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Wood, Eileen; Zivcakova, Lucia; Gentile, Petrice; Archer, Karin; De Pasquale, Domenica; Nosko, Amanda – Computers & Education, 2012
The purpose of the present study was to examine the impact of multi-tasking with digital technologies while attempting to learn from real-time classroom lectures in a university setting. Four digitally-based multi-tasking activities (texting using a cell-phone, emailing, MSN messaging and Facebook[TM]) were compared to 3 control groups…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Technology, Higher Education, Written Language
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Mueller, Julie; Wood, Eileen; Hunt, Jen; Specht, Jacqueline – Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 2009
The authors examined the implementation of assistive technology in a community literacy centre's writing program for adult learners. Quantitative and qualitative analyses indicated that (a) software and instructional methods for writing must be selected according to the needs of and in conjunction with adult learners, (b) learners needed…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Educational Technology