Blogs Summary for Abstracts of Dissertations
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Summary - Abstracts of Dissertations
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
20100930 - Zhu, open source LMS
An open source based learning management system by Zhu, Mingwei, M.C.S., My Interest: 1) LMS – Learning Management System. 2) Requirements of LMS. 3) Design of LMS. 4) Implementation of LMS. Action: To read the Dissertation in future. Background A learning management system (LMS) is a software system designed to allow instructors to post and manage learning materials online in order to be accessed by students and other users. A complete LMS will provide a rich learning environment that might include course materials, tracking of students' progress and communication methods. Open source software, which can be obtained freely, is often used to replace the expensive commercial software because of its high quality and low cost. Research Goal In this thesis, an open source based LMS called e-ERC has been developed for educators of Education Resource Centres (ERCs) in eastern This thesis describes the process of designing and implementing e-ERC. Work Done A review of the literature surrounding issues related to e-learning and open source software has been undertaken. The requirements of e-ERC have been captured and analyzed. A Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) based LMS e-ERC has been designed and implemented based on the requirements. The resulting system allows teachers and personnel of the ERCs to create teaching materials, organize them in a meaningful structure, and publish them to the public through the Internet. Comments: Softcopy Dissertation is scanned version; cannot copy and paste; difficult to blog about it. Chapter 2 Background …… 2.2 Overview of E-Learning ……. 2.2.4 E-Learning and Learning Management System 2.2 Open Source …….. 2.3 Human-Computer Interaction ……… Chapter 3 System Requirements of e-ERC ............ 3.2 Functional Requirements ……. 3.4 Non-Functional Requirements ……. Chapter 4 Design of e-ERC Chapter 5 Implementation of e-ERC
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20100930 - Yaw, Evaluation of E-Learning...Kirkpatrick model
An evaluation of e-learning in industry at Level Three based upon the Kirkpatrick model by Yaw, Dorothy Carole, Ph.D., Indiana State University, 2005 , 136 pages; AAT 3199443 My Interest: 1) E-Learning. 2) Effectiveness. 3) Kirkpatrick evaluation model. 4) Phillips evaluation model. 5) E-Learning vs Classroom Learning. 6) ANOVA. 7) t-test. Action: To read the Dissertation in future. Research Goal In this study, the researcher examined the effectiveness of e-learning in the industrial setting at Level 3 based upon the Kirkpatrick model and compared e-learning to traditional classroom learning. Methodology An experimental research study was conducted at a Midwestern manufacturing facility with the researcher designing, developing, and evaluating an OSHA safety training program. The Human Resource/Safety Manager facilitated the training for all employees with one-half taking the training as e-learners and one-half taking the training as classroom learners. After the training was completed, the evaluations were analyzed by the researcher using the Windows ® version 13 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences ( SPSS). Statistical analysis of the data collected consisted of an analysis of variance (ANOVA) and an Independent Sample t-test. The results were reported in chart and graphical form. Level 3 evaluation was conducted one month post-training using a Supervisor focus group. Results Discussion The statistical analysis of the data indicated that e-learners were transferring the training 79.63% of the time while classroom learners were transferring the training 80.46% of the time. The statistical analysis further indicated that there was no significant difference in transfer of training at Level 3 between e-learners and classroom learners. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW E-Learning Defined Benefits of E-Learning …… Barriers to E-Learning Learning Management Systems …… Standards for E-Learning E-Learning Models A Basic E-Learning Needs Analysis Model ADDIE Model Four Tier Learning Model Evaluation of E-Learning Return of Investment Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model Phillips Evaluation Model …… 3. METHODOLOGY |
20100930 - Womble, E-Learning:...Learner Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, Usefulness
