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Prieto, Luis P.; Villagra-Sobrino, Sara; Jorrin-Abellan, Ivan M.; Martinez-Mones, Alejandra; Dimitriadis, Yannis – Computers & Education, 2011
The increasing presence of multiple Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the classroom does not guarantee an improvement of the learning experiences of students, unless it is also accompanied by pedagogically effective orchestration of those technologies. In order to help teachers in this endeavour, it can be useful to understand…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Teacher Workshops, Educational Technology
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Essid, Joe; Wilde, Fran – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2011
Effective virtual simulations can embed participants in imaginary worlds. Researchers working in virtual worlds and gaming often refer to "immersion," a state in which a participant or player loses track of time and becomes one with the simulation. Immersive settings have been shown to deepen learning. Ken Hudson's work with students…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Role Playing
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Rossi, Pier Giuseppe; Magnoler, Patrizia; Giannandrea, Lorella – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2008
Purpose: An e-portfolio is a useful tool to increase reflection and awareness in teachers and students. However, benefits of e-portfolio use are weakened by difficulties due to the lack of motivation, the heavy weight of creation and revision of the e-portfolios, the rigid tool structure. The paper aims to answer these emerging issues, showing how…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Student Motivation, Guidelines, Teaching Methods