Abstract: The tutorial begins with basic information about the amateur radio communications and continues with studying one of the most popular computer-related radio communication modes: the VHF/UHF and HF "packet-radio" (other popular modes, like "amtor", "pactor", "g-tor", "clover" etc. are also mentioned as the options). The tutorial discusses (with examples) on how to choose hardware and software needed for establishing the amateur radio links - from either home or work - and how to maintain them at low cost. Finally, the tutorial leads the audience to build an AMUNET - the Amateur Radio University Network - a grid of radio stations within or between universities` campuses and surrounding schools. The AMUNET may also be a low-cost solution for education institutions in rural areas and developing countries.

Plenary Lecture II

“E-learning activities at the University of Bari”

Professor Sebastiano IMPEDOVO
Full Professor of Operating Systems and of Intelligent Systems.
University of Bari Via E. Orabona, 04
70126 Bari – ITALY

Abstract: In this plenary lecture the description of the results of three main projects : Rete Puglia, SCORE and PROTEO projects is presented. More specifically the activities promoted and developed both for distance learning and e-learning are focused. The infrastructures that have been already realized are described and the results of the experimental use of the systems and platform are shown. At the end some considerations on the role of distance learning and e-learning activities to introduce everybody into the global village are stressed.

Plenary Lecture III

Quantity and Quality in Engineering Education and Research

Professor Gurumurthy Vijayan Iyer
Deemed University
36, Venkatesh Nagar Main Road
Virugambakkam, Chennai-600 092,
INDIA

Abstract :- Engineering education and research becomes an international service, which concerns both quantity and quality assurance mechanisms. That is quantity in terms of access to engineering education and quality in terms of relevance and degree of academic excellence. There is a great challenge indeed for internationalization of engineering education and research by the institutions with relevant to the current and projected needs of our society and industries. Their academic potential, credibility and excellence have to grow with respect to time. The ideas and ideals of the institutions should evolve and change with respect to trends worldwide, international and national requirements. Our current engineering education must adopt open, transparent and efficient system so as to produce value added knowledgeable trained human power. Both quantity and quality shall depend up on curriculum aspects, teaching-learning process, performance evaluation, productivity of faculty, staff and students, research and development, consultancy and extension, students’ support and progression, educational innovations, enhancement strategies, plans for institutional growth, feedback from stake holders, innovations in the organization, management and communication.

Plenary Lecture IV

Education in Intelligent Military Systems

Professor Nikos E. Mastorakis
Military Institutes of University Education (ASEI)
Hellenic Naval Academy,
Terma Hatzikyriakou, 18539, Piraeus, Greece

Abstract :- In this lecture, we present an overview of Education of Intelligent Military Systems. We present various ideas and proposals for education on Warfare organization, task designations, task elements, fleet management etc..

SESSION: E-Learning and e-assessment

Chair: Andonios Andreatos, Aurel Vlaicu

Improve learning achievement in Engineering Metallurgy Course by Online Asynchronous learning	S. Nansaarng, S. Kaewkuekool, S. Siripattanakunkajorn	533-128
Advanced Concepts for Interactive Learning	Aurel Vlaicu, Sanda Porumb, Cosmin Porumb, Bogdan Orza	533-133
Design and development of a blended learning module template for on-campus and distance learning in civil engineering	Mr. Yacine Abbes, Dr Magd Abdel Wahab, Dr. Marcus Matthews Dr. Steve Rowett, Miss Victoria Simpson, Mr. Anthony Thorne	533-123
e-Xaminer: Electronic Examination System	Andreatos & N. Doukas	533-108
Applied Policies for Lifelong Leaning in Greece: The Opportunity of E-Learning for Large Adult Populations	Konstantinos Siassiakos, Ioannis Sagias, Athina Lazakidou, George Mavrommatis, Georgia Lazakidou-Kafetzi	533-179
Architecture for Teaching Computer Ethics within an e-learning Environment	George Rigopoulos, Ioannis Keklikoglou, Nikolaos V. Karadimas, C. Economou	533-099
Leadership and training process for building a R&D group in SMEs of developing countries	Diana Calva Mendez, Alejandro Landa Quezada, Mario Lehman	533-167
A model for the growth of Mexican SMEs based on the education of their human capital	Diana Calva Mendez, Alejandro Landa Quezada, Mario Lehman	533-168

SESSION: Engineering Education Reforms

Chair: Paul Dan Brindasu, Avgoustos A. Tsinakos

Students perception towards an introduction to engineering course using the OBE approach at the national university of Malaysia	Azami Zaharim, Ibrahim Ahmad, Khalim Abdul Rashid, Hassan Basri, Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, Abdul Halim Ismail	533-163
Including Cooperative Online Learning at Subject Level on a Mechanical Engineering Course	Isabel S. Carvalho, Bill Williams	533-174
A Result Model for Scenarized Learning Activities	Guillaume Durand, Christian Martel	533-158
Engineering Education Reforms Using Concept Mapping	Chao boon Teo, Robert kheng leng Gay	533-170
Wiki and Student Models-a handshake in Distance Education field?	Avgoustos A. Tsinakos	533-176
Contribution to the Monitoring of Diploma Project Activities	Paul Dan Brindasu , Livia Dana Beju, Calin Brindasu	533-145

