[elearning] In pursuit of research and data

[Rob Byrne]

No worries I will forward it in the next couple of days. I think your point
about how the technology is used is absolutely correct. Academic researchers
are only just starting to explore this point and hence there is a lot of
work which needs to be done in this area.
Back in touch soon.
RB


On 18/12/10 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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