Incorporation of Learning Strategies into Web-based Autonomous Listening

The thesis introduces a comparative study of students'autonomous listening practice in a web-based autonomous learning center and the traditional teacher-dominated listening practice in a traditional language lab.The purpose of the study is to find how students'listening strategies differ in these two approaches and thereby to find which one better facilitates students'listening proficiency.

A Review of the Effectiveness of Web-based Course with College English Learners' Autonomous Learning

The paper is a literature review, aiming to examine the effectiveness of web-based college English learning which mainly focuses on learners' autonomous learning. Previous studies indicate that the web-based learning can improve learners' autonomous learning, as well as some problems found in their findings. Therefore, this paper first gives a summary and critique of research studies on the web-based autonomous learning and some factors influencing learners' autonomous learning ability;then, areas that deserve further study are also indicated.

Research on Application of Metacognitive Strategy in English Listening in the Web-based Self-access Learning Environment

Metacognitive strategies are regarded as advanced strategies in all the learning strategies.This study focuses on the application of metacognitive strategies in English listening in the web-based self-access learning environment(WSLE) and tries to provide some references for those students and teachers in the vocational colleges.

An Investigation into the Web-Based Learning in Jiangsu Open University(JSOU)——A case Study of College English

College English is a compulsory course for all registered online learners in Jiangsu Open University and students have been practicing web-based learning instead of face-to-face classes ever since 2014.Questionnaires and interviews are adopted to look into the 4-year-long practice of web-based learning in College English in JSOU.By analyzing the data obtained from both teachers and students,the findings show:(1)web-based learning caters to online learners in that the online learning materials,particularly micro-lessons,are well-designed and easily accessible.(2)web-based learning helps teachers monitor the learning process of online learners and therefore assures the quality of online learning.(3)web-based learning enhances effective learning since students and teachers can communicate conveniently and instantly via online chat rooms and instant messaging software.

On Cognitive Style in English Web-based Autonomous Learning

Since Henry Holec first put forward the term‘Autonomy'in 1980's, autonomous learning has been drawing the universal attention of scholars both at home and abroad. Promoting learners' ability of self-regulated learning has been taken as one of the important goals of modern education. College English autonomous learning based on network environment does not mean free study without any restraints or monitoring, but rather involves the self-monitoring and external monitoring. Meanwhile, different learners may have different cognitive styles in their learning processes, which may have an influence on the improvement of the learners' efficiency in the autonomous language learning. Proper monitoring models coordinating with the students' different field cognitive styles.

LoColms： an innovative approach of enhancing traditional classroom form of education by promoting web-based distance learning in the poorer countries

There have been numerous attempts recently to promote technology based education (Shrestha, 1997) in the poorer third world countries, but so far all these have not provided a sustainable solution as they are either centered and controlled from abroad and relying solely on foreign donors for their sustenance or they are not web-based, which make distribution problematic, and some are not affordable by most of the local population in these places. In this paper we discuss an application, the Local College Learning Management System (LoColms) , which we are developing, that is both sustainable and economical to suit the situation inthese countries. The application is a web-based system, and aims at improving the traditional form of education by empowering the local universities. Its economicability comes from the fact that it is supported by traditional communication technology, the public switching telephone network system, PSTN, which eliminates the need for packet switched or dedicated private virtual networks (PVN) usually required in similar situations. At a later stage, we shall incorporate ontology and paging tools to improve resource sharability and storage optimization in the Proxy Caches (ProCa) and LoColms servers. The system is based on the client/server paradigm and its infrastructure consists of the PSTN, ProCa, with the learning centers accessing the universities by means of point-to-point protocol (PPP) .

Web-based learning in inflammatory bowel diseases:General truths and current specifics

