ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Transforming Tweets to Formal Academic Prose: College Freshmen's Innovative Writing Practice Using Digital Technologies
Author: Hong, Carrie Eunyoung
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Freshmen,Freshman Composition,Social Media,Computer Mediated Communication,Writing Processes,Prewriting,First Year Seminars,Collaborative Writing,Writing Assignments,Guides,Concept Formation,Writing Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Technology Uses in Education,Editing,Data Analysis,Mixed Methods Research,Student Surveys

This study explored how college freshmen at a mid-sized public university in north-eastern United States used Twitter, an anytime/anywhere writing technology, to support and promote the writing process by using tweets as a pre-writing activity. Two of the authors taught a joint course of First Year Seminar and Basic Reading in which the same group of students enrolled. Students in First Year Seminar used Twitter every week to input their ideas and thoughts about their experiences of the first year at the university with the goal of collaboratively combining these into a &quot;Freshman Survival Guide&quot; at the end of the semester. The findings indicate that Twitter as a technological tool helps students generate ideas that turned into a formal written text by going through a series of traditional writing processes. In addition, it appears that the nature of their writing development is affected by authenticity, collaboration, effective writing instruction, and instructional support of technology use in academic context.
A Study on the Role of Web Technology in Enhancing Research Pursuance among University Academia
Author: Hussain, Irshad
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,College Faculty,Teacher Researchers,Foreign Countries,Social Sciences,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Access to Information,Barriers,Technology Uses in Education,Information Technology

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of web technologies in promoting research pursuance among university teachers, examine the use of web technologies by university teachers in conducting research and identify the problems of university academia in using web technologies for research. The study was delimited to academia of social sciences of universities located in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. The study consisted on two types of population: university teachers and their academic heads--deans and heads of departments. The subjects of study comprised 200 university teachers and 25 academic heads taken through random sampling technique. Two questionnaires were developed on 5-point (Likert) scale for data collection. The research tools were validated through pilot testing. The researchers administered finalized research tools and collected data. The response rate was calculated to be 75% and 72% for university teachers and their academic heads respectively. The study revealed that university academia used web technologies for accessing to latest research related to their respective area/field of studies. They used such technologies for sharing their academic experiences and findings of research among their communities. It was determined that web technologies played a crucial role in promoting their access to open world-wide educational resources which otherwise were very difficult for them to access. The university teachers reported some minor problems in using web technologies like low bandwidth of internet and electricity break down/load shedding.
Technology Is an Embedded Agent of Cultural Impact
Author: Nachimuthu, K.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Internet,Social Media,Mass Media,Technology,Cultural Influences,Cultural Relevance,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Technology Integration,Social Influences,Barriers

We all watch Television, read newspapers and magazines, and we also go to see films, because of different means of communications. Because, beyond the physical requirements of food and shelter, man has now another fundamental need that is the need of communication. That communication will derive and cultivate out cultural heritages. Influences of Traditional Media for the rural cultural development, the communities and individuals have utilized a wide range of media local fares, puppet shows, street theatre folk songs and ballads for social purposes and schemes for health and family welfare campaigns, also political awareness. The Internet has the same revolutionary impact-individuals and businesses can overcome geographical, cultural and logistical barriers and improve the way they live and work. The life style of people has changed due to media exposes. One of the famous reports in 2011 says the 52 million active users in India used the Net facilities. IMAI and IMRB suggests that more than 75% of Internet usage is still driven by youngsters that include young men, school and college going students. A crucial engine of cultural influence and transformation, Indian television programming now reaches 253 million households across the country. We share more things through Amazon, Google &amp; Android, Microsoft and maybe even Facebook. People can book tickets via mobile, even pay bills through mobile and can transfer cash from one mobile to another mobile. Through books and magazines, radio and television programs, films, art and theatre, museums and historic sites, Indian culture helps us to understand and to celebrate our lives as Indians. This paper discusses the importance of cultural heritage of Indian activities and the detailed reports of influence of technology and act as a creative agent of cultural renaissance.
Doctoral Education Online: Challenging the Paradigm
Author: Radda, Hank
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Degrees,Online Courses,Educational Change,Doctoral Programs,Educational Objectives,Delivery Systems,Distance Education,Models,Educational Strategies,Excellence in Education,Student Needs,Graduate Students,Communities of Practice

While doctoral education is well-established in traditional academic environments, the role, value and function of online doctoral education is less clear. Interwoven with concerns about the online delivery format is the changing focus of doctoral education. As a function of social, technological and economic pressures, doctoral programs are expanding the traditional emphasis on basic research to include more integrated, applied models of inquiry. Understanding the unique needs and educational objectives of a scholar-practitioner model shifts concerns about online doctoral education from an emphasis on mode of delivery to an awareness of how the mode of delivery aligns with the broader learning model. The issue is not online or face-to-face, but rather rests in alignment of the theoretical model with development of curriculum and academic support structures. This paper highlights specific strategies and theoretical approaches underlying the creation of a doctoral online learning model focused on maintaining academic excellence while adapting to meet the needs of modern learners.
Internet Diffusion and Adoption within Arab-Palestinian Society in Israel
Author: Ganayem, Asmaa N.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Internet,Arabs,Access to Computers,Access to Information,Cultural Influences,Demography,Technological Advancement,Minority Groups,Mass Media Use,Community Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Predictor Variables,Individual Characteristics,Adoption (Ideas),Community Needs

This study aims to explore the nature of Internet access and use within Arab-Palestinian society in Israel. The research focuses on two points: (i) examining the pace of Internet growth during the last decade and studying the nature of the digital gaps within the studied society in a specific time, (ii) studying the extend of the effect of cultural factors in comparison to demographic factors on Internet diffusion and adoption. Measuring the digital gaps uses a new tool to measure different facets of Internet diffusion and adoption: nature of Internet access (duration of access, use locations) and nature of use (frequency, variety of use, type of use and language/s used when surfing). Arab-Palestinian society in Israel is a minority that has been distanced from the Israeli mainstream because of ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Wide gaps exist between Arabs and Jews in Israel in different socio-economic aspects. These gaps exist also in the diffusion of the Internet. This study examines the effect of various demographic (such as age and gender) and cultural (such as residency and religion) factors on Internet use and the position of cultural factors among all these factors. This study used data from the CBS (the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics) to track the development of Internet diffusion in the Israeli society, while for studying the digital gaps within the Arab society the study used data provided to the researcher by the Rikaz Center, which carried out the most exhaustive and representative interview survey of Arab- Palestinians in Israel in 2007 (Rikaz data, 2008). This study can be considered an important representation of the state of Internet diffusion and adoption at a specific time and can serve as a reference for researchers and policymakers regarding the development of Internet diffusion and adoption within Arab-Palestinian society in Israel. In addition, studying the effect of various demographic and cultural factors can contribute to the understanding the digital divide and the information society in general. Moreover, the studied population is known for its complex and unique socio-political situation, which makes it of special interest with respect to indigenous minorities.
Students' Attitudes towards Craft and Technology in Iceland and Finland
Author: Thorsteinsson, Gísli
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Handicrafts,Technological Literacy,Thinking Skills,Comparative Analysis,Technology Education,Statistical Analysis,Student Surveys,Literature Reviews,Cross Cultural Studies,Cultural Differences,National Curriculum,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Educational History,Curriculum Development,Likert Scales,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Early Adolescents,Comparative Education

Craft education in both Finland and Iceland originated over 140 years ago and was influenced by the Scandinavian Sloyd pedagogy. Since then, the subject has moved away from craft and towards technology, with the aim being to increase students' technological abilities. In the beginning, the subject largely focused on the students copying artefacts, using a variety of handicraft tools: the purpose of this was to improve pupils' manual skills, rather than their thinking skills. Today, however, the focus is also on the development of students' thinking skills, which enables them to work through the various handicraft processes (from initial ideas to the final product). This work is based on the idea generation of students and is thus expected to increase their self-esteem and ingenuity. This paper is based on a comparative study of students' attitudes towards craft and technology education in Finland and Iceland, which was undertaken by the University of Iceland and Helsinki University in the years 2011 and 2012. A quantitative survey was distributed to 213 school students and it consisted of 14 questions, which aimed to ascertain students' attitudes towards craft and technology. A literature review was subsequently completed, in order to examine and compare the origins of craft education in Finland and Iceland. The review highlighted that, despite the origins of craft education in Finland and Iceland being similar, the Icelandic national curriculum placed greater emphasis on design and innovation, whereas the Finnish national curriculum focused on the development of students' personalities and gender issues. The survey also showed differences in students' attitudes towards craft and technology education in the two countries: these differences may be explained by differences in the national curriculums and the different pedagogical traditions. However, this finding needs to be examined further through research.
Using ICT for Training Teachers in Design and Technology Education (TTDTE)
Author: Thorsteinsson, Gísli
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Education,Design,Training Methods,Inservice Teacher Education,Technological Literacy,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Cooperative Learning,Virtual Classrooms,Instructional Innovation,Action Research,Learning Activities,Computer Uses in Education,Technology Integration

