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Walkington, Candace; Bernacki, Matthew L. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2020
This article introduces a special issue comprising research on efforts to personalize learning in different academic subjects. We first consider the emergence of personalized learning (PL) and the myriad of definitions that describe its essential features. Thereafter, we introduce the articles in the special issue by examining their alignment to…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Individualized Instruction, Instructional Design, Student Characteristics
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Bidarra, Jose; Martins, Olimpio – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2011
In this paper we present Geodromo, a prototype of an educational multimedia system, part of the Portuguese "Ciencia Viva" (Live Science) educational program, which is aimed at young people and designed with innovative characteristics. The project is based on a robotic multimedia simulator and an online puzzle game aimed at the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Discovery Learning, Geology, Parks
Lainema, Timo; Lainema, Kirsi – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2008
The turbulent business environment requires business expertise from ever-larger personnel groups. The required business know-how is a combination of knowledge and several different skills, and it should provide the learners with an overall view of the functioning of a business organization as a whole. Moreover, while work is increasingly becoming…
Descriptors: Training Methods, Cooperation, Learning Strategies, Student Attitudes
Harris, Judith; Mishra, Punya; Koehler, Matthew – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2009
In this paper we critically analyze extant approaches to technology integration in teaching, arguing that many current methods are technocentric, often omitting sufficient consideration of the dynamic and complex relationships among content, technology, pedagogy, and context. We recommend using the technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Educational Technology, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Educators
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Roberts, Amy – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2004
The article documents a two-year interpretive case study of fourth through sixth grade students engaged in a problem-based telecollaboration exchange between classrooms in Laramie, Wyoming, and Monteverde, Costa Rica. Problem-based learning was viewed in concert with a constructivist perspective to guide examination of global issues. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Computer Uses in Education, Virtual Classrooms
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Madison, Sandra; Gifford, James – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2002
Describes a study that explored the parameter-related misconceptions of two college students in an introductory programming course. Explains how they were able to construct correctly functioning modular programs by making adjustments to formal parameter lists; discusses results within a constructivist framework; and suggests implications for…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Constructivism (Learning), Higher Education, Instructional Design
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Sanders, Raymond L., Jr.; Kajs, Lawrence T.; Crawford, Caroline M. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2002
Discusses the use of electronic mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) in education. Highlights include GIS capabilities; learning environments; how GIS helps learners; examples of GIS in elementary and secondary education; GIS use by administration; and barriers to GIS implementation, including time, training, and cost. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Wong, Angela F. L.; Quek, Choon-Lang; Divaharan, Shanti; Liu, Woon-Chia; Peer, Jarina; Williams, Michael D. – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2006
The computer-supported Project Work classroom learning environment discussed in this paper represents a paradigm shift from teacher-centered to student-centered teaching and learning in Singapore schools. Besides the face-to-face weekly lessons in existing Project Work classrooms, the students engaged in computer-supported online forum…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Environment, Student Attitudes, Test Validity
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Gallini, Joan K.; Barron, Daniel – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2002
This research study surveys instructors' and students' perceptions of teaching and learning in Web-infused courses drawn from a review of the social constructivist and instructional technology literature. Topics include computer competency; pedagogical beliefs; learning strategies; degree of integration; instructional practices; perceived degree…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Educational Technology, Interaction, Interpersonal Communication
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Cifuentes, Lauren; Shih, Yu-Chih Doris – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2001
Explores benefits and limitations of online teaching and learning, online teaching strategies, and cultural aspects associated with cross-cultural collaboration based on email correspondence between American preservice teachers and Taiwanese students. American students practiced online instruction as tutors for English as a second language, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Exchange, Electronic Mail
Vonderwell, Selma; Zachariah, Sajit – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2005
This study explored what factors influenced learner participation in two sections of a graduate online course at a Midwestern university. Findings indicated that online learner participation and patterns of participation are influenced by the following factors: technology and interface characteristics, content area experience, student roles and…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Online Courses, Graduate Study, Influences