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Ting, Yu-Liang – Computers & Education, 2013
Numerous studies have proposed and implemented various innovative designs of mobile learning practices, and several pedagogical affordances of mobile technologies in different subject domains have also been suggested. This study proposes a notion for helping instructors design an innovative mobile learning practice in their subject domain. The…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Interpersonal Relationship
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Wang, Jianfeng; Doll, William J.; Deng, Xiaodong; Park, Kihyun; Yang, Ma Ga – Computers & Education, 2013
This study explores whether learning management systems (LMSs) enable faculty course developers to use the reconfigurable characteristics of the software to implement the seven principles of effective teaching (Chickering & Gamson, 1987). If LMSs are to be considered pedagogically effective, these systems must help engage faculty in effective…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Usability, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes
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Liaw, Shu-Sheng; Hatala, Marek; Huang, Hsiu-Mei – Computers & Education, 2010
Mobile devices could facilitate human interaction and access to knowledge resources anytime and anywhere. With respect to wide application possibilities of mobile learning, investigating learners' acceptance towards it is an essential issue. Based on activity theory approach, this research explores positive factors for the acceptance of m-learning…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Knowledge Management, Interaction, Adoption (Ideas)
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Bower, Matt; Hedberg, John G. – Computers & Education, 2010
This paper presents a quantitative approach to multimodal discourse analysis for analyzing online collaborative learning. The coding framework draws together the fields of systemic functional linguistics and Activity Theory to analyze interactions between collaborative-, content- and technology-related discourse. The approach is used to examine…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Coding, Interaction, Evaluation Methods
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Koong, Chorng-Shiuh; Wu, Chi-Ying – Computers & Education, 2010
Multiple intelligences, with its hypothesis and implementation, have ascended to a prominent status among the many instructional methodologies. Meanwhile, pedagogical theories and concepts are in need of more alternative and interactive assessments to prove their prevalence (Kinugasa, Yamashita, Hayashi, Tominaga, & Yamasaki, 2005). In general,…
Descriptors: Multiple Intelligences, Test Items, Grading, Programming
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Janssen, Jose; Tattersall, Colin; Waterink, Wim; van den Berg, Bert; van Es, Rene; Bolman, Catherine; Koper, Rob – Computers & Education, 2007
Increased flexibility and modularisation in higher education complicates the process of learners finding their way through the offerings of higher education institutions. In lifelong learning, where learning opportunities are diverse and reach beyond institutional boundaries, it becomes even more complex to decide on a learning path. However,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Lifelong Learning