The paper outlines the TTPTE project (2010-2011) which was based on the need for innovative and effective ideas for increasing the efficiency of teachers' in design and technology daily work. The project was aimed at finding new ways of how to support in-service teachers in design and technology education and how teachers themselves can upgrade their knowledge and teaching methods by using information and computer technology. The article recognises the development of pedagogy and its application for teaching, studying, and learning by using Virtual Learning Environments based on Computer Supported Cooperative Learning (CSCL). Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) have given rise to innovative ways to teach and learn. So far teaching and learning processes have been technologically driven as opposed to pedagogically led. This can be seen in the context of teachers in design and technology education, where it has been developed for the support of in-service teachers. The article promotes an understanding of the possibilities of implications of VLE technologies in education for in-service teachers in product design. It can be shown that when pedagogical considerations are given weight in the development of such technology-based learning services; improvements arise for all stakeholders.
Using Library Resources and Technology to Develop Global and Collaborative Workspaces
Author: Shepherd, Sonya S.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Literacy,Library Services,Library Skills,Elementary Secondary Education,Access to Information,Guides,Integrated Learning Systems,Educational Methods,Global Approach,Cooperation,Technology Uses in Education,Workshops

Information literacy is defined as a &quot;set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information&quot; (ACRL, 2011). Similarly, the &quot;Big6®&quot; consists of (i) defining the task, (ii) defining strategies for seeking information, (iii) locating and accessing information, (iv) knowing how to use the information found, (v) knowing how to synthesize the information found, and (vi) knowing how to evaluate the information found (Eisenberg, 2012). Regardless of whether we are talking about information literacy or the &quot;Big6&quot;, there are commonalities in what is being done and taught. Why should K-16 students, instructors, and researchers spend time navigating to find the library catalog or the databases they need to search? Why not provide direct resource links so more time can be spent finding, evaluating, and synthesizing the actual information? To address these questions, online tutorials explaining how to use persistent links to databases, journals, books, book lists, journal lists, subject lists, and Internet resources were created. This article will address how these tutorials can be used to i) Connect library resources within web pages and Learning Management Systems to support classroom instruction, and ii) Explain how the research process can also be expedited in global and collaborative workspaces (Bothma, Bothma, &amp; Cronjé, 2008).
A Diagnostic Study of the Difficulties of Using Web Based Instruction (WBI) at College Level
Author: Al Saif, Abdulkarim A.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Web Based Instruction,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Distance Education,College Students,Barriers,Teaching Methods,Questionnaires,Correlation,Technological Literacy,Internet,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Institutional Characteristics,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this study is to diagnose the difficulties and discouraging factors impinging upon the use of distance education practically Web Based Instruction (WBI) by students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. 442 students from seven university colleges interested in WBI were asked about how far a set of factors outlined in the study discourage them from the use of distance education in general and web-based instruction (WBI) in particular as a supplement to the traditional classroom lecture/lab approach. Apparently if such difficulties or discouraging factors are neutralized, the students will be better motivated to use distance education and web-based instruction. The research used questionnaires to determine the influence of the factors in question upon student's use of distance education and (WBI). The major findings of the study indicate that the difficulties or factors discouraging students from using distance education and (WBI) were negatively correlated with technology skills and use. the participants have good to very good computer and Internet skills. Thus, it was found that the computer and Internet skills and use were correlated with age, the technology skills and use were correlated with gender, and the technology skills and use correlated with colleges.
Racist Facebook Event against Native Americans: Preservice Teachers Explore Ethical and Critical Multicultural Implications
Author: Aragon, Antonette
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Racial Bias,Social Media,American Indians,Preservice Teachers,Ethics,Cultural Pluralism,Case Studies,Data Analysis,Cooperative Learning,Computer Mediated Communication,Preservice Teacher Education,Multicultural Education,College Athletics,Team Sports,Student Behavior,Social Networks,Privacy,Opinions,Negative Attitudes,Psychological Patterns,Student Teacher Attitudes,Coding

