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Shitova, Nina V.; Maslakov, Sergey I. – Journal of Educational Psychology - Propositos y Representaciones, 2020
The article presents the psychological analysis of cyber socialization process among modern students. The main sources of empirical research are the results of student subjective perception of activity diagnostics in the information and communication space of Internet and the analysis of data on the symptoms of information stress due to the active…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Computer Mediated Communication, Socialization, Student Attitudes
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Yilmaz, Rabia M.; Topu, F. Burcu; Goktas, Yuksel; Coban, Murat – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2013
Three-dimensional (3-D) virtual worlds differ from other learning environments in their similarity to real life, providing opportunities for more effective communication and interaction. With these features, 3-D virtual worlds possess considerable potential to enhance learning opportunities. For effective learning, the users' motivation levels and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education
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Katz, Yaacov J. – Curriculum and Teaching, 2015
SMS based learning delivery platforms have been increasingly used in different countries and university learning situations to deliver vocabulary and concept learning content to university students. The present study sums up five mini studies in which a total of 1028 first year university students, majoring in social studies at chartered Israeli…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computer Mediated Communication, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development
Tekinarslan, Erkan; Gurer, Melih Derya – Online Submission, 2011
This study investigated the Turkish undergraduate university students' problematic Internet use (PIU) levels on different dimensions based on demographics (e.g., gender, Internet use by time of day), and Internet activities (e.g., chat, entertainment, social networking, information searching, etc.). Moreover, the study explored some predictors of…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Self Control, Internet, Depression (Psychology)
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Risquez, Angelica; Sanchez-Garcia, Marife – Internet and Higher Education, 2012
This study investigates how computer mediated communication (CMC) can sustain nourishing and emotionally enriching peer mentoring relations. A peer electronic mentoring program was implemented in an Irish university to facilitate freshmen's transition to college. A sample of 123 participants (42 mentors and 81 mentees) was evaluated with a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mentors, Peer Relationship, College Freshmen
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Demski, Jennifer – T.H.E. Journal, 2009
For a growing group of educators, the online role-playing game World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment's massively popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is a place to go to relax, network, and discover potential learning strategies-- and slay a few monsters if they get in the way. The online role-playing game World of…
Descriptors: Video Games, Role Playing, Fantasy, Computer Mediated Communication
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Bruning, Roger; Siwatu, Kamau O.; Liu, Xiongyi; PytlikZillig, Lisa M.; Horn, Christy; Sic, Stephanie; Carlson, Deborah – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 2008
Two studies were conducted in multisection introductory child and adolescent development classes to determine effects of introducing abbreviated teaching case studies that were then discussed either in face-to-face or online formats. Students receiving teaching case studies in either format in both classes showed improved ability to critically…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Case Studies, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Child Development
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Zembylas, Michalinos; Theodorou, Mamas; Pavlakis, Andreas – Educational Media International, 2008
This paper examines the origin and implications of adult learners' emotions in the context of an online distance learning programme at the Open University of Cyprus. Various methods for gathering data about learners' emotions related to online learning are used, such as emotion diaries, semi-structured interviews, and email messages. The paper…
Descriptors: Open Universities, Distance Education, Online Courses, Interviews