Global Learn 2012: Global Conference on Learning and Technology
Nov 06, 2012
Table of Contents
Number of papers: 46
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Seeding Clouds in the Dubai: How Virtual Platforms Can Provide Accessible Open Education
Bryn Holmes & Nawfal Mehdi, American University in the Emirates, Canada
Education is vital to any nation’s growth and there is increasing pressure on the world’s educational systems to prepare students to succeed in an increasingly diverse and complex global economy.... More
pp. 1-7
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Educational Framework for Adoption of Vocabulary Based on Wikipedia Linkage and Spaced Learning
Lauri Lahti, Aalto University School of Science, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Finland
We propose a new educational framework supporting learners in adoption of vocabulary and knowledge for various personalized and engaging pedagogic purposes. The most essential concepts of learning ... More
pp. 8-13
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Review of Mobile Device Use Policies in Public High Schools
Joshua Rosenberg, Michigan State University, United States
Mobile devices are widely owned. Research on mobile learning across educational domains has demonstrated benefits such as improvements in technology skill, utility for teachers and students, and... More
pp. 14-20
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iPad Initiative for a M.Ed. Instructional Technology Program
Carrie Thornthwaite, Lipscomb University, United States
Administrators of a M.Ed. Instructional Technology (IT) program began to receive requests from students to include some hardware as part of the program. This paper reports on both the university’s ... More
pp. 21-26
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Feeling the Feed: Reflections (Confessions?) of an Online Teacher on Transitioning from Threaded Discussion to Social Media
Marty Fletcher, Griffith University, Australia
This paper presents the background and events to date of a continuing case study of a teacher adapting to social media, from the point of view of the online teacher. It describes the ongoing... More
pp. 27-36
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Examining the Use of Social Networking in a Teacher Education Program
Anna Witt Boriack, Beverly Alford, Kayla Braziel Rollins & Hersh Waxman, Texas A&M University, United States
The study examined the use of social networking, specifically the use of a Facebook group, in a teacher education program at a public, 4-year university. Results indicated that students used social... More
pp. 37-41
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Encouraging Active Participant Engagement in the Evaluation of Online Conferencing
Angela Murphy, Amy Antonio & Shirley Reushle, Australian Digital Futures Institute, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Online conferencing has emerged as an effective solution for offering professional development and networking opportunities without needing to travel. The evaluation of online learning events held ... More
pp. 42-47
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A Model for Creating Effective Instructional Video Podcasts
Robin Kay, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
The purpose this study was to develop a comprehensive, theory-based model for creating instructional video podcasts designed to present and discuss worked examples. Sixteen design characteristics,... More
pp. 48-52
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Influences of Self-Reflective Practices via Podcasting with a Highly-Gifted, Highly Anxious, Elementary Mathematics Student
Laura Lowder, Pfeiffer University/University of Florida, United States
Research has shown girls to score significantly lower than boys on questionnaires about their academic self-concept, interest, and motivation for math. These gender differences were greater for... More
pp. 53-59
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Using Digital Cameras to Support Self-Assessment and Reflective Process in Young Children
Esther Ntuli, Idaho State University, United States
The current study seeks to examine the effectiveness of using digital cameras to support children’s self-assessment and reflective processes. Self-assessment and the ability to reflect in children ... More
pp. 60-65
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Monitoring Student Progress in Social Studies
Todd Twyman, Pacific University, United States; Marick Tedesco, Kaplan University, United States; Luke Duesbery, San Diego State University, United States
This study investigated a concept maze as an extension of Curriculum-based Measurement (CBM) to monitor the progress of student learning. Fifty 6th grade students (16 identified with a learning... More
pp. 66-71
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Language learning and technology in Australian universities
Matthew Absalom, University of Melbourne, Australia
This paper discusses the results of a national survey of languages faculty relating to their perceived IT competence and uses in teaching and learning. Languages academics were asked to complete an... More
pp. 72-76
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8 Good Reasons for Reconsidering Lecture Capturing (of which Cost-Effectiveness is One)
Mikkel Godsk, Centre for Science Education, Aarhus University, Denmark
Lecture capturing as an educational technology has been the object of much controversy due to the presuppositions that it mainly support passive learning, that the lengthy format is not suitable... More
pp. 77-82
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Examining the Knowledge Base: A 5-Year Bibliometric Citation Analysis
Arthur Borgemenke & Casey Graham Brown, Texas A&M University-Commerce, United States
The professionals who research and publish in the field of educational administration impact the theory and best practice cycle that develops into the discipline’s body of knowledge. This body of... More
pp. 83-85
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Integrating Technology in Learning Challenges to Merging Technology with Teacher Education
Elaine Correa, Medaille College, United States
With the continuous advancement of technology, educators must be prepared to engage in electronic based mediums of instruction to meet the needs of a rapidly changing electronic/computer based... More
pp. 92-97
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Researching an eLearning Environment for Developing Reflection in Pre-service Teachers: Details of Cycle 4
Pauline Roberts, Murdoch University, Australia
This paper outlines the implementation and review of an eLearning environment within the PebblePad ePortfolio platform aimed at the development of reflective abilities of pre-service teachers. This... More
pp. 98-103
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Evaluating and Improving Face to Face Professional Development for Online Faculty
Scott Bissell & Kimberlee Bonura, Center for Faculty Excellence, Walden University, United States
This paper describes the program evaluation and iterative improvement process used to support increased effectiveness of one component of our institution’s professional development program for... More
pp. 104-108
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Grammar Instruction and Computer-Assisted Self Error Correction
Li-Chuan Jan & Chuan-Ta Chao, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
This single subject, pre-experimental research aims at examining the effects of grammar instruction on students’ grammar comprehension and the ability of self error correction in their English... More
pp. 109-114
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Developing Global Competencies through the Global Learning-Curriculum Model
Marjorie Landwehr Brown, Douglass Public Schools, United States; Kay Gibson, Wichita State University, United States
The Global Learning Curriculum Model (GL-CM) provides a K-12 interdisciplinary, collaborative, global focus to existing curriculum that adds depth and complexity, made possible through asynchronous... More
pp. 115-118
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Preparing U.S. Faculty to Teach in an Asian MBA Program
Sharon Borowicz, Benedictine University, United States
There is a general air of excitement when an organization decides to do business overseas. Benedictine University experienced the same initial excitement when it signed the contract to deliver an... More
pp. 119-125
