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Development of a Contextualised MALL Research Framework Based on L2 Chinese Empirical Study
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Cohen, Anat; Ezra, Orit – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2018
Contextualised mobile assisted language learning (MALL) has been known for its potential in language learning rooted in social constructivism theories. However, a consistent approach to constituents of contextualised MALL, in addition to a quantitative tool to evaluate it, is missing in reported case studies. The present research, drawing upon…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Telecommunications
Scalable Video Streaming in Wireless Mesh Networks for Education
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Liu, Yan; Wang, Xinheng; Zhao, Liqiang – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2011
In this paper, a video streaming system for education based on a wireless mesh network is proposed. A wireless mesh network is a self-organizing, self-managing and reliable intelligent network, which allows educators to deploy a network quickly. Video streaming plays an important role in this system for multimedia data transmission. This new…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Electronic Learning, Video Technology, Synchronous Communication
Graphical Internet Access on a Budget: Making a Pseudo-SLIP Connection.
McCulley, P. Michael – Online, 1995
Examines The Internet Adapter (TIA), an Internet protocol that allows computers to be directly on the Internet and access graphics over standard telephone lines using high-speed modems. Compares TIA's system requirements, performance, and costs to other Internet connections. Sidebars describe connections other than TIA and how to find information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks
Smartphones Give You Wings: Pedagogical Affordances of Mobile Web 2.0
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Cochrane, Thomas; Bateman, Roger – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
Built on the foundation of four years of research and implementation of mobile learning projects (m-learning), this paper provides an overview of the potential of the integration of mobile Web 2.0 tools (based around smartphones) to facilitate social constructivist pedagogies and engage students in tertiary education. Pedagogical affordances of…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Constructivism (Learning), Communities of Practice, Action Research
Power Tools on the Internet: Ghosts of the Net Yet to Come.
Feldman, Susan E. – Searcher, 1996
An article and four sidebars examine tools that help information professionals perform efficient Internet searches. Topics include search engine features, integrated software applications, document management and creation utilities, the speed of online communications, intelligent agents for filtering information, cross-platform networking…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Information Management
The LIBS Internet Access Software: An Overview and Evaluation.
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Stanton, Deidre E.; Hooper, Todd – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Describes and evaluates LIBS Internet Access Software (also called Sonoma Software), which offers automatic Telnet connection to remote library catalogs, databases, information services, campuswide information services, and other wide-area information access tools. Instructions for obtaining and installing the software are given, and a comparison…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Gateway Systems
Information Technology in Schools: Implications for Teacher Librarians. Second Report of the Online Information Services for Schools Sub-Committee.
Australian Library and Information Association, Perth. School Libraries Section. – 1990
This publication is designed to assist teacher librarians or those who are in charge of school libraries in the following areas: (1) online information services; (2) electronic bulletin boards and electronic mail; (3) CD-ROM and videodisc; (4) hypertext and hypermedia; (5) automated library systems; and (6) developing an IT plan for a school…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
A Model Instructional Computing Course for Preservice Teachers.
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Cimikowski, Linda; Cook, Joan – 1996
Foundations of Instructional Computing is a required one-semester, two credit course in the Education Department of Montana State University (Bozeman). The major objective of the course is to help preservice teachers develop use of computer technology that is confident, thoughtful, and integrated into their individual teaching philosophy and…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning