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Title- Three techniques for competitive lab activities based on project-oriented learning in ICT

Abstract- Laboratory work is one of the most important activities in technical degrees. In these classes, students learn while carry in gout tasks similar to those they could encounter in a professional environment. These activities help to streng then the theoretical principles while allowing the students to develop useful skills for their careers. In this paper, we present three experiences (LabBattle, LabRace, and Lab Triathlon) in the organization of practical activities based on the paradigms of competitiveness and project-orientedlearning (POL). The goal of these techniques is to immerse the students in anenvironment as real as possible. In suchscenarios, it is often important to be first, to think like the ́badguy` or to keep confidentiality. After three years applying these techniques we have observed a great motivation and excellent competences in the students. Moreover, cheating has been less frequent than in other types of lab assignments.

Index Terms- Competition, Laboratories, Collaborativework, IT engineering, POL

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Title- RedTIC Colombia: A Web TV model designed to support primary school teachers training programs in Colombia.

Abstract- This paper presents an educational WebTV System designed to study how video online may contribuye to the application of innovative didactic models to support primary school teachers training programs using a distance’learning approach.

Index Terms- Video online, Web TV, T-learning, teachers training, social media.

Title- T-learning for disabled people

Abstract- This paper describes a t-learning system based on Moodle and specially adapted to people with disabilities. The technical architecture is based on Home Theater Personal Computers, which perfectly merge the TV and Internet worlds. The system described has been tested by COGAMI, an association that gathers more than 20,000 disabled people. The technical architecture, the t-learning services provided and the results of the case study are described in this article.

Index Terms- accessibility, moodle, t-learning, assistive technologies.

Title- A Tool to Support Early Childhood Education through Television.

Abstract- In Early Childhood Education we need to share information between the school and the family’s home. This would ensure a common and shared educational environment, which is essential at this stage. This paper describes a platform based on interactive TV technologies that supports coordinated activities at home and at the school. Semantic technologies are used to provide recommendations based on the child’s profile and the learning objectives, altogether with support to side services (e.g. feeding, medical care). Currently, the system is fully operative from a Nintendo Wii with a working prototype already available for Google TV.

Index Terms- early childhood education, interactive television, semantic technologies, service oriented architecture

Title- Interactive services and Accessibility in the Digital Television, an opportunity to reduce the digital gap

Abstract- By having implemented digital terrestrial television (DTT) in Latin American countries and taking into account their ability to develop interactive services, new possibilities have been opened for improved connectivity in rural areas and those with difficult access by using applications that enable ubiquitous communication. In order to transfer the existing knowledge from Spain and Europe, the network "Melisa" have been created aiming to exchange technologies, devices and knowledge to build a better accessibility for people with disabilities to DTT services, developing measures to support and improve the quality of interactive services and accessibility to DTT in the region.

Index Terms- Social implications of technology, Digital TV, Handicapped aids, South America

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Title- Innovation Network: Videoconferencing as Resource in Teaching Support and Autonomous Learning

Abstract- The Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia has been collaborating with Utah Valley University creating “online videoconferences” held in both universities. This project was intended to promote autonomous learning and to improve videoconference’ structure, helping students with their foreign language competences. Every participant must assess their own Teaching Perspective and Learning Style, the quality of the resources used during the videoconference, and their satisfaction level. In order to evaluate teaching style, thematic and the videoconference as channel and/or learning resource, has been created and validate a new instrument. Partial results show the success of this initiative for the number of participants and viewers of the tutorials, and constructive feedback for a future improved version of this project.

Index Terms- Distance learning, Educational Technology, online communities, Videoconferencing.

Title- Augmented Reality: an alternative methodology in primary education in Nicaragua.

Abstract- Internet and Information Technology (IT), with particular reference to all mobile devices and applications, have enjoyed an unprecedented exponential growth in recent years. Higher education has not kept out of this technological revolution. Traditional educational approaches provide to new technologies a decisive role in improving the teaching and learning processes. In this sense, Augmented Reality is presented as a strong candidate, because it facilitates understanding of complex phenomena by integrating computer-generated information into real-world. This technology is projected in the field of Latin America higher education as a trend could significantly transform the cognitive experiences of the university. However, the knowledge and the applicability of this technology in teaching is minimal, given the nature and stage of development, in addition to its low incidence in areas of daily society. The development of educational initiatives that make use of Augmented Reality, and its popularization among primary school children will contribute to its definitive consolidation in the university community.

Index Terms- Augmented Reality, Primary education, Higher education, Ibero-America, COMARFAREM, UNAN- Managua FAREM-Matagalpa.