iDEC2011 Full Schedules

The International Distance Education Conference (iDEC) 2011

Conference Theme:

"Open Distance Learning: Achieving Sustainable Development for the Bottom Billion"

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Note: First mentioned name – presenter (& his/her affiliation)

DAY ONE             (Monday, September 12, 2011)

CS-1a     (Andaman Grand Ballroom 1)

Theme: Distance Learning Materials

Session Chair:    Assoc. Prof. Mustafa F. F. Wajidi              

1.            Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 1999 – 2009

Roosfa Hashim (Dr.), Centre for General Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

2.            The Application of Delphi Technique in Distance Education Research   

Nailul Morad Mohd Nor (Dr.), School of Distance Education, USM

3.            The Effectiveness E-Learning Portal: Learning Materials              

Munirah Rosli (Ms.), Issham Ismail, Azidah Abu Ziden & Hanysah Baharum, School of Distance Education, USM

4.            The Role of Electronic Resources in Strengthening Open and Distance Learning in Rwanda Higher Learning Institutions       

Prosper Ndayi Birama, Department of Open and Distance Learning, National University of Rwanda

CS-1b    (Andaman Grand Ballroom 2)

Theme: Challenges for Distance Education Institutions

Session Chair:    Dr. George Teoh Boon Sai

1.            Dropouts: A Challenge to Distance Education Institutions – A Study in Tamil Nadu, India             

V.P. Matheswaran (Dr.), Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Madras, Chennai

2.            40 Year of Distance Education in USM – The Challenges and Changes    

K. Ramanathan Kalimuthu (Assoc. Prof.), School of Distance Education, USM     

3.            Part-time Programme at Osun State College of Education, Ilesa; Prospects and Challenges        

Oyeleke Oluniyi (Mr.) & Oluwadare Oludolapo Oluyemi, Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Nigeria

4.            Challenges Faced by an Institution of Higher Learning in Providing the Support for Teaching & Learning at a Distance             

Nazirah Ahmad Azli (Assoc. Prof.), School of Distance Education, USM

CS-2a     (Andaman Grand Ballroom 1)

Theme: ODL teaching practices & Lifelong Learning

Session Chair:    Assoc. Prof. K. Ramanathan a/l Kalimuthu

1.            The Effects of ICT used in teaching and learning on Students’ Achievement in Science Subject in a Primary School               

Robitah Spian (Ms.), Azidah Abu Ziden, Issham Ismail & K. Kumutha, mobilelearning@usm, Universiti Sains Malaysia

2.            The Value of Distance Education Degrees in Career Development          

Yen Siew Hwa (Dr.), Puvaneswary Murugaiah, Saw Kim Guan, Nailul Morad Mohd Nor, Mohd Nain Hj. Awang, Surjani Soetardjo & Wan Asna Wan Mohd, School of Distance Education, USM

3.            Pendidikan Sepanjang Hayat: Satu Analisis dari Perspektif Islam             

Shaik Abdullah Hassan Mydin (Dr.) & Siti Mariam Abdullah, School of Distance Education, USM

4.            A Study of Efl Libyan Undergraduates at Al-Merghib University: Metacognitive Reading Strategies       

Jainambu M D Mohd Sultan (Ms.), Azidah Abu Ziden, Issham Ismail & Robea Mansur Milad, mobilelearning@usm, Universiti Sains Malaysia

CS-2b    (Andaman Grand Ballroom 2)

Theme: Learning based on Internet

Session Chair:    Dr. Norziani Dahalan@Omar

1.            E-Forum as A Motivational Tool to Achieve Excellent Performance        

Adi Syahid Mohd Ali (Mr.), Azidah Abu Ziden, Issham Ismail & Mimi Malini, mobilelearning@usm, Universiti Sains Malaysia

2.            The Impact of Internet Usage on Academic Performance among Business and Accounting Students      

Shuhaimi Jaafar (Mr.), Nur Suriana Awaludin, Nor Suhaily Bakar & Nima Chansiwet, Selangor International Islamic University College, SIIUC Malaysia

3.            Using ICT to Support the Curriculum in Education           

Hanysah Baharum (Ms.), Issham Ismail, Azidah Abu Ziden & Nizuwan Azman, School of Distance Education, USM

4.            Integrating Facebook Games in Classroom Teaching      

Muhammad Faizal Abdul Rahman (Mr.), Azidah Abu Ziden & Issham Ismail, mobilelearning@usm, Universiti Sains Malaysia

DAY TWO            (Tuesday, September 13, 2011)

CS-3a     (Andaman Grand Ballroom 1)