This exploratory case study sought to analyze data from Collaborative Learning Modalities (Brantmeier, Aragon &amp; Folkestad, 2011) on-line threaded discussions in a teacher education course where pre-service teachers examined the nature of a Facebook event revealing unethical and racist notions against Native Americans. In 2010 a university student posted a Facebook event titled, &quot;Cowboys vs. Indians&quot; inviting fellow students to wear &quot;Indian headdress&quot; to rouse team spirit for a rival basketball game. This Facebook event stimulated commentary from many university students decrying Native Americans. Participants in this study believed unethical racism was present in this event because of the prolific nature of on-line communication where offensive statements and ideas were cruelly exposed about Native Americans. Such offensive ideas asserted against Native Americans were performed under a false sense of anonymity or autonomy. Yet anonymity was revealed by the media and such information was exposed displaying unethical behavior to a large unanticipated audience.
Learning in the Knowledge Economy: The Role of Technology
Author: Jaffrin, Manuel
Date: 2003-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Knowledge Economy,Influence of Technology,Classroom Techniques,Internet,Technology Integration,Trend Analysis,Computer Networks,Educational Practices

Internet is not the panacea for every problem in education but we must realize that this is a great tool that can help us empower every student and elevate each individual to new levels of intellectual capacity and skills. Combined with specifics learning objectives, it will definitely change the face of education. Technology is becoming an increasingly vital tool in our information society. More people are going online to conduct such day-to-day activities as business transactions, personal correspondence, research and information gathering, and shopping. Each year, being digitally connected becomes ever more critical to economic, educational, and social advancement. Now that a large number of people regularly use the Internet to conduct daily activities, people who lack access to those tools are at a growing disadvantage. Therefore, raising the level of digital inclusion - by increasing the percentage of the population using the technology tools of the digital age--is a virtually important national goal. This article offers some recommendations that can represent the first steps in bringing Internet in the classroom successfully: (1) Invest in Bandwidth; (2) Put everything on the Net; (3) Invest in digital curriculum; (4) Build everything to open standards; (5) Take advantage of free software; (6) Create portals for your communities; and (7) Move to a utility model of computing.
Brain Activities and Educational Technology
Author: Riza, Emel
Date: 2002-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Brain,Cognitive Processes,Neurolinguistics,Neurosciences,Cultural Influences,Individual Differences,Technology Uses in Education,Brain Hemisphere Functions,Educational Practices,Change Strategies

There are close relationships between brain activities and educational technology. Brain is very important and so complicated part in our bodies. From long time scientists pay attention to that part and did many experiments, but they just reached little information like a drop in the sea. However from time to time they gave us some light to recognize the human brain, Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828 ) for example put the based system or Phrenology map for the brain because he believed that the brain was made up of about 30 organs each responsible for a single trait, and his student Spurzheim (1776-1832) continue his work. But the scientists don't accept that system. Wilder Penfield mentioned that phrenology was wrong. New techniques showed us many brain activities during people doing action and thought that may be they will reach like that system in the future. Butterworth &amp; Harris (1994) mentioned that there is a growth spurt of the brain between the age of 5 and 7 years, especially in the region of the frontal lobes. This part of the brain play an important role in planning and in the sequential origination of action and thought. So the techniques showed us many areas of brain activities, for example, (PET) scan illustrate the different areas of the brain that are activities during various tasks involving language such as hearing words; seeing words; speaking words; and generating words. In this case we need to study brain activities more and more in order to find these areas in our brain which is related to our actions. These techniques show that auditory stimulation resting state and language, music, and show various types of brain behavior. These areas used in various aspect of language activity; hearing, seeing, speaking, and thinking. Using techniques for recording brain activities by illuminating active parts of the brain, positron emotion tomography scan and uses radioactive injections; magnetic resonance imaging uses nuclear scanning techniques.