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Selina Busby; Max Dean; Peter Mwashi Litonde; Paul Sutton – Research in Drama Education, 2024
This article responds to Olof Franck's vision of a less didactic and more creative approach to Education for Sustainable Development. We consider how a multidisciplinary applied theatre project, bringing together Earth Sciences, Ancient Rock Art, storytelling, digital technology, and drama education knowledges and techniques can foster a more…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Drama Education, Archaeology, Sustainable Development
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Adetayo, Adebowale Jeremy; Gbotoso, Arinola Oluwatoyin – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2023
Patronage of public libraries in Nigeria has declined over the years and is in urgent need of revitalization. Outreach efforts would revitalize the interest of university students in the patronage of public libraries in Nigeria because they need access to resources, especially when on holidays. The study investigates the outreach programs used to…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Library Services, Public Libraries, Users (Information)
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Maher, Damian; Buchanan, John – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2021
Schools are increasingly pivoting to the use of digital technologies to support both teaching and learning. In this study, the educational use of 360-degree video in the primary school classroom is investigated, focusing on a platform that was developed by an Australian university, which incorporates a chat function as well as an analytics tool.…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Simulation, Elementary School Teachers
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Ghanouni, Parisa; Jarus, Tal; Zwicker, Jill G.; Lucyshyn, Joseph – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2020
Despite the rapid growth in development of technology, such as software or hardware devices, its implementation among stakeholders working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is slow. This suggests that there might be a number of challenges that hinder technology adoption or its continued usage. The current project aimed to…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Barriers, Technology Integration
Burns, Mary – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2013
What will technology-based teacher professional development look like in the next few years? In this article, teacher training curriculum designer Mary Burns presents her 5 top picks from the professional learning technologies now emerging around the world: (1) IPTV; (2) Immersive Environments; (3) Video; (4) Social Media; and (5) Mobile…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Television
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Beaumont, Chris; Savin-Baden, Maggi; Conradi, Emily; Poulton, Terry – Interactive Learning Environments, 2014
This article reports the findings of a demonstrator project to evaluate how effectively Immersive Virtual Worlds (IVWs) could support problem-based learning. The project designed, created and evaluated eight scenarios within "Second Life" (SL) for undergraduate courses in health care management and paramedic training. Evaluation was…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Demonstration Programs, Program Evaluation, Problem Based Learning
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Bello-Bravo, Julia; Dannon, Elie; Agunbiade, Tolulope; Tamo, Manuele; Pittendrigh, Barry Robert – International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 2013
Cell-phone ready educational videos, translated into local languages, are a recent phenomenon in developing nations. One of the reasons for the emergence of this approach is due to the scarcity of other forms of educational materials with appropriate content for low literate learners. Additionally, the World Wide Web (WWW) has very little to offer…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Educational Media, Educational Methods
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
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Hulshof, Casper D.; de Jong, Ton – Interactive Learning Environments, 2006
Students encounter many obstacles during scientific discovery learning with computer-based simulations. It is hypothesized that an effective type of support, that does not interfere with the scientific discovery learning process, should be delivered on a "just-in-time" base. This study explores the effect of facilitating access to…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Computer Simulation, Experiments, Optics
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