Theme: Support Service for Distant Learners     

Session Chair:    Mr. Shahrier Pawanchik

1.            A Study on the Attitude of the Distant Learners towards Student Support Service Systems with Special Reference to Self-Instructional Materials 

C. Vijayalakshmi & V.P. Matheswaran (Dr.), Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Madras, Chennai

2.            Mentor Online: Students Social Ability and Their Openness to E-mentoring      

Norziani Dahalan@Omar (Dr.), Hasmawati Hassan & Hanafi Atan, School of Distance Education, USM

3.            Experiences in the Preservation of Local Knowledge and Indigenous Practices using eLearning Tools   

Dave E. Marcial, College of Computer Studies, Silliman University

4.            Emotional Intelligence of Distance Learners at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia       

George Teoh Boon Sai & Agnes Liau Wei Lin, School of Distance Education, USM

CS-3b    (Andaman Grand Ballroom 2)

Theme: Teaching of Mathematics & Science

Session Chair:    Dr. Zarina Md Nor

1.            Exploring Primary and Secondary School Students Perception towards Online Mathematics Tuition: A Case Study               

Ooi Chin Yit (Mr.), School of Education & Cognitive Science, Asia e-University, & Lim Chap Sam, School of Educational Studies, USM

2.            Mathematica® as a tool for studying Mathematics in Distance Learning Environment   

Mohamad Faisal Abd. Karim (Mr.) & Anton Abdulbasah Kamil, School of Distance Education, USM

3.            Enhancing Teaching and Learning of Political Science Using On-Line Source Material

K. Ramanathan Kalimuthu (Assoc. Prof.) & Khairiah Salwa Mokhtar, School of Distance Education, USM

4.            Effect of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) on Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Science

Rabia Tabassum (Assoc. Prof.) & R. A. Farooq, Department of Education, Northern University, Nowshera, Pakistan

CS-3c     (Jintan Room, Level 1)

Theme: ICT in Distance Education           

Session Chair:    Dr. Nailul Morad Mohd Nor

1.            ICT: Medium of Technology Use in Education   

Issham Ismail (Dr.) & Fatariah Zakaria, mobilelearning@usm, Universiti Sains Malaysia

2.            The Effectiveness of the Use of Multimedia Courseware for Islamic Education                

Siti Fatimah Bokhare (Ms.), Azidah Abu Ziden, Issham Ismail & Fadiah Dina, mobilelearning@usm, Universiti Sains Malaysia

3.            Level of ICT Competency among Religious School Teachers

Noor Nazmi Mat Desa (Ms.), Azidah Abu Ziden, Issham Ismail & Hasnah Tamin, mobilelearning@usm, Universiti Sains Malaysia

CS-4a     (Andaman Grand Ballroom 1)

Theme: Blended Learning          

Session Chair:    Dr. Shaik Abdullah Hassan Mydin

1.            Greening the Business Curriculum through Collaborative Learning Spaces: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives               

Kirtana Hariharan (Ms.) and Jeremy B. Williams, Asian International College, Singapore

2.            Introducing Mobile Technology as a Tool for Teaching

Mahalecumy NarayananSamy (Ms.), Issham Ismail & Azidah Abu Ziden, School of Distance Education, USM

3.            Virtual School for Primary and Secondary School Students: Sharing the Experience        

Che Supian Mohamad Nor (Dr.), School of Distance Education, USM

CS-4b    (Andaman Grand Ballroom 2)

Theme: Online Learning Styles

Session Chair:    Dr. Yen Siew Hwa

1.            Technology Experience: Online Accessibility and Internet Access among School Teachers in Penang     

Nurul Azni Mohd Alkasirah (Ms.), Issham Ismail & Nizuwan Azman, School of Distance Education, USM

2.            ICT in Distance Learning/Education        

Siddharth Kumar Pokhriyal (Dr.), Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, India

3.            Factors influencing the diffusion and adoption of e-learning at University Sains Malaysia          

Ng See Kee (Ms.), Bahiyah Omar & Ramli Mohamed, School of Communication, USM

CS-4c     (Jintan Room, Level 1)

Theme: Mobile Technology & Learning               

Session Chair:    Mr. Mohamad Faisal Abd. Karim

1.            Process of Knowledge Construction Algorithms using Mobile Devices and Learning Styles         

Ricardo J. S. Barcelos (Prof.) & Liane M. R. Tarouco, Instituto Federal Fluminense, Brasil

2              Mobile Phones Usage and SMS Learning: Students Acceptance Scenario in Malaysia    

Nadiatul Maisarah Rosley (Ms.), Issham Ismail & Hema Latha Visvernardan, School of Distance Education, USM

