Digital Games in eLearning Environments: Current Uses and Emerging Trends.

• Authors : Moreno-Ger, Pablo¹ ; Burgos, Daniel² ; Torrente, Javier³

Subjects: *ONLINE education; *COLLABORATIVE learning; *DIGITAL electronics

• Source: Simulation & Gaming. Oct2009, Vol. 40 Issue 5, p669-687. 19p.

• Abstract: The notion of using games in education is as old as games themselves. In addition, the massive market opened by the ... Copyright of Simulation & Gaming is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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School-based teacher collaboration in Sweden and Greece: formal cooperation, deprivatized practices and personalized interaction in primary and lower secondary schools.

• Authors : Kougioumtzis, Konstantin¹; Patriksson, Goran¹

Subjects: *TEACHER collaboration; *LEARNING communities; *CAREER developmentGREECE; SWEDEN

• Source: Teachers & Teaching. Feb2009, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p131-154. 24p. 1 Diagram, 8 Charts.

• Abstract: During recent years, educational restructuring efforts have commonly regarded schools as both learning communities and sites for teachers' professional development. A ... Copyright of Teachers & Teaching is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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A case study of learning to become a PD facilitator: ‘Climbing the tree’.

• Authors : Van der Zijpp, Teatske Johanna¹; Dewing, Jan²

Subjects: *ACTIVE learning; *FACILITATED learning; *CASE studiesNETHERLANDS

• Source: Practice Development in Health Care. Dec2009, Vol. 8 Issue 4, p200-215. 16p. 1 Illustration, 1 Chart.

• Abstract: This article describes and relates to classic and emerging theory, and the journey of one person, based at a Dutch university (Fontys University of Applied ... Copyright of Practice Development in Health Care is the property of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Toward a Synthesis of Cognitive Load Theory, Four-Component Instructional Design, and Self-Directed Learning.

• Authors : Van Merriënboer, Jeroen J. G.^1,2 ; Sluijsmans, Dominique M. A.²

Subjects: *COGNITION; *PSYCHOLOGY of learning; *LEARNING ability

• Source: Educational Psychology Review. Mar2009, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p55-66. 12p. 1 Diagram.

• Abstract: This article explores the opportunities to apply cognitive load theory and four-component instructional design to self-directed learning. LearningCopyright of Educational Psychology Review is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Impact of Learning-Style Instructional Strategies on Students' Achievement and Attitudes: Perceptions of Educators in Diverse Institutions.

• Authors : Dunn, Rita¹; Honigsfeld, Andrea²; Doolan, Laura Shea³

Subjects: *EDUCATORS; *INSTRUCTIONAL systems design; *COGNITIVE styles

• Source: Clearing House. Jan/Feb2009, Vol. 82 Issue 3, p135-140. 6p. 1 Diagram.

• Abstract: Educators from various institutions responded to key questions concerning learning style as it was implemented in their institutions and communities. Among ... Copyright of Clearing House is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Active-Learning Laboratory Session to Teach the Four M's of Diabetes Care.

• Authors : Darbishire, Patricia L.¹ ; Plake, Kimberly S.¹; Nash, Christiane L.¹

Subjects: *MEDICAL research; *INSTRUCTIONAL systems design; *ACTIVE learning

• Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. May2009, Vol. 73 Issue 2, p1-9. 9p. 4 Charts.

• Abstract: Objective. To implement an active-learning methodology for teaching diabetes care to pharmacy students and evaluate its effectiveness. Design. Laboratory instruction ... Copyright of American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education is the property of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and its content ...

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Adult learning matters.

Subjects: *ADULT learning; *CONTINUING education; *LOBBYINGUNITED Kingdom

• Source: Adults Learning. Feb2009, Vol. 20 Issue 6, p12-19. 8p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the decision of the Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning to lobby parliament for the restoration of the 1.5 ...

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Intelligent assistance for teachers in collaborative e-learning environments

• Authors : Casamayor, Agustin ; Amandi, Analia ; Campo, Marcelo

Subjects: *COLLABORATIVE learning; *EDUCATIONAL cooperation; *PARTNERSHIPS in education

• Source: Computers & Education. Dec2009, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p1147-1154. 8p.

• Abstract: Abstract: Collaborative learning environments provide a set of tools for students acting in groups to interact and accomplish an assigned task. ... Copyright of Computers & Education is the property of Pergamon Press - An Imprint of Elsevier Science and its content may ...

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Personalisation: the nostalgic revival of child-centred education?

• Authors : Hartley, David¹

Subjects: *CHILD-centered education; *EDUCATION policy; *LEARNINGENGLAND

• Source: Journal of Education Policy. Jul2009, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p423-434. 12p.

• Abstract: Personalisation is an emerging 'movement' within education. Its roots reside in marketing theory, not in educational theory. As a concept it ... Copyright of Journal of Education Policy is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Reflective Practice and Self-Evaluation in Learning Positive Guidance: Experiences of Early Childhood Practicum Students.

• Authors : McFarland, Laura¹ ; Saunders, Rachel² ; Allen, Sydnye²

Subjects: *EARLY childhood educators; *SELF-evaluation; *TEACHER self-evaluation

• Source: Early Childhood Education Journal. Jun2009, Vol. 36 Issue 6, p505-511. 7p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: This paper examines the role of self-reflection and self-evaluation in early childhood practicum students’ development of positive guidance skills with children. We examine how helpful ... Copyright of Early Childhood Education Journal is the property of Springer Nature and its content may not be copied or ...

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