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Ting, Choo-Yee; Ho, Chiung Ching – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2015
This paper presents the dataset collected from student interactions with INQPRO, a computer-based scientific inquiry learning environment. The dataset contains records of 100 students and is divided into two portions. The first portion comprises (1) "raw log data", capturing the student's name, interfaces visited, the interface…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Educational Environment, Scientific Methodology, Interaction
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Palmer, Randall – T.H.E. Journal, 2013
The iPad takeover of public education is not just confined to the mainstream classroom: Special needs educators, too, are finding that iPads can be a vital tool to support independence. What sets the iPad apart from other devices is the simple and visually robust user interface that can be used by almost everyone. It is also a highly customizable…
Descriptors: Special Education, Computer Software Reviews, Handheld Devices, Assistive Technology
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Krause, Jennifer M.; Sanchez, Yvonne – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2014
An increased availability and advancement of digital media technology, paired with the technology skills of students in the iGeneration, have given teachers and coaches an opportunity to integrate new and affordable technology into physical education and sport. Application technology, or "apps," can be used on a smartphone or tablet to…
Descriptors: National Standards, Physical Education, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education
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Bouck, Emily C.; Meyer, Nancy K.; Satsangi, Rajiv; Savage, Melissa N.; Hunley, Megan – Preventing School Failure, 2015
Written expression is a neglected but critical component of education; yet, the writing process--from prewriting, to writing, and postwriting--is often an area of struggle for students with disabilities. One strategy to assist students with disabilities struggling with the writing process is the use of computer-based technology. This article…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Writing Strategies, Incidence, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Berk, Ronald A. – Journal of Faculty Development, 2013
Disclaimer: I have been an active "free" user of LinkedIn for 5.463 years with more than 3000 (1st degree) connections from all over the world. I have no vested interest in LinkedIn other than as a user of the services it provides. Despite the fact that LinkedIn was originally designed as a network for business professionals, not…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Educational Resources, Web 2.0 Technologies, Performance Technology
Fredette, Michelle – Campus Technology, 2013
For colleges and universities today, the question is no longer whether to develop a campus app or not. Instead, the debate has shifted to the best--and most cost-efficient--way to make campus applications accessible to the myriad devices and operating systems out there. Schools have a few options: They can develop multiple native app versions;…
Descriptors: Web Browsers, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Technology Planning
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Walker, Wendy; Keenan, Teressa – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2015
This article discusses the accessibility of two content management systems, Berkeley Electronic Press's Digital Commons and OCLC's CONTENTdm, widely used in libraries to host institutional repository and digital collections content. Based on observations by a visually impaired student who used the JAWS screen reader to view the design and display…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Database Management Systems, Access to Information
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Larkin, Kevin – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2014
Having trouble finding the right app? In this article, Kevin Larkin discusses the difficulties teachers encounter when searching the App Store for high quality, appropriate apps that support students' mathematical learning. Kevin provides a useful link to a collection of over 100 app reviews.
Descriptors: Courseware, Handheld Devices, Appropriate Technology, Educational Quality
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Nisbet, Deanna; Austin, Dayna – Journal of Adult Education, 2013
Applications, or apps, that are available for both smart phones and tablets can be an effective tool for promoting vocabulary development among adult learners in English as a second language programs. An app is a software program for a mobile phone or computer operating system. Examples of such apps are provided along with practical…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, English Language Learners
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Baker, Stewart C. – Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning, 2014
This article argues that accessibility and universality are essential to good Web design. A brief review of library science literature sets the issue of Web accessibility in context. The bulk of the article explains the design philosophies of progressive enhancement and responsive Web design, and summarizes recent updates to WCAG 2.0, HTML5, CSS…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Computer System Design, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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Castrillo, María Dolores; Bárcena, Elena; Pareja-Lora, Antonio – Research-publishing.net, 2014
According to a recent research carried out by Aruba Networks (2014) in the US, the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and UAE, 86% of all respondents have two or more devices that can connect to the internet, and nearly two thirds (64%) already own three or more mobile devices with this feature; another 39% own four or…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Program Implementation, Electronic Learning, Courseware
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Guder, Christopher – Public Services Quarterly, 2013
Professional development is, in essence, a form of lifelong learning, and as such, can be viewed within the context of pedagogical concepts. More specifically, professional development is a process that builds on the experiences of the professional through assessment and reflection. The library as an organization acts like a teacher or instructor…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Learner Engagement, Lifelong Learning, Portfolios (Background Materials)
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Awuah, Lawrence J. – Journal of Instructional Research, 2015
The future of higher education is likely to be driven by to the willingness to adapt and grow with the use of technologies in teaching, learning, and research. Google Apps for Education (GAFE) is a powerful cloud-computing solution that works for students regardless of their location, time, or the type of device being used. GAFE is used by…
Descriptors: Courseware, Higher Education, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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Verhaeghe, Goedele; Schildkamp, Kim; Luyten, Hans; Valcke, Martin – School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 2015
As data-based decision making is receiving increased attention in education, more and more school performance feedback systems (SPFSs) are being developed and used worldwide. These systems provide schools with data on their functioning. However, little research is available on the characteristics of the different SPFSs. Therefore, this study…
Descriptors: Management Information Systems, Systems Analysis, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Evaluation
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Coyne, Jaime; Potter, Jalene; Hollas, Tori – SRATE Journal, 2013
The purpose of this article is to present recent technology applications for teachers as well as share important techniques in setting up a classroom environment that will prepare their students as twenty-first century learners.
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Computer Software Reviews
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