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Skov, Mette; Lykke, Marianne – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2023
In recent years, several role-modelling initiatives have been testing and exploring the use of digital technologies to facilitate young people's encounters with role models in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The aim of this article is twofold. Firstly, through a literature review, the article aims to provide an…
Descriptors: Role Models, STEM Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology
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Heather Lotherington; Noah Bradley – Language Learning & Technology, 2024
This article presents a study on novel language forms and uses across evolving digital environments, and questions whether emerging digital communication conventions should have a place in language education. The study was motivated by the deepening gap between the content of and approaches to language instruction evident in popular…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Language Research, Digital Literacy, Content Analysis
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Strauß, Sebastian; Rummel, Nikol – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: Against the background of empirical research on computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), the purpose of this paper is to advocate implementing collaborative learning activities into online distance education courses to engage learners in interactive knowledge construction. This study uses empirical evidence to illustrate how…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Interaction, Computer Mediated Communication, Learning Processes
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Vlachopoulos, Dimitrios; Makri, Agoritsa – International Review of Education, 2019
Distance education requires an instructional design approach that can lead to educational transformation. This is characterised by advanced flexibility, learner autonomy and extensive use of digital technologies to enhance learning outcomes. The main feature of such methodology is the physical distance between teaching staff, peers and educational…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Higher Education, Cooperative Learning
Feygin, Amy; Miller, Trey; Bettinger, Eric; Dell, Madison – College Completion Network, 2022
The College Completion Network conducted a systematic review of the research literature on advising strategies, summarizing the evidence for a wide range of advising strategies that have been the focus of research conducted during the past 2 decades. Simultaneously, the network conducted virtual focus groups with administrators at 47 2-year and…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Students, Success, Literature Reviews
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Jackson, Sherion H. – Journal of Educators Online, 2019
Within the vast search for ways to enhance the online classroom learning environment and to engage students fully, researchers often turn to discussions concerning instructor-student interactions that take place daily in the online classroom. Although students interact with other students and with the content, it is the student-instructor…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Teacher Student Relationship, Communities of Practice, Questioning Techniques
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Kim, Soo Hyeon; Choi, Gi Woong; Jung, Yong Ju – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate design principles for transforming existing making communities of practice within public libraries into online knowledge-building communities to support youths, families with young children and adult members' making and tinkering during COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach: Building upon C4P and connected…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Technology Integration, Computer Mediated Communication
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Kimmerle, Joachim; Moskaliuk, Johannes; Oeberst, Aileen; Cress, Ulrike – Educational Psychologist, 2015
Social media are increasingly being used for educational purposes. The first part of this article briefly reviews literature that reports on educational applications of social media tools. The second part discusses theories that may provide a basis for analyzing the processes that are relevant for individual learning and collective knowledge…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Social Systems, Social Networks, Instructional Design
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Li, Judy – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2014
Academic distance learning programs have gained popularity and added to the demand for online library services. Librarians are now conducting instruction for distance learning students beyond their traditional work. Technology advancements have enhanced the delivery mode in distance learning across academic disciplines. Online conference tools…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Conferences (Gatherings)
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Averett, Paige E.; Arnd-Caddigan, Margaret – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2014
This article includes a review of the literature on personal epistemology and the reflective judgment model and applies these theoretical concepts to undergraduate students who engage in service-learning projects. The application will provide instructors with greater understanding of students' abilities and limitations in their…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Social Work, Epistemology, Reflection
Yaw, Dorothy Carole – Online Submission, 2007
This paper reviews recent e-mentoring literature to provide human resource development (HRD) professionals and practitioners with insights into emerging trends of e-mentoring in virtual education. A brief overview of e-mentoring, benefits, barriers, and successes are presented. Evaluation strategies for an e-mentoring environment are also provided.
Descriptors: Mentors, Labor Force Development, Human Resources, Computer Mediated Communication
Sutton, Leah A. – 2000
Prior research has identified four kinds of interaction that affect the learning process in distance education (D. Hillman, D. Willis, and C. Gunawardena, 1994; M. Moore, 1989). This paper defines, characterizes, and describes a fifth form of interaction of particular importance to certain learners, especially within the context of…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education, Interaction, Learning
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Chibbaro, Julia S. – Professional School Counseling, 2007
Cyberbullying, the act of using technologies such as e-mails, cell phones, or text messaging with the intent of causing harm to others, is akin to traditional bullying in many aspects. This article offers a review of the current literature on the topic of cyberbullying, a comparison of traditional bullying and cyberbullying and suggestions for…
Descriptors: Bullying, Telecommunications, School Counselors, Computer Mediated Communication
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Davenport, Elisabeth; Hall, Hazel – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 2002
Discusses communities of practice and their role in organizational knowledge. Topics include situated learning and situated actions; distributed cognition; discourse analysis, conversation analysis, and genre analysis; performative perspective; interpretive approach; motivation; creating environments for participation in communities of practice;…
Descriptors: Community, Computer Mediated Communication, Literature Reviews, Motivation
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Ellis, David; Oldridge, Rachel; Vasconcelos, Ana – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 2004
Presents a literature review that covers the following topics related to virtual communities: (1) information and virtual community; (2) virtual communities and communities of practice; (3) virtual communities and virtual arenas, including virtual community networks; and (4) networked virtual communities. (Contains 175 references.) (MES)
Descriptors: Community, Computer Mediated Communication, Information Networks, Information Science
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