[elearning] In pursuit of research and data

[Paul Chandler]

Hi Kevork,

Whilst there are various univeristy databases which cover slightly different
journal articles, eric (http://www.eric.ed.gov/) is reasonably
comprehensive.  Plus you can search it easily without any login etc!    I
quite often use it because it is actually easier to use than UNE's
meta-database; you can get a feel for useful 'descriptors' (formal fields
which define the article) which can then be put into a meta-database (which
frequently turns up nothing else more interesting).

There are some benefits of being part-time with one institution (UNE), and
session with 2 others (Deakin and Melbourne) - they all treat you like
"full" members of staff in terms of library and journal access.  Deakin is
terrific, because so much is available electronically.  So if there's any
articles you come across, I'm happy to grab and electronic copy for you from
Deakin.

Cheers,

On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Kevork Krozian <K.Krozian at fhc.vic.edu.au>wrote:

> Hi Rob,
>
>
>
> Sounds great. Looking forward to receiving the material as soon as you are
> able to forward it.
>
> Interestingly there was some research probably in the last 18 months and
> widely covered in some newspaper headlines claiming the opposite – that
> technology/computers/mobile devices were actually lowering standards such as
> literacy and numeracy. I could try to dredge that up but I think the point
> is not the technology but HOW it is used and that means what the teacher is
> doing with it. The teacher is both the fulcrum and the lever and that is the
> key to the direction of the outcomes.
>
>
>
> Speak soon
>
> Kevork
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:
> elearning-bounces at edulists.com.au] *On Behalf Of *Rob Byrne
> *Sent:* Friday, 17 December 2010 7:02 PM
> *To:* elearning Teachers' Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [elearning] In pursuit of research and data
>
>
>
> You need access to a university database. There is a growing literature on
> eLearning and ICT and achievement. I am happy to send you a stack of recent
> articles of list when I get back from my break.
> Rob B (rob at netspace.net.au)
>
>
> On 5/12/10 5:40 PM, "Kevork Krozian" <kevork at edulists.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
>  Just doing a trawl at present on data and research to support benefits of:
>
> 1.       Elearning in improving numeracy and literacy
>
> 2.       Digital interactive devices to improve learning
>
> 3.       Any other data that shows improvement in student learning outcomes
> with an of laptops, ipads, podcasts, vodcasts, adaptive technologies
> (learning and assessment activities react to student responses to adapt
> content based on student needs , weaknesses and performance). Eg. Cisco
> exams ask questions on the same theory area if a student appears to be weak
> in that area.
>
>
> If any of my esteemed colleagues have been searching and do have material
> to share I would love to hear from you and share with you.
>
> Speak soon
>
> Kevork Krozian
> Edulists Creator Administrator
> www.edulists.com.au
> tel: 0419 356 034
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Research Fellow: Multimedia grammatical design and authoring pedagogy
(Kahootz) project,
School of Education, University of New England
(Project website: http://www.une.edu.au/kahootzresearch)

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