SESSION: Management of Engineering Education

Chair: Kazuhisa Seta, Livia Dana Beju

Efficient Methods to Improve the Productivity of a Teacher and Quality of Lectures in Teacher Educational Institutions	Gurumurthy Vijayan Iyer, Nikos E. Mastorakis	535-413
Quantity and Quality in Engineering Education and Research	Gurumurthy Vijayan Iyer, Nikos E. Mastorakis	535-414
Integrating learning management and knowledge management systems	Inga Beleviciute, Irma Sileikiene	533-111
Nursing Task Ontology Based Learning System Re-design for Enabling Adaptive On-Demand Learning Environment	Kazuhisa Seta, Yukie Majima, Yoichiro So	533-154
Contribution on the Efficiency of Doctoral Activities	Dan Paul Brindasu, Livia Dana Beju, Sorin Borza	533-141
Total Quality Management in Engineering Education	Efthimia Staiou	533-137
Interactive educational system for dynamic Bayesian decision-making	Evgenia Suzdaleva, Petr Nedoma	533-106
Inequalities in the era of Knowledge	Lambros Stavrou , Anastasia Makratzi	533-182
A study of the correlation between grades and levels of difficulty for a statistics course at the faculty of engineering of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	Azami Zaharim, Ahmad Kamal Ariffin Mohd Ihsan, Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor & Abdul Halim Ismail	533-173

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

SESSION: Electrical & Electronic Engineering Education

Chair: Salvador Bracho, Nicola Pitrone

Microelectronic Interactive Distance Course with On-line Measurement Laboratory	M. Martinez, M. A. Allende, R. Mozuelos, S. Bracho	533-126
An alternating practical pedagogical approach for sensors and actuators teaching: "learning through a multi thematic mini rolling robot design project"	Ph. Dondon, J. M. Micouleau , G. Leroyer	533-102
EVEA: A Virtual Space of Analog Electronics and its Applications	Angel Cuadras, Roberto Ernesto Serrano, Gemma Hornero	533-114
Application of New Didactic Techniques "PQRST" to teach difficult subjects in Telecommunication Engineering	Francisco Alvarez, Carlos Blanco	533-105
Enhancing Training on Three-Phase System Measurements	Bruno Ando', Salvatore Baglio, Nicola Pitrone, Nicolo' Savalli	533-177
Using Transistor Roles in Teaching CMOS Integrated Circuits	George Kliros, Antonios Andreatos	533-116

SESSION: Cultural and social activities in Education

Chair: Sol Neeman, Mariano Savelski

A Synergistic Interaction between Industry, Academia, and Government with a Focus on Green Engineering Undergraduate Education	Mariano J. Savelski, C. Stewart Slater, Robert P. Hesketh	533-155
The innovative development of bamboo furniture in Thailand	V. Laemlaksakul, S. Kaewkuekool	533-127
A study of employers' satisfaction of engineering graduates in Malaysia	M.Z. Omar, N.A. Nik Mohamed, A. Zaharim, S. Abdullah, S. M. Haris, A. Hassan & H. Basri	533-160
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Pollution Prevention and Sustainability	Kauser Jahan; Mariano Savelski	533-124
Intercultural Competence via Collaborative Tools	Georgia Lazakidou-Kafetzi, Konstantinos Siassiakos, Athina Lazakidou, George Mavrommatis	533-180
Does marketing contradict intuition?	Arie Maharshak, David Pundak	533-144
Order and Disorder, Entropy in Math,Science, Nature and the Arts	Sol Neeman, Arie Maharshak	533-159
Organizational culture of an engineering faculty within a classical university	Dan Maniu Duse, Carmen Sonia Duse	533-107
Web based teaching about complex cultural building	Giovanni Dimauro, Sebastiano Impedovo, Giuseppe Pirlo	533-122

Thursday, July 13, 2006

SESSION: Methods and Tools for Managing Learning Objects

Chair: Marie-Hilone Abel, Laroussi Mona

Building Geo-referenced Learning Objects with Mobile Multimedia Book	Claude Moulin, Andrea Piras	533-146
E-learning portal based on the IMS consortium specifications	Jamal-Eddine el Khamlichi, Jean-Pierre Pecuchet, Francoise Guegot	533-143
MemoNote, a semantic and personal memory tool based on annotations made on pedagogical documents	Cyrille Desmoulins, Faiçal Azouaou	533-152
Towards Distributed Learning Organizational Memories	Marie-Helene Abel, Claude Moulin, Dominique Lenne	533-149
FreeLOms: supporting the collaborative evolution of "open learning objects"	M. Gentile, D. Taibi, M. Allegra and G. Fulantelli	533-147
A multi-layer, metadata driven approach enhancing SCORM to support adaptive and mobile learning objects	Drira Rim, Laroussi Mona, Derycke Alain, Ben Ghezala Henda	533-153

SESSION: Innovation in Education

Chair: Sebastiano Impedovo

The "RETE PUGLIA" Centre: A Laboratory for distance learning and e-learning in the Apulia Region (Italy).	Sebastiano Impedovo	533-140
A Feedback-based Framework for Continuous Evaluation of e-Learning Activities	Sebastiano Impedovo, Raffaele Modugno, Giuseppe Pirlo	533-112
Studying the Historic Apulian Places through Images	Vittoria Bosna	533-138
Advanced Methodologies for Student's Tests on e-Learning Courses: e-Examinations	Sebastiano Impedovo, Maria Grazia Lucchese, Giuseppe Pirlo	533-109
Starting up a LMS at the University of Bari to support e-learning activities	Donato Impedovo, Giovanni Dimauro, Raffaele Modugno	533-110
START TO TRANSLATE A new Didactical Unit in the e-learning Course of Latin Language at the University of Bari	Palma Camastra, Paolo Fedeli, Maria Rosaria Grattagliano, Maria Grazia Lucchese	533-136
A project of Human Anatomy e-learning	MS. Di Comite, V. Fanelli, A. Favia	533-135
An Educational Help Desk Model for Mobile Environments	George Mavrommatis, Athina Lazakidou, Konstantinos Siassiakos, Georgia Lazakidou-Kafetzi	533-178