Cooperative Weblog Learning in Higher Education: Its Facilitating Effects on Social Interaction, Time Lag, and Cognitive Load.

• Authors : Tien-Chi Huang¹ ; Yueh-Min Huang² ; Fu-Yun Yu³

Subjects: *GROUP work in education; *BLOGS; *SOCIAL interaction

• Source: Journal of Educational Technology & Society. Jan2011, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p95-106. 12p.

• Abstract: This paper examines the effects of using weblog technologies to support cooperative learning in higher education. The study focused on the ... Copyright of Journal of Educational Technology & Society is the property of International Forum of Educational Technology & Society (IFETS) and its content may not be ...

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A comparison between paper-based and online learning in higher education.

• Authors : Emerson, Lisa¹ ; MacKay, Bruce²

Subjects: *EDUCATION research; *COMPARATIVE studies; *ACADEMIC workload of students

• Source: British Journal of Educational Technology. Sep2011, Vol. 42 Issue 5, p727-735. 9p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph.

• Abstract: To date researchers have had difficulty establishing reliable conclusions in studies comparing traditional forms of learning (eg paper-based or classroom based) ... Copyright of British Journal of Educational Technology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Building IT capabilities: learning by doing.

• Authors : Carte, TraciA.¹ (AUTHOR) ; Dharmasiri, Ajantha² (AUTHOR); Perera, Travis² (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *INFORMATION & communication technologies; *MOBILE learning; *INFORMATION superhighwaySRI Lanka

• Source: Information Technology for Development. 2011, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p289-305. 17p. 2 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 5 Graphs.

• Abstract: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are ubiquitous in much of the developed world. With the growing interest in business process outsourcing, further deployment of these ... Copyright of Information Technology for Development is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Time--It's Not Always Money.

• Authors : Gabrieli, Chris¹

Subjects: *TIME factors (Learning); *SCHOOL day; *EDUCATIONAL changeUNITED States

• Source: Educational Leadership. Dec2011, Vol. 69 Issue 4, p24-29. 6p.

• Abstract: The article discusses expanded learning time (ELT) schools in the U.S., those that offer an extended school day as part ...

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New Technology May Offer Fresh Vistas For Savings and for Educational Benefits.

• Authors : Quillen, Ian

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology; *EDUCATIONAL finance; *SCHOOL budgets

• Source: Education Week. 1/13/2011, Vol. 30 Issue 16, p20-22. 3p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the use of educational technology as a way for schools to save money. Trends in technology usage in schools include the use ...

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Understanding cognitive presence in an online and blended community of inquiry: Assessing outcomes and processes for deep approaches to learning.

• Authors : Akyol, Zehra¹ (AUTHOR); Garrison, D. Randy² (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology research; *LEARNING; *MIXED methods research

• Source: British Journal of Educational Technology. Mar2011, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p233-250. 18p. 1 Diagram, 5 Charts.

• Abstract: This paper focuses on deep and meaningful learning approaches and outcomes associated with online and blended communities ... Copyright of British Journal of Educational Technology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Learning from an evaluation of Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery's Clinical Leadership Fellowship Programme.

• Authors : Miller, Sue¹; Dalton, Kevin²

Subjects: *LEARNING -- Evaluation; *FOCUS groups; *INTERVIEWING

• Source: International Journal of Clinical Leadership. 2011, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p73-78. 6p.

• Abstract: Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) Deanery's Leadership Fellowship Programme is a distinctive response to the Department of Health's 'Next Stage Review' (2008) in that it includes Copyright of International Journal of Clinical Leadership is the property of Radcliffe Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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SUCCESS IN ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY Factors Influencing Student Academic Performance.

• Authors : Feng Liu¹ ; Cavanaugh, Cathy¹

Subjects: *BIOLOGY education in secondary schools; *EDUCATION; *VIRTUAL communities

• Source: Quarterly Review of Distance Education. Spring2011, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p37-54. 18p. 5 Charts, 1 Graph.

• Abstract: This article describes the effect of teacher comments, students' demographic information, and utilization of learning management system (LMS) on student academic ... Copyright of Quarterly Review of Distance Education is the property of Information Age Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Integration of academic learning and service development through guided projects for rural practitioners in India.

• Authors : Vyas, Rashmi^1,2 (AUTHOR) ; Zachariah, Anand^1,3 (AUTHOR); Swamidasan, Isobel^1,4 (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *COLLEGE students; *FOCUS groups; *HOSPITALSINDIA

• Source: Medical Teacher. Jul2011, Vol. 33 Issue 7, pe401-e407. 7p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Background: Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) aspired through its Fellowship in Secondary Hospital Medicine (FSHM), a 1-year distance-... Copyright of Medical Teacher is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Exploring the Feasibility of Dual-Credit Mathematics Courses in High School via a Web-Enhanced, Blended Model.

• Authors : Pyzdrowski, Laura J.; Butler, Melanie B.; Walker, Vennessa L.

Subjects: *HIGH school students -- United States; *COURSE selection (Education); *SCHOOL credits

• Source: JGE: The Journal of General Education. Jan2011, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p43-60. 18p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the feasibility of putting up dual-credit mathematics course in high school students in the U.S. thru Web-enhanced model. It mentions that ...

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