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The Educational Use of Social Annotation Tools in Higher Education: A Literature Review
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Novak, Elena; Razzouk, Rim; Johnson, Tristan E. – Internet and Higher Education, 2012
This paper presents a literature review of empirical research related to the use and effect of online social annotation (SA) tools in higher education settings. SA technology is an emerging educational technology that has not yet been extensively used and examined in education. As such, the research focusing on this technology is still very…
Descriptors: Evidence, Higher Education, Research Design, Statistical Analysis
Re-Exploring Game-Assisted Learning Research: The Perspective of Learning Theoretical Bases
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Wu, Wen-Hsiung; Chiou, Wen-Bin; Kao, Hao-Yun; Hu, Chung-Hsing Alex; Huang, Sih-Han – Computers & Education, 2012
Previous literature reviews or meta-analysis based studies on game-assisted learning have provided important results, but few studies have considered the importance of learning theory, and coverage of papers after 2007 is scant. This study presents a systematic review of the literature using a meta-analysis approach to provide a more comprehensive…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Behaviorism, Research Methodology, Constructivism (Learning)
Multi-Touch Tables and the Relationship with Collaborative Classroom Pedagogies: A Synthetic Review
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Higgins, Steven E.; Mercier, Emma; Burd, Elizabeth; Hatch, Andrew – International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 2011
This article reviews the research and evidence about multi-touch tables to provide an analysis of their key design features and capabilities and how these might relate to their use in educational settings to support collaborative learning. A typology of design features is proposed as a synthesis of the hardware and physical characteristics of the…
Descriptors: Evidence, Educational Research, Classification, Design Requirements
Local Social Capital through E-Mentoring: An Agenda for New Research
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O'Neill, D. Kevin – Learning, Media and Technology, 2011
This article synthesizes research on social capital, school outcomes, internet use, and volunteering to argue that e-mentoring--which is commonly practiced over long distances--could become a powerful way to build greater cohesiveness in local communities. Realizing this potential will require a larger-scale and more coordinated approach to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Design, Mentors, School Effectiveness
A Review and Synthesis of Recent Research in Second Life
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Fang, Yu-Shen; Lee, Lung-Sheng – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2009
Purpose: Applications of online Second Life (SL) prevail over the world. The purpose of this paper is to make a review and synthesis of recent research studies on SL. Design/methodology/approach: Documental analysis is employed. Totally, 135 research publications, published in 2006-2008, are reviewed and synthesized. Findings: Findings are as…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Research Methodology, Literature Reviews, Research Reports
WWW.Raising Achievement: Internet Research Resources on Raising Achievement in Post-Compulsory Education. The Agency Comments.
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Sawbridge, Stephen J. – 2001
This document is intended to help practitioners and researchers in the United Kingdom find and use Internet-based research resources dealing with raising achievement. The introduction discusses the state of research into school effectiveness in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Part A, which reviews available World Wide Web sites devoted to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Adoption (Ideas), Basic Skills
HRD Trends Worldwide: Shared Solutions To Compete in a Global Economy. Improving Human Performance Series.
Phillips, Jack J. – 1999
This book, which is intended for individuals involved in developing, delivering, and supporting human resource development (HRD) programs, discusses worldwide HRD trends that were identified in a study of the HRD practices in 35 countries. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of the HRD trends identified and explains how they were identified.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Budgets, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis