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Mykytiuk, Svitlana; Lysytska, Olena; Melnikova, Tetiana; Mykytiuk, Serhii – IAFOR Journal of Education, 2022
The research studied the effectiveness of the integration of Facebook as a flexible ubiquitous learning space into the educational process for speaking skills development of undergraduate students learning English as a second language. For this purpose teaching was organised via a specially created and moderated Facebook group where various media…
Descriptors: Social Media, Social Networks, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Quixal, Martí; Meurers, Detmar – CALICO Journal, 2016
The paper tackles a central question in the field of Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL): How can language learning tasks be conceptualized and made explicit in a way that supports the pedagogical goals of current Foreign Language Teaching and Learning and at the same time provides an explicit characterization of the Natural…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Second Language Instruction, Natural Language Processing
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Hontvedt, Magnus; Arnseth, Hans Christian – International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 2013
Research on simulator training has rarely focused on the way simulated contexts are constructed collaboratively. This study sheds light on how structuring role-play and fostering social interactions may prove fruitful for designing simulator training. The article reports on a qualitative study of nautical students training in a ship simulator. The…
Descriptors: Marine Education, Navigation, Professional Training, Social Environment
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Gaydos, Matthew J.; Squire, Kurt D. – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2012
Research has shown that video games can be good for learning, particularly for STEM topics. However, in order for games to be scalable and sustainable, associated research must move beyond considerations of efficacy towards theories that account for classroom ecologies of students and teachers. This study asks how a digital game called "Citizen…
Descriptors: Science and Society, STEM Education, Predictor Variables, Use Studies
Cantoni, Lorenzo; Bolchini, Davide – 2002
A teaching experience merging many collaboration strategies and e-learning activities is presented. It has taken place at the University of Lugano (Switzerland), and involved 33 undergraduate students attending the course "Advanced Enterprise Applications of Information and Communication Technologies" in the Faculty of Communication…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
Doiron, J. A. Gilles; Isaac, John R. – 2002
In the face of panic and life-threatening situations in a hospital emergency room (ER), doctors must rely on well-defined procedures to assess the situation and respond appropriately. Because decisions to act must not only be timely, but also ingrained and swift, practice and experience in a wide range of situations is essential. This paper…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Simulation
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Ovoian, Gary; Gregory, Don – Social Studies Review, 1991
Presents a program for teaching social studies through a simulated archaeological dig. Describes an integrated lesson in solving real problems through a variety of disciplines making full use of technology. Discusses objectives, project organization, and the necessary materials. Emphasizes student interest in learning through experience. Includes…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Critical Thinking
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