Lecture Notes in Computer Science- P81:This year, we received about 170 submissions to ICWL 2008. There were a total of 52 full papers, representing an acceptance rate of about 30%, plus one invited paper accepted for inclusion in this LNCS proceedings. The authors of these accepted papers | A Sociogram Analysis on Group Interaction in an Online Discussion Forum 389 18. Sun X. Reflection on traditional education approach of Chinese higher education. Journal of Finance and Economics S2 7-8 2001 19. Zhao J. Group knowledge building in a blended e-learning environment in Chinese higher education Modelling implementation and evaluation. Unpublished doctoral thesis the University of Sheffield 2006 20. Zhao J. Collaborative e-tutoring in an intercultural e-learning course A case study. In Li H. Shi G. Wang Q. Zhao Y. eds. Research in IT and education A multidisciplinary perspective. Beijing Normal University Press Beijing 2007 21. Nachmias R. Segev L. Students use of content in web-supported academic courses. Internet and Higher Education 6 145-157 2003 22. Mullen . Tallent-Runnels . Student outcomes and perceptions of instructors demands and support in online and traditional classrooms. Internet and Higher Education 9 257-266 2006 Another Dimension of Web-Based Learning Psychological Bestirring Zhiwen Wang Zhejiang Education Institute 140 Wensan Road Hangzhou . China 310012 wendellwhz@ Abstract. The concepts of psychological bestirring and psychological distance in web-based learning situation are proposed. Their significance and effects are examined. An online learning performance model is constructed which employs psychological bestirring as a new factor independent of the factor of information stimulation. Logistic equation and curve is suggested as its fundamental mathematic model. The model was then used to explain the restriction of psychological distance on the usually overestimated advantages of distance education especially the massive scale and the asynchronous learning opportunity. It is also argued for that the web-based learning framework provides the highest potential to enhance psychological bestirring among different forms of non-face-to-face learning because of its close integration with BBS chat room email instant .
