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Emerging Technologies for Informal Learning: Transforming Traditional Education from the Inside and the Outside, Part 1 Coordinators: Curt Bonk, Professor, Indiana University and Mimi Miyoung Lee, Associate Professor, University of Houston
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1
Overall Abstract: During the past decade, there has been an increased interest and attention given to mobile learning, game-based learning, and digital books. In many ways, these three trends are interconnected as learners play games and read books...
Heightening Reflection Through Dialogue: A Case for Electronic Journaling and Electronic Concept Mapping in Science Classes
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education(CITE)1:3, 2001
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education(CITE)1:3, 2001
The literature on concept mapping and on journaling in the science classroom is well established (Ambron, 1991; Anderson & Huang, 1989; Barenholtz & Tamir, 1992; Emig, 1977; Fulwiler, 1980; Jegede, Alaiyemola, & Okebukola., 1990; Langer & Applebee,...
Opening Up Learning with Mobile Technologies
Global Learn Asia Pacific(GLEARN)2010:1
Global Learn Asia Pacific(GLEARN)2010:1
Why mobile learning? What is the significance? How can mobile learning open up learning in different parts of the world? The purpose of this panel is to present and discuss current issues on mobile learning by exploring its huge potentiality...
Effects of Visual-Map-based Electronic Portfolio System in Science Learning
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2007:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2007:1
This paper discusses one of series of studies investigating the possible merits of adopting a visual map-based interface in an electronic portfolio system for science learning activities. For this, a randomized control-group pretest and post-test...
Using mobile phones to scaffold student-generated questions and promote a global Student-centered Mobile Interactive Learning Environment (SMILE)
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1
This proposal introduces the Student-centered Mobile Interactive Learning Environment (SMILE), using mobile devices and network technology to engage students in learning activities including generating their questions based upon what they have...
A Comparative Analysis of a Game-Based Mobile Learning Model in Low-Socioeconomic Communities of India
International Journal of Educational Development (ISSN-0738-0593) 32:2
International Journal of Educational Development (ISSN-0738-0593) 32:2
This study explores the effectiveness of a game-based mobile learning model for children living in underdeveloped regions with significant contextual variations. Data for this study came from a total of 210 children between the ages of 6-14 years...
Social Nature of Online Learning in Sakai
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2006:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2006:1
This study explored the social nature of online learning in a computer management system (CMS). Based on Wenger's (1998) social theory of learning and an awareness framework for online collaborative learning proposed by Carroll et al, (2003), a four-...
Can a mobile technology become a viable literacy education option for underserved illiterate indigenous children in Latin America?
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2007:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2007:1
Literacy is a human right unequally distributed among the world's population. Despite global efforts to fight illiteracy, high illiteracy rates continue to jeopardize access for many to basic schooling, life-long learning, health, and environment...
An Enabling Architecture for Conducting Design-Based Research
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2010:1
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications(EDMEDIA)2010:1
This paper describes the development of a technology-enhanced learning environment, Alien Rescue, which has been modified specifically to support approaches for conducting design-based research (DBR). DBR is an approach to research that emphasizes...
A Remotely Operated Science Experiment (ROSE) framework to boost a sense of sharing laboratory resources through a technology-mediated interface
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1
This project proposes the Remotely Operated Science Experiment (ROSE) framework, allowing younger school children to remotely access and manipulate laboratory equipment that is physically located in a different geographic area via a web-based...
Active engagement strategies in a web-integrated science learning environment
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2008:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2008:1
A set of web-based technologies is used as a supplementary learning space and project assessment system to foster students' active engagement and collaboration in science classes. In this presentation, we will discuss some of the learning and...
Evolution in the 21st Century Higher Education Ecosystem
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(CELEARN), October 2010
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(CELEARN), October 2010
We often observe signs of evolution from numerous service sectors and also witness interestingly mutating species in the education ecosystem. Some of the new education enterprises are genetically engineered to seek higher efficiencies while others...
An Evaluation Study of Professional Development training about Geography based Websites for K-12 Louisiana Social Studies Teachers
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2011:1
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2011:1
This paper is a report on the findings of an evaluation study of professional development training conducted for K-12 social studies teachers in Louisiana. Kirkpatrick’s four level evaluation model was used as a study framework. Sixteen Websites...
The Engineering ‘Hubs and Spokes’ project: Institutional cooperation in educational design and delivery
ascilite Conference(ASCILITE)2010:1
ascilite Conference(ASCILITE)2010:1
The emergence of blended course techniques that embrace a combination of face-to-face and online learning environments offers a raft of opportunity for flexibility in education. While much writing has focused on the opportunities for flexibility for ...
Effects of Group Reflection Variations in Project-Based Learning Integrated in a Web 2.0 Learning Space
Interactive Learning Environments (ISSN-1049-4820) 19:4
Interactive Learning Environments (ISSN-1049-4820) 19:4
A Web 2.0 environment that is coupled with emerging multimodal interaction tools can have considerable influence on team learning outcomes. Today, technologies supporting social networking, collective intelligence, emotional interaction, and virtual ...
Socioeconomic Strata, Mobile Technology, and Education: A Comparative Analysis
Educational Technology Research and Development (ISSN-1042-1629) 59:4
Educational Technology Research and Development (ISSN-1042-1629) 59:4
Mobile devices are highly portable, easily distributable, substantially affordable, and have the potential to be pedagogically complementary resources in education. This study, incorporating mixed method analyses, discusses the implications of a...
School Disaster Planning for Children with Disabilities: A Critical Review of the Literature
International Journal of Special Education (ISSN-0827-3383) 26:3
International Journal of Special Education (ISSN-0827-3383) 26:3
Human systems have to adapt to climate change and the natural disasters predicted to increase in frequency as a result. These disasters have both direct and indirect health effects. Certain groups, the poor, the elderly, children and those with...
Effects of 3D Virtual Reality of Plate Tectonics on Fifth Grade Students' Achievement and Attitude toward Science
Interactive Learning Environments (ISSN-1049-4820) 14:1
Interactive Learning Environments (ISSN-1049-4820) 14:1
This study examines the effects of a teaching method using 3D virtual reality simulations on achievement and attitude toward science. An experiment was conducted with fifth-grade students (N = 41) to examine the effects of 3D simulations, designed...
Action Research Approach on Mobile Learning Design for the Underserved
Educational Technology Research and Development (ISSN-1042-1629) 57:3
Educational Technology Research and Development (ISSN-1042-1629) 57:3
This paper discusses an action research study focused on developing a mobile learning model of literacy development for underserved migrant indigenous children in Latin America. The research study incorporated a cyclical action model with four...
Mobile Innovations, Executive Functions, and Educational Developments in Conflict Zones: A Case Study from Palestine
Educational Technology Research and Development (ISSN-1042-1629) 60:1
Educational Technology Research and Development (ISSN-1042-1629) 60:1
Prior research suggests that exposure to conflict can negatively impact the development of executive functioning, which in turn can affect academic performance. Recognizing the need to better understand the potentially widespread executive function...