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Irwin, Ruth – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2020
Heidegger argues that modern technology is quantifiably different from all earlier periods because of a shift in ethos from in situ craftwork to globalised production and storage at the behest of consumerism. He argues that this shift in technology has fundamentally shaped our epistemology, and it is almost impossible to comprehend anything…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Information Technology, Consumer Economics, Global Approach
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DeVane, Benjamin – Democracy & Education, 2017
In this review article, I argue that games are complementary, not self-supporting, learning tools for democratic education because they can: (a) offer "simplified, but often not simple, outlines" (later called "models") of complex social systems that generate further inquiry; (b) provide "practice spaces" for…
Descriptors: Play, Educational Games, Democracy, Civics
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Ross, Steven M.; Morrison, Jennifer R. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2014
In a paper published 25 years ago, Ross and Morrison ("Educ Technol Res Dev" 37(1):19-33, 1989) called for a "happy medium" in educational technology research, to be achieved by balancing high rigor of studies (internal validity) with relevance to real-world applications (external validity). In this paper, we argue that,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Influence of Technology, Educational Research, Theory Practice Relationship
Fulgham, Susan M.; Shaughnessy, Michael F. – Educational Technology, 2014
Contributing editors Susan Fulgham and Michael Shaughnessy present their interview with David M. Monetti, Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Valdosta State University. Monetti teaches courses in educational psychology, learning, and measurement and evaluation. He is actively involved with the public schools as a researcher…
Descriptors: Interviews, Gifted, Educational Technology, Influence of Technology
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Bakker, Arthur – Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2018
Discovery learning continues to be a topic of heated debate. It has been called a zombie, and this special issue raises the question whether it may be a phoenix arising from the ashes to which the topic was burnt. However, in this commentary I propose it is more like an elephant--a huge topic approached by many people who address different…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Direct Instruction, Educational Theories, Discovery Processes
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Gillett-Swan, Jenna – Journal of Learning Design, 2017
Higher education providers are becoming increasingly aware of the diversity of their current and potential learners and are moving to provide a range of options for their engagement. The increasingly flexible delivery modes available for university students provide multiple pathways and opportunities for those seeking further education. In…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Learner Engagement, Educational Technology
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Tobin, Thomas – College and University, 2017
The class of 2020 includes some of the youngest members of the millennial generation. Most having been born in 1998, these students are so-called "digital natives." The academy must be ready to accept, welcome, and instruct these students. Doing so effectively may mean increasing the understanding of the issues that have shaped their…
Descriptors: Influence of Technology, College Graduates, Student Characteristics, Generational Differences
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Dean, Tomalee – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2017
The author, the new associate university librarian at Arizona State University (ASU) Library, discusses the "New Media Consortium Horizon Report: 2017 Higher Education Edition," an annual report that identifies and describes emerging technologies for learning and teaching. She highlights a major theme of the report--digital equity--and…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technological Advancement, Instructional Innovation, Librarians
National Council of Teachers of English, 2015
Digital media and work with technology has become a critical, integral part of teaching, scholarship, and service in the academy, transforming the ways faculty engage with students, conduct research, and serve their campus, local, and national communities. These guidelines--originally written in 1998 and updated in 2015--are designed to advise…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Guidelines, Higher Education
Shaughnessy, Michael F.; Fulgham, Susan M. – Educational Technology, 2016
The authors present this interview with Joshua Kim, Director of Digital Learning Initiatives at the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL). Dr. Kim leads Dartmouth College's efforts around online learning and digital innovation for teaching and learning. He is a well-known conference speaker and consultant in the area of…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Interviews, Electronic Learning, Web Based Instruction
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Hess, Frederick M.; Saxberg, Bror – Education Next, 2014
Today's education technology holds immense promise, but what matters more than the tools themselves are how they are used in schools and in classrooms. In "Breakthrough Leadership in the Digital Age," Frederick M. Hess and Bror Saxberg argue that educators have tended to think of adopting technology as a way to "reform" or…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Best Practices
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Papert, Artemis – LEARNing Landscapes, 2017
In this interview, biologist, artist, and shiatsu healer Artemis Papert describes how computational thinking can help people organize their thoughts in a more formal way. She discusses TurtleArt, a software that allows both children and adults to create two-dimensional static art images using geometry and coding as a medium. TurtleArt not only…
Descriptors: Art, Technology, Computation, Thinking Skills
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Alsop, Steve – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2016
What might science education learn from the recent affective turn in the humanities and social sciences? Framed as a response to Michalinos Zembylas's article, this essay draws from selected theorizing in affect theory, science education and science and technology studies, in pursuit of diverse and productive ways to talk of affect within science…
Descriptors: Science Education, Affective Behavior, Theories, Technology
Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic, 2015
In this webinar, long-time educator and developer of education technology Michael Jay discussed the importance of using technology to support learning and gave examples of how teachers can integrate technology into their instruction based on the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. The PowerPoint presentation and…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Teaching Methods, Seminars
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Mullin, Joan A.; Childers, Pamela B. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2020
After twenty-five years, the authors find that the "natural" writing center-WAC connection has proven its value over time. Pointing to the growth of WAC-writing centers, their scholarship, role in faculty development and community building, the authors end by reflecting on how this program building over the last years supports and can…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Laboratories, Writing Across the Curriculum, High Schools
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