The study reported in this paper, examines the effects of a rigorously designed introduction of Twitter in the educational process. In specific, it examines the relation between the students’ use of Twitter in the context of well-organized educational activities and their grades in an academic course. The results demonstrated a significant correlation between the use of Twitter by the students ...

This review will focus on the current level on chemistry research, education, and visualization possible within the multi-user virtual environment of Second Life. We discuss how Second Life has been used as a platform for the interactive and collaborative visualization of data from molecules and proteins to spectra and experimental data. We then review how these visualizations can be scripted f...

At the core of adaptive learning systems is an adaptation engine which decides the adaptations based on the learner’s profile, educational activity, infrastructure and/or environment. This paper presents a model for adaptation engines. Then it presents 17 criteria for the evaluation of an adaptation engine.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Information on the effect of students' class attendance on examination performance in a problem-based learning medical curriculum is limited. This study investigates the impact of different educational activities on students' academic performance in a problem-based learning curriculum. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study conducted on the cardiology block at the Co...

E-learners are generally adults with work and family constraints who get involved in the virtual campus looking for temporary academic flexibility. However, they are often confronted with collaborative learning activities which lead to additional organizational efforts by reducing their individual time flexibility. In this paper, we argue that time is a major variable in Computer Supported Coll...

This document, presents a synthesis of the pedagogical methodological work done within the framework of the KP-LAB (Knowledge Practices Laboratory) project, which, together with a consortium of 22 research institutions from different European countries, has been investigating the concept of trialogical learning for the past four years. We begin with a description of the underlying approach of t...

Colorado State University Extension in Chaffee and Park Counties conducted numerous outreach educational activities between 2007 and 2010. A follow-up evaluation was conducted to determine whether one outreach activity was more effective at encouraging individuals to test their homes for radon or to mitigate their homes. Participants in the face-to-face class reported an increase in knowledge a...

BACKGROUND There is a need for research both in relation to food education at preschools and in relation to how the individual teacher can handle and relate to the many different scientific facts and paradigms that are prevalent in relation to food, health, and a sustainable lifestyle. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and meanings that preschool teachers associat...

A qualitative study supports the observation that difficult dialogues on race and racism are often triggered by racial microaggressions that make their appearance in classroom encounters or educational activities and materials. Difficult dialogues are filled with strong powerful emotions that may prove problematic to both students and teachers. When poorly handled by teachers, difficult dialogu...