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Castaño, Carlos; Maiz, Inmaculada; Garay, Urtza – Online Submission, 2015
MOOCs are seen as the latest evolution in online learning and, since their launch in 2008, they have become an integral part of university course curricula. Despite the social success of these courses, the learning design and efficacy of their results have been questioned. Most current research has focused more on discussing their potential to…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Pratt, Peggy; Bednar, Carolyn; Kwon, Junehee – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2012
Purpose/Objectives: This study investigated the types of technology/software currently used by Southwest Region school nutrition directors (SNDs) and assessed their perceptions of barriers to purchasing new technology/software. In addition, the importance of future technology/software acquisitions in meeting school nutrition program (SNP) goals…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Dietetics, Nutrition Instruction
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Kalansooriya, Pradeep; Marasinghe, Ashu; Bandara, K. M. D. N. – IAFOR Journal of Education, 2015
Distance learning has provided an excellent platform for students in geographically remote locations while enabling them to learn at their own pace and convenience. A number of technologies are currently being utilized to conceptualize, design, enhance and foster distance learning. Teleconferences, electronic field trips, podcasts, webinars, video…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Engineering Education
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O'Dowd, Robert – Language Learning Journal, 2015
Telecollaboration, or "online intercultural exchange" (OIE), refers to the application of online communication tools to bring together classes of language learners in geographically distant locations with the aim to develop their foreign language skills and intercultural competence through collaborative tasks and project work. Many…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Second Language Learning, Language Skills, Intercultural Communication
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Sendag, Serkan; Erol, Osman; Sezgin, Sezan; Dulkadir, Nihal – Contemporary Educational Technology, 2015
The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between preservice teachers' Web 2.0 competencies and their critical thinking disposition (CTD). The study employed an associational research design using California Critical Thinking Disposition-Inventory (CCTD-I) and a Web 2.0 competency questionnaire including items related to Web 2.0…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Critical Thinking, Web 2.0 Technologies, Thinking Skills
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Menon, Sunitha; Alias, Norlidah; DeWitt, Dorothy – Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2014
In learning Science, online environments allowing for user generated content are becoming increasingly important since they offer possibilities for learners to elaborate on assignments and projects. This study investigates how Wikipedia can serve as a means for enhancing science literary skills when students are encouraged to participate in…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Skill Development, Web 2.0 Technologies, Electronic Publishing