In a field rapidly evolving over the past few years, the management of inflammatory bowel diseases(IBD), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is becoming in-creasingly complex, demanding and challenging. In the recent years, IBD quality measures aiming to improve patients' care have been developed, multiple new medical therapies have been approved, new treatment goals have been set with the "treat--to--target" concept and drug monitoring has been implemented into IBD clinical management. Moreover, patients are increasingly using Internet resources to obtain information about their health conditions. The healthcare professional with an interest in treating IBD patients should deal with all these challenges in everyday practice by establishing, enhancing and maintaining a strong core of knowledge and skills related to IBD. This is an ongoing process and traditionally these needs are covered with additional reading of textbook or journal articles, attendance at meetings or conferences, or at local rounds. Web--based learning resources expand the options for knowledge acquisition and save time and costs as well. In the new era of communications technology, web-based resources can cover the educational needs of both patients and healthcare professionals and can contribute to improvement of disease management and patient care. Healthcare professionals can individually visit and navigate regularly relevant websites and tailor choices for educational activities according to their existing needs. They can also provide their patients with a few certified suitable internet resources. In this review, we explored the Internet using PubMed and Startpage(Google), for web-based IBD--related educational resources aiming to provide a guide for those interested in obtaining certified knowledge in this subject.

Development of an Asynchronous Web Based E-Learning System

Advancements in Information Communication Technology (ICT) have led to several opportunities especially the ones provided by the Internet. Several people are now taking advantage of distance learning courses and in the past few years huge research efforts have been dedicated to the development of distance learning systems. So far, many e-learning systems are proposed and used practically. This paper focused on the development of an asynchronous and interactive Web-based e-learning system. Its primary objective is to develop a fast, reliable, effective and efficient web-based e-learning system that will address the problems associated with the traditional learning system. Succinctly, the paper discusses the design of a system that enhances e-learning where course lecturers can set their courses, tests and quizzes at their convenient time and can track the activities and performance of their students and guide them to acquire knowledge without being obliged to be physically present on the institution campus. The system was designed using PHP as the scripting language, Macromedia Dreamweaver for the web page, MySQL as the database and Apache as the web server. The system was implemented using real data and the result was successful. This system is no doubt a solution to the constraints of the classical learning system and can be used successfully in distance learning, training, and various educational institutions.

Asynchronous and Synchronous Communication in College English Writing in Web-based Learning Environment

In web-based learning environment,College English writing has always been a thorny issue.Here both asynchronous and synchronous communications in college English writing mean the new interactive teaching belief. This paper attempts to do the blending of two in the traditional writing learning and teaching in college English in order to promote a more flexible,efficient and interactive learning environment in accordance with students' interests and needs.

Online Case Based Self-Study Modules as an Adjunct Learning Tool in Otorhinolaryngology: A Pilot Study

Background/Need for innovation: Undergraduate students in Otolaryngology are on the lookout for easy modes of learning which can help them understand concepts better as well as score more in examinations. A need was hence felt to introduce a new learning resource to supplement traditional teaching-learning methods. Methods: Digital, case based self–study modules were prepared using all open source technology and validated by experts in the specialty. The modules were uploaded on a website specifically created for the purpose. They were pilot tested on twenty consenting third year undergraduate (MBBS) students using a crossover design. Post test comprising of multiple choice questions was administered to the students after a period of two weeks. Feedback was obtained from faculty and students. Results: Test scores were found to be significantly higher amongst students who used the learning modules as a supplement to regular bedside teaching (p < 0.001;Wilcoxon signed rank test). Majority of students agreed that the modules helped them gain confidence during internal assessment examinations and would help revision. Conclusions: Online, case based, self-study modules helped students to perform better when used as a supplement to traditional teaching methods. Students agreed that it enabled easy understanding of subject and helped them gain confidence.

English Listening Strategies by College Students in Web-based Self-access Environment

The findings of the present study affirm the value of strategy training.On the one hand,it shows strategy training is valid and feasible.On the other hand,it will benefit both language teachers and students in that it not only helps students become more successful to learn a foreign language but also provides teachers a meaningful way to focus their efforts.However,strategy training in this thesis is tentative,so the present study is subject to several limitations owing to the author’s lack of the experience.

Web-based英语视听说自主学习效果分析

在大学英语对学生语言能力提出更高要求的形势下,新的大学英语教学模式应以课堂教学与在校园网上运行的英语教学软件相结合的自主学习教学模式为主要发展方向。基于局域网的大学英语视听说自主学习实证研究表明,学生的学习效果主要取决于其态度、能力及所处的环境。

基于Agent技术的Web-Based Training应用研究

当前,在各种类型网络在线教育中,最有前途的网络在线教育方式就是“Web-basedTraining(WBT)”,在本文中,提出了一种应用智能代理Agent技术来构造网络在线培训系统的新模式。这种智能代理Agent可以记录在线学习活动,根据学员的学习过程,自动调整学习内容,提供更合适的学习策略,引导学员的学习过程,为学员完成在线学习提供捷径。

