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Carl Boel; Kim Dekeyser; Marijke Lemal; Tijs Rotsaert; Martin Valcke; Tammy Schellens; Dieter Struyf – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2024
As augmented, virtual and mixed reality have become more user-friendly and affordable, these technologies gained increasing interest from education. Teachers all over the world are triggered by the perceived benefits and start experimenting. However, teachers encounter obstacles to pursue effective implementation. This paper describes how these…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Barriers, Technology Integration, Computer Simulation
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Breman, Jeroen; Giacumo, Lisa A.; Griffith-Boyes, Rachel – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2019
This article describes a needs analysis case study to inform the instructional design of a multinational capacity building project in humanitarian logistics. Survey responses from 106 foreign partner non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) were collected to gain insights into organizations'…
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Instructional Design, Social Values, Nongovernmental Organizations
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Holden, Christopher – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2014
Experiments in the use of augmented reality games formerly required extensive material resources and expertise to implement above and beyond what might be possible within the usual educational contexts. Currently, the more common availability of hardware in these contexts and the existence of easy-to-use, general purpose augmented reality design…
Descriptors: Simulated Environment, Computer Simulation, Computers, Computer Software
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Hsiao, E-Ling; Moore, David Richard – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2009
Instruction is increasingly being delivered through distributed multimedia applications. Instruction delivered through these online environments creates robust opportunities for content presentation and learner interaction. These environments give the designer control over every aspect of the instructional experience. With some simple…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Internet, Data Collection, Evaluation
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Song, Yanjie – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2007
Handheld devices are being used increasingly in schools and higher education. Many researchers assume that the use of these devices will exert considerable impact on educational practices. However, to date, it appears that such use has not been sustainable and transferable. The impact of educational uses of handheld devices does not yet seem…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Practices, Educational Technology, Technology Integration
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Lin, Hong; Dwyer, Francis – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2006
According to the Committee on the Foundations of Educational Assessment, traditional educational assessment does a reasonable job of measuring knowledge of basic facts, procedures and proficiency of an area of the curriculum. However, the traditional approach fails to capture the breadth and richness of knowledge and cognition. Such a concern…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Assessment, Computers, Thinking Skills