E-learning: The relationship among learner satisfaction, self-efficacy, and usefulness by Womble, Joy Chastity, Ph.D., My Interest: 1) E-Learning. 2) Reliability and Validity. 3) Usefulness. 4) Learner Satisfaaction. Action: To read the Dissertation in future. The problem. The year 2000 marked a new era of growth for online learning (American Society for Training & Development, 2002). Implementing e-learning is common practice in public and private sectors (Zimmerman, 2001). Training mandates are central among the factors fueling this upsurge (Tucker, 2005). Although an increasing number of organizations are developing e-learning strategies to address their training needs, exploring online learning theoretically and identifying key factors that will enhance its effectiveness is necessary. While previous research studies have examined student satisfaction in a distance-learning environment, this topic has not been given adequate attention (Biner, Dean & Mellinger, 1994). Despite the growing convergent research threads on e-learning (Davis, 1989; Malhotra & Galletta, 1999; Wang, 2003), few have strong theoretical foundations (Salas & Cannon-Bowers, 2001). Social learning theory and attitude-behavior theory can aid in developing guidelines for creating elearning training. The present research measured the relationships among learner satisfaction, self-efficacy, and usefulness within an elearning context. Method. The sample consisted of 440 government agency employees in the They were asked to complete a demographics survey and three scales, Mungania's (2004) E-learning Self-Efficacy Scale, Davis' (1993) Perceived Usefulness Scale, and Wang's (2003) Electronic Learner Satisfaction Instrument. These were used to measure the relationships among employees' perceptions of self-efficacy, usefulness, and satisfaction of e-learning. LITERATURE REVIEW E-Learning in Organizations Satisfaction: An Indication of E-Learning Success Self-Efficacy Self-Efficacy and Performance E-Learning Self-Efficacy Computer Self-Efficacy Internet Self-Efficacy Usefulness Usefulness and Technology Use and Acceptance E-Learning Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, and Usefulness Research Questions and Hypotheses Definition of Jey Terms CHAPTER II: METHODS …… Instrumentation E-Learning Self Efficacy Scale Reliability and Validity Internet Self-Efficacy Scale Reliability and Validity Computer User Self-Efficacy Scale Reliability and Validity Perceived Usefulness Scale Reliability and Validity E-Learner Satisfaction Scale Reliability and Validity ………
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20100930 - Tai, Corporate E-Learning...
Corporate e-learning: How e-learning is created in three large corporations by Tai, Luther, Ed.D., University of My Interest: 1) Effectiveness of e-learning. 2) E-Learning. 3) E-Learning development. 4) E-Learning implementation. 5) Conceptual framework. Action: To read the Dissertation in future. Research Goal This dissertation is a case study examining in depth how e-learning is Methodology All three are large Fortune 500 companies with strong learning cultures. They are early adopters in use of e-learning for training their global workforce. Research includes a review of literature on e-learning, books and articles written about e-learning at GE, IBM and Verizon, internal company documents and forty interviews by the author. Research Questions This paper addresses the following questions: Why e-learning? How is e-learning developed? How is e-learning implemented? How do corporations determine effectiveness of elearning? What are the lessons learned? Findings The author finds that elearning has already made a significant difference in GE, IBM, and Verizon on how their employees learn and how they work as evidenced by each company's significant level of adoption. E-learning is a tool to be used along with other means of learning. The key is to make sure that it is the best way to learn for a particular application. It is a way to save costly face-to-face time for optimal use. There is no one size that fits all. GE, IBM and Verizon each has its own unique e-learning solutions. Strategic vision, clear business objectives, well defined learning organization, strong leadership, corporate support, prudent use of elearning, quality of content, ease of access, interoperability, accountability of learners and instructors, and a well defined measurement system all matter. Successful integration of these ingredients is essentially for effective e-learning. Ignoring any of these key ingredients can lead to failure. Each company has its own rationale and approach to using e-learning. Each company provides a unique context for leveraging e-learning to train its employees. Each has been successful in using e-learning in its own right. Research Output This research paper analyzes the e-learning experiences of these three companies in the context of their business objectives and business environments. They collectively provide a rich context on how e-learning is created in corporations. Their experiences and lessons learned should serve as an important guide to those who are implementing e-learning. Comments: Softcopy Dissertation is scanned version; cannot copy and paste; difficult to blog about it. CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW Why e-learning How is e-learning developed? How is e-learning implemented? How is effectiveness determined by corporations? What are lessons learned? What are lessons learned in higher education? CHAPTER 3 FRAMEWORKS and METHODS Conceptual Framework ……... CHAPTER 4 GE CHAPTER 5 IBM CHAPTER 6 VERIZON
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