影像科数字化趋势下的医学影像E-learning网络教学平台研究

对影像科数字化趋势下的医学影像有效利用E-learning网络教学平台进行教学的途径进行研究,通过查阅相关的文献资料,根据教学经验对医学影像E-learning网络教学平台进行研究,对E-learning网络教学平台的要素、在教学中的优势以及平台建设重点进行分析,最终得出医学影像科有效利用E-learning平台时教学的途径,揭示医学影像教学应从对平台教学中的形式和内容进行妥善处理、对学生的学习情况进行及时监督以及E-learning平台上的内容要符合学生需求的三个角度来对E-learning平台进行有效利用。

具有情感交互功能的智能E-learning系统

分析了网络教学中普遍存在的情感缺失问题。将模糊情感技术应用于网络教学,构建了以Agent为核心的智能E-learning系统,实现了个性化教学和学习者情感识别;系统以模糊数学为基础构建在线学习评价系统,利用智能Agent及时捕捉学生在线学习时的情感信息和学习状态,并根据学习者的不同学习状态和学习评价结果及时做出情绪反应。

高校教师对E-learning的认知和理解的调查研究

目前我国许多高校正在积极实施E-learning,以促进教学方式的转变和教学模式的改革。教师是推动E-learning的主要力量,他们对E-learning的认知、理解和态度很大程度上影响到了E-learning能否成功有效地实施。通过对从事E-learning的高校教师的深度访谈内容的分析研究,该文就教师对E-learning的认识、理解以及实践中的体验和存在的困难进行了详细地论述,以期对进一步推动E-learning的实施提供有益的借鉴和参考。

基于E-learning的高校图书馆嵌入式教学服务研究

论文从E-learning及高校图书馆嵌入式教学服务的现状入手,分析了高校图书馆基于E-learning的嵌入式教学服务的主要模式,提出E-learning环境下高校图书馆开展嵌入式教学服务应建立图书馆与教师及学校相关部门的合作机制,保持高效地协作;鼓励学科馆员积极参加培训,提升自身素质;及时评估,改进教学效果,提高教学质量。

Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis Based on a Semantic Rule-Based Modeling and Reasoning Approach

Alzheimer’s disease(AD)is a very complex disease that causes brain failure,then eventually,dementia ensues.It is a global health problem.99%of clinical trials have failed to limit the progression of this disease.The risks and barriers to detecting AD are huge as pathological events begin decades before appearing clinical symptoms.Therapies for AD are likely to be more helpful if the diagnosis is determined early before the final stage of neurological dysfunction.In this regard,the need becomes more urgent for biomarker-based detection.A key issue in understanding AD is the need to solve complex and high-dimensional datasets and heterogeneous biomarkers,such as genetics,magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),cerebrospinal fluid(CSF),and cognitive scores.Establishing an interpretable reasoning system and performing interoperability that achieves in terms of a semantic model is potentially very useful.Thus,our aim in this work is to propose an interpretable approach to detect AD based on Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis ontology(ADDO)and the expression of semantic web rule language(SWRL).This work implements an ontology-based application that exploits three different machine learning models.These models are random forest(RF),JRip,and J48,which have been used along with the voting ensemble.ADNI dataset was used for this study.The proposed classifier’s result with the voting ensemble achieves a higher accuracy of 94.1%and precision of 94.3%.Our approach provides effective inference rules.Besides,it contributes to a real,accurate,and interpretable classifier model based on various AD biomarkers for inferring whether the subject is a normal cognitive(NC),significant memory concern(SMC),early mild cognitive impairment(EMCI),late mild cognitive impairment(LMCI),or AD.

数字化趋势下医学微生物学E-learning教学平台的启示

E-learning(electroniclearning)教学平台是指利用网络技术通过数字化资源开展教学的一种全新的教学模式。为了整合丰富的教学资源、激发学生学习兴趣、培养学生的自主学习能力,文章对医学微生物学E-learning教学平台建设的现状和实施情况进行研究,着重探讨了医学微生物学E-learning教学平台的构建要素、建设重点、优势和注意事项,以期进一步促进医学微生物学的教学模式改革。