3          Potential of Mobile Learning in Enhancing the Knowledge of Waqaf among Muslims   

Nailul Morad Mohd Nor (Dr.), Issham Ismail, Nurul Azni Mhd Alkasirah & Adi Syahid Mohd Ali, School of Distance Education, USM

CS-5a     (Andaman Grand Ballroom 1)

Theme: Global DE - Sharing of Experience          

Session Chair:    Dr. Radziah Adam

1.            A Precise Proposal at Suayed to Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree       Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

Marta Elena Guerra Treviño (Prof.) & Laura del Carmen Mayagoitia Penagos, Open University Division, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, SUA, Mexico

2.            10 Years of Malaysian Journal of Distance Education     

Mohd. Faiz Helmi (Dr.), School of Distance Education, USM

3.            Excellence in Undergraduate Studies via Distance Education Mode: A Sharing of Experience    

Zarina Md Nor (Dr.) & Dalilah Yusoff, School of Distance Education, USM

4.            E-Training Process with Brazilian Professors      

Carla Medeiros y Araujo (Prof.), University of Brasília, Brazil

CS-5b    (Andaman Grand Ballroom 2)

Theme: Characteristics & Behaviour of Distant Learners              

Session Chair:    Dr. John Clayton

1.            Cultural Competency: The Readiness to Embrace New Technology within Distance Learners from University Sains Malaysia             

Thenmolli Gunasegaran (Ms.), Issham Ismail & Hema Latha Visvernardan, School of Distance Education, USM

2.            Spatial Mapping of Enrollment and Demographic Characteristics of Distance Education Students: The Case of Universiti Sains Malaysia            

Noresah Mohd Shariff (Dr.), School of Distance Education, USM

3.            English Needs: English as a Minor Programme for Distance Education Learners

Shahrier Pawanchik (Mr.), Mohd Faiz Hilmi & Meor Azli Ayub, School of Distance Education, USM

4.            The relationship between Self-control Self-effectiveness, academic performance with tendency academic cheating: A case report of a university survey Iran          

Karim Sevari (Mr.) & Ebrahimi Ghavam, University of Payam Nour, Ahvaz, Iran

CS-5c     (Jintan Room, Level 1)

Theme: Teaching Profession     

Session Chair:    Dr. Faridah Jaafar

1.            Effects of Lecturer’s Transactional Presence towards Learners’ Intrinsic Motivation in Learning English as a Second Language through Distance Education  

George Teoh Boon Sai (Dr.), Kathy Belaja & Agnes Liau Wei Lin, School of Distance Education, USM

2.            Internet as a Factor in Influencing Teachers’ Confidence to Use ICT       

Siti Norbaya Azizan (Ms.), Issham Ismail & Nizuwan Azman, School of Distance Education, USM

3.            A Comparative Study of Attitude of In-service and Pre-Service Primary School Teacher towards Their Teaching Profession under Sarav Shiksha Abhiyan (Pb)   

S.K. Dhammi (Dr.), Diet Nabha (Patiala), Punjab (India) Ph.

4.            Adult Student Personalities and Behaviors toward Examination: A Study of USM’s Distance Education Students                

Ab. Rasid Mat Zin (Assoc. Prof.), School of Distance Education, USM

CS-6a     (Andaman Grand Ballroom 1)

Theme: Future of Distance Education   

Session Chair:    Assoc. Prof. Nazirah Ahmad Azli

1.            Fulfilling a Nation’s Development Aspirations via Open and Distance Learning

Mustafa F. F. Wajidi (Assoc. Prof.) & Ku Azam Tuan Lonik, School of Distance Education, USM

2.            Information Technology and New Approaches in Distance Education    

Marzieh Mahmoodi (Mr.) & Davood Karim Zadegan Moghadam, Payam Noor University of Iran

3.            Education for Free: Transforming Higher Education

Ku Azam Tuan Lonik (Dr.), School of Distance Education, USM

CS-6b    (Andaman Grand Ballroom 2)

Theme: Efficiency & Effectiveness of DE             

Session Chair:    Dr. Mohd. Faiz Helmi

1.            Investigating Online Learning Environments Efficiently and Economically          

John Clayton (Dr.), Emerging Technologies Centre, Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand

2.            E-Learning Portal in Distance Education: The Quest for Effectiveness    

Issham Ismail (Dr.) & Siti Sarah Mohd Johari, School of Distance Education, USM

3.            Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Materials on Family Life Education among college Adolescents - A Study     

N. Nagarajan (Assoc. Prof.), Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Madras, Chennai