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Coffland, David; Huff, Theresa – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
Anxiety surrounding the taking of online statistics courses in higher education is a common issue. Many studies have been conducted on the cause of math anxiety as well as anxiety in computer-based learning. The purpose of this study was to examine whether using gamification and Mayer's Multimedia principles in an asynchronous, online statistics…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Multimedia Instruction, Gamification, Statistics Education
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Marull, Crystal; Kumar, Swapna – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2020
We describe the integration of telecollaborative language coaching sessions into an online Spanish program as the unifying thread for asynchronous learning and reflection activities. In survey responses, students reported improved language skills and cultural knowledge, and the ability to apply linguistic skills to "real-life" situations…
Descriptors: Spanish, Second Language Instruction, Language Skills, Cultural Awareness
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Warr, Melissa; Sampson, Carrie – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2020
Critical pedagogy employs dialogue that is embodied, reflective, and authentic with aims to promote action toward social justice. Although online learning is well suited to support several characteristics of critical dialogue (i.e., participant diversity, student discussions, emphasis on reflection), it can also be impersonal and disembodied. The…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Social Justice, Online Courses, Student Diversity
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Hodges, Charles B.; Prater, Alyssa H. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2014
The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' beliefs regarding the integration of technologies from the 2011 K-12 edition of the "Horizon Report" into their local, public school contexts. Teachers read the "Horizon Report" and then participated in an asynchronous, threaded discussion focusing on technologies they…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Teacher Attitudes, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
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Hodges, Charles B.; Hunger, Gail M. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2011
Communicating and collaborating online are becoming common requirements in education. The specialized notations and symbols necessary for some content areas where mathematical expressions are part of the conversation require that users select appropriate communication tools. The purpose of this article is to describe tools that can be used for…
Descriptors: Symbols (Mathematics), Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Mathematics Activities
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Atkinson, Tom – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2009
Using open-ended virtual spaces can be challenging and time consuming for teachers. Fortunately, there are many resources in-world and on the web with general guidelines and specific tools to help teachers be more productive. Most of the groups that host these resources recruit professional members with experience in simulation and game-based…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Computer Mediated Communication, Schools, Social Environment