Journal of Research on Technology in Education
2006 Volume 38, Number 3
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 6
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Wireless Laptops as Means for Promoting Active Learning in Large Lecture Halls
Miri Barak, Alberta Lipson & Steven Lerman
This paper reports on a study that examined the use of wireless laptops for promoting active learning in lecture halls. The study examined students' behavior in class and their perceptions of the... More
pp. 245-263
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Teacher Inquiry: A Vehicle to Merge Prospective Teachers' Experience and Reflection during Curriculum-Based, Technology-Enhanced Field Experiences
Kara Dawson
This study describes and analyzes a four-year effort to provide curriculum-based, technology-enhanced field experiences for prospective teachers. These field experiences and this associated study... More
pp. 265-292
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Learning Strategies and Performance in a Technology Integrated Classroom
Kathleen Debevec, Mei-Yau Shih & Vishal Kashyap
This study examines students' use of technology for learning (accessing the course Web site to download PowerPoint slides for note taking and exam preparation) relative to more traditional learning... More
pp. 293-307
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Implementing Project-Based Learning and E-Portfolio Assessment in an Undergraduate Course
Yasemin Gulbahar & Hasan Tinmaz
In this case study, the aim was to implement project-based learning by utilizing e-portfolio assessment in a small-scale classroom (N = 8). The compulsory Design, Development, and Evaluation of... More
pp. 309-327
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Implementation and Effects of One-to-One Computing Initiatives: A Research Synthesis
William R. Penuel
There are now a large number of initiatives designed to make laptops with wireless connectivity available to all students in schools. This paper synthesizes findings from research and evaluation... More
pp. 329-348
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An Investigation of Communicative Competence of ESL Students Using Electronic Discussion Boards
Shenghua Zha, Paul Kelly, MeeAeng Ko Park & Gail Fitzgerald
This study focuses on the use of electronic discussion boards with elementary-aged English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The purpose of the study is to investigate students' communicative... More
pp. 349-367