Second Life places some challenges for educators, such as the high requirements for computer hardware and network speed.
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Alone but Together: Adult Distance Study through Computer Conferencing - 0 views
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perceptions of computer conferencing
Using Online Learning for At-Risk Students and Credit Recovery. Promising Practices in ... - 0 views
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"at risk" "credit recovery" "online learning"
Computer Based Virtual Field Trips - 0 views
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A report on the advantages and barriers of creating and using virtual field trips in the educational environment
Icebreakers and Group Builders for the Classroom - 0 views
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Strategies for breaking the ice and establishing a comfortable learning environment
Norm-Referenced Testing and Criterion-Referenced Testing: The Differences in Purpose, C... - 0 views
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Explains the differences between these two types of tests. Criterion-Referenced tests are based on learning outcomes and the application of knowledge rather than how one student compares with the norm group of students.
Diversity and Inclusion: Strategies for Special Ed Teachers - 0 views
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Strategies for a successful learning environment for students with disabilities.
Learning communities in classrooms: A reconceptualization of educational practices - 0 views
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Bielaczyc, K. & Collins, A. (1999). Learning communities in classrooms: A reconceptualization of educational practices. In C. M. Reigeluth (Eds.), Instructional-design theories and models. A new paradigm of instructional theory (pp. 269-292). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaumn Associates. Discusses learning communities and outlines principles for the design of effective learning communities.
http://www.malts.ed.ac.uk/staff/sian/natives_final.pdf - 0 views
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Study providing evidence that debunks immigrants vs. natives debate. Interesting treatment of the language constructs. -
digital native vs digital immigrant- stereotypes associated
Second Life: Hype or Reality? Higher Education in the Virtual World - DE Oracle - 0 views
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Second Life places some challenges for educators, such as the high requirements for computer hardware and network speed.
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The visual context of the virtual world generated a sense of presence and shared space which make students feel that they have experienced the benefits of a real class.
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Research on using SL in higher ed classrooms and communities.
The Effect of Flexible Learning Schedule - 1 views
"The Internet Goes to College: How Students Are Living in the Future with Today's Techn... - 0 views
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Great article that explores research about technology habits for college students - personal, social, educational
Course Design Factors Influencing the Success of Online Learning. - 0 views
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Factors that affect the success of asynchronous online learning by looking at course design and student perceptions.
Enhancing Student Revising and Editing - 0 views
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icant improvement in students' revising and editing skills in the areasof content and mechanics
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Researchermodels andintroduces- lesson on peerediting