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Australasian Journal of Educational Technology

Jan 01, 2010 Volume 26, Number 7

Editors

Eva Heinrich; Michael Henderson; Petrea Redmond

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Number of articles: 13

  1. Creating simulations for an "Introduction to Research Methods" course

    Bob Adamson & Bob Adamson

    This paper describes the production of a software program for Master of Education students studying the "Introduction to Research Methods" course at a tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The course ... More

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  2. Towards understanding the potential of e-portfolios for independent learning: A qualitative study

    Juliana Chau, Gary Cheng & Gary Cheng

    This paper discusses the findings of a research study concerning the use of e-portfolios to develop independent learning, from the perspectives of teachers and students in a Hong Kong university.... More

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  3. Preferences for deep-surface learning: A vocational education case study using a multimedia assessment activity

    Simon Hamm, Ian Robertson & Ian Robertson

    This research tests the proposition that the integration of a multimedia assessment activity into a Diploma of Events Management program promotes a deep learning approach. Firstly, learners'... More

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  4. Implementing an open source learning management system: A critical analysis of change strategies

    Philip Uys & Philip Uys

    This paper analyses the change and innovation strategies that Charles Sturt University (CSU) used from 2007 to 2009 during the implementation and mainstreaming of an open source learning management... More

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  5. Signs for learning to perform in a digital environment

    J. Lindberg, Anders Olofsson, Ulf Stödberg, Ulf St & #246;dberg

    This article is about learning to perform in a digital environment with specific focus on online higher education. In the article, an online higher educational setting is analysed from a... More

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  6. The development of social presence in online Arabic learning communities

    Andrea Hall, Jan Herrington & Jan Herrington

    An effective online learning community requires the development of social presence, as this helps learners to project themselves online and feel a sense of community. A literature review found that... More

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  7. A bridge too far? Explaining beginning teachers' use of ICT in Australian schools

    Frank Bate & Frank Bate

    This paper discusses some of the findings from a recent longitudinal study that examined how 35 beginning teachers used information and communications technologies (ICT) in the first three years of... More

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  8. Netbooks in sixth-grade English language classrooms

    Janet Lin, Yi-Jiun Wu & Yi-Jiun Wu

    As netbook computers are becoming an attractive option for K-12 educators, they have the potential to be a more integral part of language learning. In this study 45 sixth graders in two classes... More

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  9. A metacognitive approach to enhancing Chinese language speaking skills with audioblogs

    Yuh-Huann Tan, Seng-Chee Tan & Seng-Chee Tan

    Situated in the field of computer assisted language learning (CALL), this article reports an instrumental case study on the use of audioblogs for developing students' Chinese speaking skills. The... More

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  10. Gender differences in learning styles: Nurturing a gender and style sensitive computer science classroom

    Wilfred Lau, Allan Yuen & Allan Yuen

    The gender digital divide has been widely discussed and researched over the years. Previous studies have focused on a number of factors such as computer attitude, computer anxiety, computer self... More

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  11. Students' perception of supplementary, online activities for Japanese language learning: Groupwork, quiz and discussion tools

    Keri Moore & Sumiko Iida

    This paper discusses the frequency of use and the reasons for non-use of the online component of a course developed in Blackboard 9, one popular learning management system (LMS) in... More

    pp. 966-979

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  12. Podcasting of health sciences lectures: Benefits for students from a non-English speaking background

    Karma Pearce & Sheila Scutter

    Podcasting in higher education is the presentation of study material in digital format that can be downloaded as audio or video files onto a MP3 player or computer. These files can then be... More

    pp. 1028-1041

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  13. Podcasting of health sciences lectures: Benefits for students from a non-English speaking background

    Karma Pearce & Sheila Scutter

    Podcasting in higher education is the presentation of study material in digital format that can be downloaded as audio or video files onto a MP3 player or computer. These files can then be... More

    pp. 1028-1041

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