Mimi Ito on Learning in Social Media Spaces: Big Thinkers
Mimi Ito on Learning in Social Media Spaces (Big Thinkers Series) Mimi Ito, an expert in young people's use of digital media, shares her research on informal learning in online communities, where stud...
Video Abstract for "Motivational challenges of adult learners in self-directed E-learning ". This research study explores the importance of both interactivity and content relevancy in motiva...
Professional Learning Networks 5 Minute Video Abstract
A five minute video summary of four articles related to experiences, and strategies for creating professional learning networks in an organization. 5MSF...
Video Abstract for "Factors Influencing Adult Learners' Decision to Drop Out or Persist in Online Learning". This research study explores the role of social and organizational support, conte...
Do actions speak louder than words? Why do we gesture? What role do simple hand movements play in some of the most fundamental aspects of language? Susan Goldin-Meadow has dedicated her career to aski...
Cognitive Load Affects Interactions Between Procedural and Declarative Systems
Cognitive Load Affects Interactions Between Procedural and Declarative Systems. Ben Reuveni, Psychology Pergo SURF L&S Fellow, discusses his research on cognitive load theory....
Online social networks and learning. This viewpoint essay seeks to argue that young people's online social networking can serve as sites for and supports for student learning in ways not currently ass...
Video Abstract for "Exploring Adult Learners' Perceptions of Technology Competence and Retention in Web-based Courses". This research study explores the role of technological skills and tea...
Jay Jay Jegathesan - my PhD examines how global communities have emerged through virtual worlds in particular among people with disability or chronic illnesses. ...
Video Abstract: Assessing Gains during Study Abroad
"Assessing Gains in Language Proficiency, Cross-Cultural Competence, and Regional Awareness during Study Abroad: A Preliminary Study."
The article, written by Drs. Jeff Watson, Peter Siska,...
Third year PhD student Nashwa Ismail talks about her research on online tutors' conceptions of student centered learning. Nashwa also talks about her experience with data collection and gives some tip...
I'm Vicki Knopke and I'm working on a PhD in Technology and Gender and Values. My research is an examination of the factors that encourage and facilitate female students to participate and engage in ...
ScratchPad 3MT - A brief description on one of my projects - ScratchPad Education.
Using tablets to provide education in villages to bridge the education gap present in cities and villages....