New research by a Massey University PhD student has found that many educators feel out of their depth when adopting new technology for use in the classroom.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2013
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(Phys.org)—Children need access to technology if they want to succeed in the 21st century with so many of the world's transactions done over the internet, says Massey Professor Mark Brown.
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2013
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a free e-learning application called weLearn for Android tablets. The easy-to-use cloud service is designed to support and enliven learning by expanding the learning ...
Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2012
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Digital technologies in the classroom must go hand in hand with innovative teaching to have a true impact on educational achievements, research involving academics at The University of Nottingham has shown.
Social Sciences
Nov 26, 2012
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A University of Michigan startup company that bridges the gap between students and professors with technology was acquired today by Echo360.
Other
Nov 8, 2012
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Teaching and learning in the 21st century needs to be 'turbo-charged' by educational technology rather than using technologies designed for other purposes, according to a new report developed by the Technology-Enhanced Learning ...
Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2012
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Introduction of hi-tech teaching aids in the classroom often comes with great hopes for enhanced learning. Yet a new doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that new technologies per se do not improve ...
Social Sciences
Apr 23, 2012
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Technology has grown by leaps and bounds, yet are computers helping students progress in their learning? Absolutely, says a 40-year retrospective on the impact of technology in classrooms.
Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2012
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An innovative kitchen that gives step-by-step cooking instructions in French could spark a revolution in language learning in the UK.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 24, 2011
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When President Obama underscored the importance of a college education to eighth-graders during their April 11 visit to the White House, he was echoing the collective sentiment among the nation's educators and organizations ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 18, 2011
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