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Reid, Alan J.; Morrison, Gary M. – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2014
The digital revolution is shifting print-based textbooks to digital text, and it has afforded the opportunity to incorporate meaningful learning strategies and otherwise separate metacognitive activities directly into these texts as embedded support. A sample of 89 undergraduates read a digital, expository text on the basics of photography. The…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Metacognition, Prior Learning, Statistical Analysis
Wang, Chang-hwa; Chen, Cheng-ping – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2013
Social media use has become increasingly embedded in everyday life. Among various social media, Facebook is a highly interactive virtual social communication tool and it has become increasingly popular on college campuses. Research results have indicated that Facebook could be an effective platform for informal learning. However, most of current…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Purdie, Fiona; Ward, Lisa; McAdie, Tina; King, Nigel; Drysdale, Maureen – Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 2013
Work-integrated learning (WIL) provides an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, competence, and experience, which increase employability and lead to more satisfying careers. Research indicates that WIL results in improved academic- and occupationally-related outcomes. However, there is a paucity of quantitative research examining the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Work Experience Programs, Career Readiness