Multimedia augmented m-learning: Issues,trends and open challenges

The advancement in mobile technology and the introduction of cloud computing systems enable the use of educational materials on mobile devices for a location- and time-agnostic learning process. These educational materials are delivered in the form of data and compute-intensive multimedia-enabled learning objects. Given these constraints, the desired objective of mobile learning (m-learning) may not be achieved. Accordingly, a number of m-learning systems are being developed by the industry and academia to transform society into a pervasive educational institute. However, no guideline on the technical issues concerning the m-learning environment is available. In this study, we present a taxonomy of such technical issues that can impede the life cycle of multimedia-enabled m-learning applications. The taxonomy is devised based on the issues related to mobile device heterogeneity, network performance, content heterogeneity, content delivery, and user expectation. These issues are discussed, along with their causes and measures, to achieve solutions. Furthermore, we identify several trending areas through which the adaptability and acceptability of multimedia-enabled m-learning platforms can be increased. Finally, we discuss open challenges, such as low complexity encoding, data dependency, measurement and modeling, interoperability, and security as future research directions.     

Critical factors influencing secondary school pupil’s decisions to study computing in tertiary education: Gender differences

This paper aims to determine the factors affecting the decisions of both male and female secondary school pupils whether or not to pursue undergraduate studies in Computing. It is based on research conducted in Greece, on a sample of 248 pupils, 135 of whom were female. All were aged 17 and about to decide on their future undergraduate studies. Questionnaires were used, addressing issues in the following four main categories: a) the reasons pupils chose/rejected Computing, b) how family and friends, the media and the school environment contribute to their decision, c) how pupils perceived their future after studying Computing and d) how pupils perceived the profile of a computer professional in terms of gender.

元散曲中云意象研究

元散曲中的云意象具有符合时代特征的新内涵。其中"闲枕白云卧"意象表现了一种彻底的隐逸情怀;"懒云窝"意象象征着自由自在的精神庇护所;"风云"意象被消解了作为君臣相得象征的积极精神,具有了虚无的悲观消极色彩;而"云雨"意象对"云雨"固定具有男女交媾之意起了推动作用。元散曲中云意象的这些新特点,来自于作者对生活的认识,他们看似识破天机,通过"避世"来获取精神的安宁,却又潜藏不平,借"玩世"精神故意用一种直白浅露甚至庸俗来消解传统,从而在散曲中通过云意象的创造实现了对自己心灵的一丝安慰。     

发展特色鲜明的一般本科院校信息与计算科学专业——以成都信息工程学院为例

成都信息工程学院信息与计算科学专业结合培养目标和社会实际需求,在专业定位上,突出＂数学基础扎实,理工融合＂的特色;在课程设置上,合理设置专业必修课程,优化选修课程,调整理论教学与实验教学的比例,对课程进行模块化设计;在专业实践教学上,建立＂课内实验—课内实验与课外实践—课外实践—综合实践＂的多层次、逐步递进的阶梯型实践教学体系。实践表明,找准专业定位,明确专业办学特色对办好本专业起到至关重要的作用。     

云计算与网络教育资源管理的整合研究

云计算是通过网络把多个成本相对较低的计算实体整合成一个具有强大计算能力的系统,如果把网络上存在的众多个教育资源库按照云计算思想组织管理起来,势必能够提高资源的利用率、共享率,同时也降低了客户端的压力．     

技术改造课程,技术改善学习——全国高校教育技术协作工作委员会第七届年会暨学术交流会（CETA7）综述

信息技术的高速发展为高校教师提供了新的教学方式,学生的学习方式也因此而改变,在课程和学习被改变的同时,教育在无形中就发生了变化。全国高等学校教育技术协作工作委员会第七届年会暨学术交流会（CETA7）于10月13日至14日在辽宁大连举行,大会以＂技术改造课程、技术改善学习＂为主题,围绕视频公开课建设、资源共享课建设、教师教学能力提升、教育新技术、教师专业发展、网络教学平台的深度应用等主题展开,与会者进行了较为深入地交流与探索。     

网格技术

本文介绍了许多有关网格技术的知识,特别是基于网格的应用技术。     

浅谈云计算及其发展现状

云计算是基于多种技术的商业计算模型,将是21世纪的一种发展趋势,本文主要介绍了云计算的概念、特点、实现机制、提供的服务以及目前国内外的研究发展现状。     

基于本体的粒度计算模型

本文描述了基于本体的粒度计算模型。利用Ontology技术,给出了概念的形式化表示,并构造出一种新的粒度计算模型以及该模型的相关定义。     

面向21世纪计算机专业英语教学改革

针对计算机专业英语课程的重要性,分析了该课程教学现状及存在的问题,给出了分级教学计划。