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Robert Fitzgerald, University of Canberrra, Australia

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Transforming pedagogies using collaborative tools
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2004:1 , 2004

Alison Elliot, Australian Council for Educational Research, Australia; John Findlay, University of Wollongong, Australia; Robert Fitzgerald, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong; Anne Forster, University of Sydney, Australia

The four panelists or "interactors" will facilitate a dialogue to explore how educators can shape the concept of school and pedagogy so the learning experiences of young people are as interesting as the new media they routinely enjoy in their home...

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A computer-based research tool for rapid knowledge-creation
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2004:1 , 2004

Robert Fitzgerald, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong; John Findlay, University of Wollongong, Australia

There is growing interest in the application of computer-based tools to support higher level thinking and meta-cognitive processes to enable organisations and individuals to respond to accelerating social and technological change with practical and...

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Understanding informal learning with technology: Insights for ICT integration
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2005:1 , Jun 27, 2005

Robert Fitzgerald, University of Canberra, Australia

The creative and integrated use of ICT's within social constructivist models of learning is now essential if we are to effectively develop young learner's capabilities. For many learners, however, their formal use of ICT falls well short of their...

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Learner as designer: exploring a collaborative model of instructional design, Part 2
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2005:1 , Jun 27, 2005

Robert Fitzgerald, University of Canberra, Australia; John Findlay, University of Wollongong, Australia; Anne Forster, University of Sydney, Australia; Linda Newman, University of Western Sydney, Australia

The symposium explores a collaborative model of instructional design in which participants work in teams to transform hypotheticals or existing internet-based simulations and artefacts into engaging "edutainments". The presenters will each present a ...

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Rich design: Engaging students as capable designers and co-creators in auto-catalytic learning contexts
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2006:1 , June 2006

John Findlay, University of Wollongong, Australia; Robert Fitzgerald, University of Canberra, Australia

This paper offers a cultural-historical explanation for the large gap that has developed between the home and school experiences of young people of multimedia and other technologies. Multimedia developers now face a choice of creating instructional...

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Learner as researcher: Self-facilitated team investigations
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2006:1 , June 2006

Robert Fitzgerald, University of Canberrra, Australia; John Findlay, University of Wollongong, Australia

This poster reports on the trial of a collaborative research software program that helps learners develop research skills through immersion in the community of practice, not with experts in the field but by engaging with fellow neophytes....

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Digital Learning Communities (DLC): Investigating the application of social software to support networked learning
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007:1 , Jun 25, 2007

Robert Fitzgerald, Learning Communities Research Area, University of Canberrra, Australia; Stephen Barass, University of Canberrra, Australia; Axel Bruns, QUT, Australia; John Campbell & Sam Hinton, University of Canberrra, Australia; Adrian Miles, RMIT, Australia; Mitchell Whitelaw & Yoni Ryan, University of Canberrra, Australia

In the complexity of competing study, work and social demands, university students face many challenges to their effective participation in, and engagement with, the university environment. The fragmentation of their time is often associated with a...

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A longitudinal study of the use of Integrated Learning Systems (ILS) in the areas of mathematics and reading in selected Australian primary schools
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007:1 , Jun 25, 2007

Robert Fitzgerald, Learning Communities Research Area, University of Canberrra, Australia

The paper reports on a study that evaluated the systematic use of computer-based learning systems in the form of Integrated Learning Systems (ILS) in primary schools. The results suggest that substantial growth in number achievement is possible for...

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Social Software: Piloting MyToons As A Digital Learning Community For Teaching New Media
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2008:1 , Jun 30, 2008

Stephen Barrass & Robert Fitzgerald, University of Canberra, Australia

This paper describes a pilot project using the MyToons.com social animation site to teach New Media at the University of Canberra in 2007. MyToons, like MySpace and other popular social software sites, has features that focus on the construction of...

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