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This research project investigated the use of interactive whiteboards (IWBs) in one primary school (R-7). The NSW Quality Teaching Framework was used as a part of professional development activities with teachers to improve their practice. Using activity theory and drawing upon observations and interview data, tensions are identified and described about the uptake and effective use of IWBs acro...

Constructivism is a major intellectual influence on the development of modern learning technology. This paper first reviews the main tenets of the constructivist approach. The application of constructivism to the Information and Computing Sciences (ICS) is then critically discussed. It is argued that constructivism provides a set of ideas that should have a deeper and more widespread impact on ...

In the era of e-learning, student-centered approaches and constructivists learning environments are critical success factors. The inherent interactivity of the Internet and the emotional engagement of story can lead to transformative learning experiences in media rich environments. This paper focuses on Web-Based Transmedia Storytelling Edutainment as critical-creative pedagogy in higher e-educ...

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