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Lin, Meng-Fen Grace; Hoffman, Ellen S.; Borengasser, Claire – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2013
This qualitative case study examined Twitter use by undergraduate and graduate students in three classes. Previous studies have shown that while some faculty use Twitter, few are incorporating it into classes despite many recommendations for such use. This study examined how students perceived Twitter as a classroom tool. As an optional activity,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Graduate Students, Undergraduate Students, College Faculty
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Cabiness, Catherine; Donovan, Loretta; Green, Tim D. – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2013
This case study examines the benefits of integrating wikis into the World History curriculum. Six middle school students chosen because of their designation in relevant subgroups--GATE, AVID, and RSP--participated in this 20-week study. Abstract historical concepts can be difficult to grasp; therefore, students collaborated via a wiki on topics…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Middle School Students, World History, History Instruction
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Martin, Florence; Pastore, Raymond; Snider, Jean – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2012
This paper describes an instructional design class's experience developing instruction for the mobile web. The class was taught at a southeastern university in the United States in a master's level computer based instruction course. Two example projects are showcased and student reflections on design issues are highlighted. Additionally,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Design, Electronic Learning, Handheld Devices