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The "lessons learned" project uses empirical methods to support quality improvement for several technology integration projects at the University of Calgary. Meeting this goal led to several challenges and discoveries that may be of interest to...

There is a huge demand for mobility in work places and learning environments. To satisfy these needs, handheld devices have become increasingly popular as more people travel and collaborate widely across geographical boundaries. Mobile learning, an...

The potential for integrating mobile technologies in higher education is vast, yet complex against the backdrop of endless configurations of choices, applications and approaches confounded by institutional infrastructure issues. In order to reduce...

Abstract: Instant messaging has recently gained the attention of educational researchers who are investigating how this medium may promote learning through collaboration, increased participation and interaction. While several studies indicate that...

This paper presents a preliminary analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data collected as part of a larger study involving the development and validation of a scale designed to assess pedagogical utility in learning management systems (LMSs)....

Authentic assessment (also known as performance-based assessment) is an approach to evaluation which replicates the challenges and performance standards typically encountered by practitioners in the field. Typically, authentic assessments are...