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"The research described in this paper is the investigation of interactivity between learners and system in the context of remote access to educational field explorations (field trips). The concept is described generically as remote access field trip (RAFT). The interactivity framework proposed for assessing RAFT considers it within the context of live distance education and needs to be judged in terms of set interaction criteria, e.g. learner & learner, learner & instructor, learner & content and learner & interface. This paper proposes that criteria for distance learning interaction assessment should consider also how the leaner interacts with a pervasive interface. This is particularly relevant in this context because the system involves participants interacting with a pervasive system within a live field trip experience, and creates a unique human-system interaction in the educational domain."

Eine erste offen lizenzierte Publikation der Unesco. Eigentlich schon irgendwie spannend, weshalb sie erst jetzt dieses Lizenzformat wählen. Aber sie setzt einen Schwerpunkt auf Open Educational Ressources. "UNESCO has released its first openly licensed publication. Open Educational Resources: Conversations in Cyberspace brings together the background papers and reports from the first three years of activities in the UNESCO OER Community. Access the online edition - or buy the book!"

"The past week I spent some time in the virtual reality of Second Life, exploring the possibilities for learning activities arranging and for management of a learning process. Also, I read several research papers sharing the gained experience in teaching and learning in SL. It was found that this virtual world …" introduces Malinka Ivanova in her Blogpost

Wichtige Fragen sind z.B.: - Wie hat sich das Zusammenleben von Studierenden durch soziale Netzwerke verändert? - Wie haben sich Studienalltag und Lernen durch soziale Netzwerke verändert? - Wie verändern soziale Netzwerke die Auffassung von Freundschaften? - Wie hilfreich sind die Netzwerke für die Studien- und Berufsorientierung? Darüber hinaus können auch eigene Fragestellungen behandelt werden. Dazu gehören z.B. auch Erfahrungsberichte oder Reflexionen aus Studierendensicht!

RAFT (Remote Accessible Field Trips) provides the possibility for students to participate in field trips from remote locations. This paper reports on two studies to test the RAFT concept. The first study used video-mediated communication (VMC) to allow students to communicate with experts. The second study tested students' experiences of using off-the-shelf technologies to transfer data while assigned with specific roles. Participants were school students aged 11-18 years. The findings showed RAFT resulted in high levels of interest and was both positive and engaging for students. An increase in student interest in topic (p < 0.05) was reported in the second study. It is argued that these aspects of RAFT are of benefit to students and further developments are discussed.

About the book: In this book, we present a collection of papers and articles which represent the varied backgrounds and interests of the authors, all of whom belong to the VITAE team who developed the materials and approaches which are outlined here. While some articles are practical in their focus, describing the application of pedagogic models and the experiences of the participants; others are more theoretical, offering in-depth explorations of the approaches taken in developing the VITAE model.

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