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Mukama, Evode – International Journal of Educational Research, 2010
The purpose of this paper is to explore how university students can develop knowledge in small task-based groups while acquiring hands-on computer skills. Inspired by the sociocultural perspective, this study presents a theoretical framework on co-construction of knowledge and on computer-supported collaborative learning. The participants were…
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Sociocultural Patterns, Foreign Countries, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Varank, Ilhan – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2009
The purpose of this study is to develop a list of competencies for the undergraduate level new educational technology course considering material development dimension in Turkey. Also, it was investigated to what extent pre-service teachers in Turkey gained these competencies. A total of 2,460 usable surveys were analyzed. It was found that male…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Material Development
Volk, Benno; Keller, Stefan Andreas – European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 2010
Since 2002 the "Zurich E-Learning Certificate" offers lecturers and academic staff from the three main universities in Zurich the possibility to take part in a professional development program which supports the acquirement of eCompetence. The program is the result of a cooperation between the University of Zurich (UZH), the Swiss…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, College Faculty, Program Development
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Peck, Kyle L. – TechTrends, 1998
Educators will face a public backlash against educational technology unless they clearly state what K-12 students are to gain from it, ensure teachers are prepared to use it, and document the results. This article discusses the development of a document describing required technology competencies for students and educators, focusing on national…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Documentation
Carlson, Elizabeth A.; Berger, Carl F. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes the Training Modules for Trainers (TMT) Project. Discusses the creation of competency-based materials, observing trainers at work and choosing a feasible model. Lists the titles and descriptions of TMT modules. Describes the purpose of the project as promoting the creative and productive use of computers as instructional tools. (CW)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, College Science, Competency Based Education, Computer Literacy
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. – 1998
North Carolina has maintained a "Standard Course of Study" since the 1890s; every five to seven years since that time, it has been revised to reflect the needs of North Carolina students. The Standard Course of Study includes curriculum that should be made available to every child in the state's public schools. The "K-12…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Competency Based Education, Computer Literacy
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Irani, Tracy A.; Lundy, Lisa; Turner, R. Elaine; Percival, Susan S.; Nieves, C.; Sharf, Tracie – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2007
Distance education has been at the forefront of forging unique partnerships to facilitate learning. The purpose of this case study was to describe a business-education collaboration between General Nutrition Corporation, Inc. and the University of Florida, involving a series of online courses in introductory nutrition. Utilizing a competency-based…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Competency Based Education, Nutrition, Partnerships in Education