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Conditions for Ubiquitous Computing: What Can Be Learned from a Longitudinal Study - Co... - 1 views

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Michael Walker on 03 Nov 10

Interesting study.

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Is Technology Producing A Decline In Critical Thinking And Analysis? - 0 views

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shared by Michael Walker on 30 Jan 09 - Cached

Schools should make more effort to test students using visual media, she said, by asking them to prepare PowerPoint presentations, for example.
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Schools should make more effort to test students using visual media, she said, by asking them to prepare PowerPoint presentations, for example.
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Michael Walker on 30 Jan 09

Science News Share Blog Cite Print Email Bookmark Is Technology Producing A Decline In Critical Thinking And Analysis? ScienceDaily (Jan. 29, 2009) - As technology has played a bigger role in our lives, our skills in critical thinking and analysis have declined, while our visual skills have improved, according to research by Patricia Greenfield, UCLA distinguished professor of psychology and director of the Children's Digital Media Center, Los Angeles. See also: Mind & Brain Intelligence Educational Psychology Computers & Math Video Games Computer Graphics Science & Society Popular Culture Educational Policy Reference Computing power everywhere Webcast Computer-generated imagery Aptitude Learners have changed as a result of their exposure to technology, says Greenfield, who analyzed more than 50 studies on learning and technology, including research on multi-tasking and the use of computers, the Internet and video games. Her research was published this month in the journal Science. Reading for pleasure, which has declined among young people in recent decades, enhances thinking and engages the imagination in a way that visual media such as video games and television do not, Greenfield said. How much should schools use new media, versus older techniques such as reading and classroom discussion? "No one medium is good for everything," Greenfield said. "If we want to develop a variety of skills, we need a balanced media diet. Each medium has costs and benefits in terms of what skills each develops." S

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Science News Share Blog Cite Print Email Bookmark Is Technology Producing A Decline In Critical Thinking And Analysis? ScienceDaily (Jan. 29, 2009) - As technology has played a bigger role in our lives, our skills in critical thinking and analysis have declined, while our visual skills have improved, according to research by Patricia Greenfield, UCLA distinguished professor of psychology and director of the Children's Digital Media Center, Los Angeles. See also: Mind & Brain Intelligence Educational Psychology Computers & Math Video Games Computer Graphics Science & Society Popular Culture Educational Policy Reference Computing power everywhere Webcast Computer-generated imagery Aptitude Learners have changed as a result of their exposure to technology, says Greenfield, who analyzed more than 50 studies on learning and technology, including research on multi-tasking and the use of computers, the Internet and video games. Her research was published this month in the journal Science. Reading for pleasure, which has declined among young people in recent decades, enhances thinking and engages the imagination in a way that visual media such as video games and television do not, Greenfield said. How much should schools use new media, versus older techniques such as reading and classroom discussion? "No one medium is good for everything," Greenfield said. "If we want to develop a variety of skills, we need a balanced media diet. Each medium has costs and benefits in terms of what skills each develops." S</div>

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'iTunes university' better than the real thing - science-in-society - 18 February 2009 ... - 0 views

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Students perform better when listening to podcast lectures than attending class in study.

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Virtual Assessment Project - 1 views

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Michael Walker on 22 Apr 10

Chris Dede from Harvard is running a study on Middle School science.

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Backchanneling in Middle School Social Studies - 0 views

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Michael Walker on 23 Mar 09

As we saw with Mogulus, there are many other tools for backchanneling. "CoverItLive" is one that many use for embedding on a blog and allowing students to log in and chat.

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A computer per student leads to higher performance than traditional classroom settings - 3 views

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1:1 research achievement engagement professional development

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Bebell said that across all of the studies contained in the journal, one common link is clear: the value of teachers committed to making 1:1 computing work. "One of the most salient findings was the critical role that teachers played in the success of each 1:1 program," Bebell said. Additional factors critical to student success across 1:1 technology settings included: Having a strong commitment from school leadership Developing consistent and supportive administrative policies Creating professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly the sharing of best practices
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Michael Walker on 22 Jan 10

Peer Reviewed research supporting increased achievement in 1:1 environments

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