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The purpose of the project is to examine how electronic discussion groups might be used to enhance the development of critical thinking students in a Bachelor of Education science education course. The first section of the paper is a discussion of ...

The purpose of this paper is to document the process of developing an online graduate course in Education within a learner-centred curricular framework. Current and future computer technology has the potential to significantly effect the manner in ...

To address the increasing demands placed on adults entering today's workforce, this study involved the development of an instructional approach designed to teach adults strategies for writing effectively in an electronic context through a...

One of the challenges in teacher education is to prepare pre-service teachers to think critically about pedagogically sound ways to integrate computer technology into curriculum. A further challenge that involves a greater degree of innovation, is...

Upon entering workforce literacy programs, learners bring with them an array of experiences with and attitudes toward literacy. Within this consideration of literacy, technology often plays a significant role in both the lives of program...

As electronic writing gains increasing prevalence in today's society, workforce literacy educators are faced with new challenges to provide learners with opportunities for communicating within electronic contexts. With this, writing assessment in...

Many workplaces require individuals to collaborate electronically to solve on-the-job problems with others who may be down the hall, in a building close-by, or in another geographical place altogether. As a consequence, adult literacy programs...

In many cases individuals are placed in front of a computer in the workplace, and with little or no guidance, expected to break into the cycle of being able to communicate effectively with others. For many, the task can be overwhelming. However,...

Using computer based technology to support literacy learning has been embraced enthusiastically be some, outwardly rejected by others and examined cautiously by many. What remains a concern is how to ensure that the computer is used in a...

As the workforce of the 21st century becomes increasingly reliant on electronic communication, it is essential that workforce preparation programs include authentic opportunities for learners to improve their literacy skills for writing in...