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Safadel, Parviz; Hwang, Scott N.; Perrin, Joy M. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2023
This paper presents a novel implementation of a three-dimensional Virtual Librarian Chatbot using IBM Watson artificial intelligence technology and virtual reality. In this method, participants interact with virtual librarian chatbots by asking specific questions about the library system. This research investigated the factors used in the…
Descriptors: Librarians, Electronic Learning, Computer Simulation, Computer Mediated Communication
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Fombona, Javier; Pascual-Sevillano, Maria-Angeles; González-Videgara, MariCarmen – Comunicar: Media Education Research Journal, 2017
Augmented reality emerges as a tool, on which it is necessary to examine its real educational value. This paper shows the results of a bibliometric analysis performed on documents collected from the Web of Science repository, an Internet service that concentrates bibliographic information from more than 7,000 institutions. Our analysis included an…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Computer Simulation, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliometrics
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Cruz, Gonçalo; Costa, António; Martins, Paulo; Gonçalves, Ramiro; Barroso, João – Educational Technology & Society, 2015
3D Virtual Worlds are being used for education and training purposes in a cross-disciplinary way. However, its widespread adoption, particularly in formal learning contexts, is far from being a reality due a broad range of technological challenges. In this reflection paper, our main goal is to argue why and how identity federation should be…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Teaching Methods
Fox, Christine; Jones, Rachel – State Educational Technology Directors Association, 2019
The advent of new technologies and increased access to robust connectivity is reshaping the K-12 landscape for teaching and learning. School districts nationwide are leveraging digital instructional materials and resources to deliver transformative and impactful personalized learning opportunities for students and to enhance the administrative…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Internet, Academic Achievement, Technology Uses in Education
State Educational Technology Directors Association, 2019
The advent of new technologies and increased access to robust connectivity is reshaping the K-12 landscape for teaching and learning. School districts nationwide are leveraging digital instructional materials and resources to deliver transformative and impactful personalized learning opportunities for students and to enhance the administrative…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Internet, Academic Achievement, Technology Uses in Education
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Leu, Donald J.; Forzani, Elena; Rhoads, Chris; Maykel, Cheryl; Kennedy, Clint; Timbrell, Nicole – Reading Research Quarterly, 2015
Is there an achievement gap for online reading ability based on income inequality that is separate from the achievement gap in traditional, offline reading? This possibility was examined between students in two pseudonymous school districts: West Town (economically advantaged) and East Town (economically challenged; N = 256). Performance-based…
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Achievement Gap, Electronic Learning, School Districts
Al-Khatib, Hayat – European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 2011
Technology Enhanced Learning is a feature of 21st century education. Innovations in ICT have provided unbound access to information in support of the learning process (APTEL, 2010; Allert et al, 2002; Baldry et al, 2006; Frustenberg et al, 2001; Sarkis, 2010). LMS has been extensively put to use in universities and educational institutions to…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Access to Information, Program Effectiveness, Educational Experience
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers