the purpose of metadata researching and supporting to over 40 projects within the National Digital Archive Program in Taiwan. She is also the author of over 10 papers for the profession


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