Curriculum online? Exploring the political and commercial construction of the UK digital learning marketplace.

• Authors : Selwyn, Neil¹

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *COMPUTER assisted instruction; *LEARNING

• Source: British Journal of Sociology of Education. Mar2007, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p223-240. 18p. 4 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Government support for the production and consumption of educational software is now a key element of New Labour's education technology drive. At present much attention ... Copyright of British Journal of Sociology of Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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The Metadata Education and Research Information Commons (MERIC): A collaborative teaching and research initiative.

• Authors : Vellucci, Sherry L.¹; Hsieh-Yee, Ingrid²; Moen, William E.³

Subjects: *LIBRARY education; *LIBRARY science; *PROFESSIONAL education

• Source: Education for Information. 2007, Vol. 25 Issue 3/4, p169-178. 10p.

• Abstract: The networked environment forced a sea change in Library and Information Science (LIS) education. Most LIS programs offer a mixed-mode of instruction that integrates online Copyright of Education for Information is the property of IOS Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Object Lessons: A "Learning Object" Approach to E-Learning for Social Work Education.

• Authors : Ballantyne, Neil¹

Subjects: *INTERNET in education; *ONLINE education; *EDUCATIONAL technologySCOTLAND

• Source: Journal of Technology in Human Services. 2007, Vol. 25 Issue 1/2, p1-16. 16p.

• Abstract: Learning objects are bite-sized digital learning resources designed to tackle the e-Copyright of Journal of Technology in Human Services is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Organizing learning materials through hierarchical topic maps: an illustration through Chinese herb medication.

• Authors : Shih, B.-J.¹; Shih, J.-L.; Chen, R.-L.²

Subjects: *SELF-organizing maps; *TEACHING aids; *PROGRESSIVE education

• Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. Dec2007, Vol. 23 Issue 6, p477-490. 14p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: This research aims to use hierarchical topic maps to compile digital learning material and to discuss its ... Copyright of Journal of Computer Assisted Learning is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or ...

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THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.

• Authors : Waters, John K.

Subjects: *AUDIOVISUAL aids in English language education for foreign speakers; *ENGLISH as a foreign language; *EDUCATIONAL technologyUNITED StatesPEARSON Digital Learning (Company)

• Source: T H E Journal. Jan2007, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p34-40. 6p. 5 Color Photographs.

• Abstract: The article discusses the use of language-learning technologies by teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL). Between 1989 to 1990 and 2004 ...

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Collecting Evidence.

• Authors : Viadero, Debra

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology research; *INSTRUCTIONAL systems; *TECHNOLOGY & childrenUNITED States

• Source: Education Week. 3/29/2007, Vol. 26 Issue 30, p30-33. 3p.

• Abstract: The author discusses the change of focus in educational technology research, from innovations in technology in the 1990s to effectiveness of technology applications in

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Content and processes in problem-based learning: a comparison of computer-mediated and face-to-face communication.

• Authors : Strøms, H.I.; Grøttum, P.¹; Lycke, K.H.²

Subjects: *COMPUTER assisted instruction; *TELEMATICS; *EDUCATIONAL technology

• Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. Jun2007, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p271-282. 12p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.

• Abstract: There has been an increasing interest in the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in problem-based learning. One line of research has ... Copyright of Journal of Computer Assisted Learning is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or ...

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AN ONLINE GOLDMINE: Film Australia Digital Learning.

• Authors : Burton, Lee

Subjects: *ONLINE education; *MASS media education; *FILM studiesAUSTRALIAFILM Australia Ltd.

• Source: Screen Education. 2007, Issue 45, p32-35. 4p.

• Abstract: The article offers information on the new Film Australia Digital Learning website. It focuses on some of ...

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The future of e-learning.

• Authors : Clarke, Alan

Subjects: *ONLINE education; *LEARNING; *TEACHING aids

• Source: Adults Learning. Mar2007, Vol. 18 Issue 7, p14-15. 2p.

• Abstract: The author reflects on the potential benefits of electronic learning (e-learning). He says that

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Getting Up To Speed.

• Authors : Trotter, Andrew

Subjects: *EFFECT of technological innovations on education; *EDUCATIONAL technology; *STUDENTSUNITED States

• Source: Education Week. 3/29/2007, Vol. 26 Issue 30, p10-16. 5p. 2 Charts, 4 Graphs.

• Abstract: The article reports on the progression of student use of technology in the U.S. Educational researchers report that the availability of technology has improved, ...

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