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Using Mobile Learning to Enhance the Quality of Nursing Practice Education
(2007-11-28)In this chapter, we first review the research literature pertaining to the use of mobile devices in nursing education and assess the potential of mobile learning (m-learning) for nursing practice education experiences in ... -
Using Mobile Learning to Enhance the Quality of Nursing Practice Education
(2007-10-18)The purpose of this paper is to review the research literature pertaining to the use of mobile devices in Nursing Education and assess the potential of mobile learning (m-learning) for Nursing practice education experiences ... -
Using mobile technology to enhance undergraduate student digital information literacy skills: A Canadian case study
(IAFOR, 2015-07-07)Learning essential information literacy skills through the use of mobile phones is an innovative m-learning pilot project that was collaboratively undertaken in a Canadian university college over the course of two academic ... -
Using Peer Teams to Lead Online Discussions
(Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2002-03-14)This study investigated an online course in which groups of four students were used to lead online discussions. The teams were examined for their ability to bring instructional design, discourse facilitation, and direct ... -
Using Problem-Based Learning in Online Courses: A New Hope?
(M. Bullen & Janes (Eds.). Making the Transition to E-Learning: Strategies and Issues. Idea Group. Hersey, PA., 2006)In this chapter, I argue that instructional designers must use research and theory to guide them to new and justified instructional practices when designing e-learning. I introduce a well-established pedagogy, Problem-Based ... -
Using Self-Efficacy to Assess the Readiness of Nursing Educators and Students for Mobile Learning
(International Review of Research on Open and Distance Education, 2012-06)The purpose of this study was to assess the self-efficacy of nursing faculty and students related to their potential use of mobile technology and to ask what implications this technology has for their teaching and learning ... -
Using The Internet For Distance Education Delivery And Professional Development
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Using Web-Based, Group Communication Systems to Support Case Study Learning at a Distance
(International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2002-10)This study explored the capacity of Web-based, group communication systems to support case-based teaching and learning. Eleven graduate students studying at a distance were divided into three groups to collaborate on a ... -
Utilizing Disruptive Technologies in the University: Confessions of an Agent Provocateur
(AACE, 1999-06)This paper overviews the programming and facilities at a large research University that is designed to assist faculty in maximizing their effective use of educational technologies. Different programs developed by a ... -
Validity Issues In Quantitative Computer Conference Transcript Analysis
(Educational Technology Research and Development, 2004)Over the past 15 years, educational technologists have been dabbling with a research technique known as quantitative content analysis (QCA). Although it is characterized as a systematic and objective procedure for describing ... -
Video-Conferencing with Audio Software
(The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2006)An online conference is illustrated using the format of a TV talk show. The conference combined live audio discussion with visual images spontaneously selected by the moderator in the manner of a TV control-room director. ... -
The Virtual Conference: Extending Professional Education in Cyberspace
(International Jl. of Educational Telecommunications, 1996)This paper describes the use of Internet based tools to support professional interaction and education in a format known as the virtual conference. The paper discusses characteristics of the virtual conference and ... -
Virtual platforms at Athabasca University
(2012-08-12)The Athabasca University environment includes a virtual media lab (the e-Lab) which is an integrated website platform for curriculum enhancement and development, social networking, and pedagogical and disciplinary research. ... -
Vision for Change: a concept paper for the development of a virtual learning system
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Voice Interaction Online
(Nova, 2011)This chapter examines the potential for voice activities to enhance online learning. Although research related to online writing tools (such as e-mail, discussion threads, blogs, and wikis) is growing and the use of ... -
The Web of Identity: Selfhood and Belonging in Online Learning Networks
(Seventh International Conference on Networked Learning 2010, 2010-05)In this paper, the reflexive relationship between social interaction and understanding of self in online learning networks is examined. In keeping with constructionism, we acknowledge the significance of social interaction ... -
Web-Based Training
(2008-05-27)Current Web-based training (WBT) is based on accumulated research and experience with strategies for improving learning and instruction, beginning in the early part of the twentieth century and continuing to the present. ... -
Web-based training
(John Wiley and Sons, 2008)Current Web-based training (WBT) is based upon accumulated research and experience with strategies for improving learning and instruction, beginning in the early part of the 20th century and continuing to the present. Use ... -
Web-Based Training
(John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2004)Current Web-based training (WBT) is based upon systematic research and experience with strategies for improving learning and instruction, beginning in the early part of the 20th century and continuing to the present. Use ... -
Why Do Teachers Get To Learn The Most?
(e-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology,, 2004)A common report from anecdotal writing over many generations of educators is that it is the teacher who usually learns the most during the process of gathering content materials, designing, teaching and evaluating student ...