Research
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Will Wikipedia's new rules garner more trust?
Fri, Sep 18, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research , Campus-based
Mikhail Lyubansky dreads seeing a research paper full of Wikipedia citations, but the clinical psychologist and lecturer at the University of Illinois nevertheless encourages students to use the web site's entries as a supplement to class readings and lectures. Eight years after Wikipedia's launch, professors such as Lyubansky have come to accept the free online encyclopedia--which can be edited by any registered user with web access--as a legitimate research tool for students, especially after the site announced changes last month to its editing policies. Key words: Excelsior College, college research, web research, Wikipedia dictionary, education technology [ Read More ]
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Digital book search isn't limited to Google
Thu, Sep 17, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research
Though Google Book Search has the largest collection of digitally scanned books of its kind, and the initiative has captured a great deal of attention, researchers should keep in mind there are other book-search sites that can help them find rare works as well, a university librarian says. Key words: Google Book Search, optical character recognition, WorldCat, education technology [ Read More ]
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Experts debate relevance of 'social search'
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research
Researchers attending a conference on internet searching were divided on the use of social networking for serious research, with some saying traditional search engines are the more practical choice. Others, however, said social media can be effective tools for specific research tasks, such as conducting a survey or taking a snapshot of people's interests. Key words: web research, social networking website, Twitter, Facebook, research analysis, education technology [ Read More ]
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1-to-1 computing in the spotlight
Tue, Sep 01, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research , Tech Leadership
South Dakota, Maine, and Wyoming top the list of states with the highest percentage of schools that have ubiquitous (one-to-one) computing programs for their students--while California ranks last in this category, according to new research compiled from school databases and surveys. Key words: Project RED, educational technology, ubiquitous computing, school computer use, computer schools [ Read More ]
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Poll: Americans favor Obama's school reforms
Wed, Aug 26, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research
Most Americans want to change No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and they favor several education reforms backed by the Obama administration, such as charter schools and teacher merit pay, a new survey finds. Key words: gallop poll, phi delta kappa, education survey, Obama and education, no child left behind act, teachers pay [ Read More ]
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TPACK explores effective ed-tech integration
Wed, Aug 26, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research
As technology becomes an increasingly important tool for teaching and learning, a relatively new concept--focusing on how educators can effectively and effortlessly tailor technology to their instructional practices--is making its way into pre-service and in-service teacher education programs. Key words: TPACK, classroom technology, technology integration, teacher professional development, educational technology [ Read More ]
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College textbook rentals gaining traction
Fri, Aug 14, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Marketplace Research , Campus-based
A University of Mississippi student is renting a chemistry textbook for $9.99 this fall rather than buying the book for $157.95. Another student from the University of South Alabama saved $172 by renting a business law book. Thousands of college students have turned to textbook-rental web sites to save hundreds during the economic downturn. Key words: Chegg.com, BookRenter.com, cheap college textbooks, college textbook, education technology [ Read More ]
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Technology can reduce summer 'melt'
Wed, Aug 12, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Campus-based
Faculty and staff at Muskegon Community College in Michigan used to avoid George Maniates, knowing the campus official would ask them to call students as tuition deadlines approached. Now, a new automated phone program let the college place more than 1,000 calls to those students this summer, proving far more effective than the antiquated manual system. Key words: Muskegon Community College, college enrollment, community college tuition, education technology [ Read More ]
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Funding tops campus IT concerns
Mon, Aug 03, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research , Educause
Slashed campus budgets and dwindling endowments have spurred university IT officials toward cost-saving technologies, and a new survey shows that saving IT dollars has vaulted to the No. 1 priority of campus technology decision makers during the current recession. Key words: EDUCAUSE, IT budget, botnets, campus security, cloud computing, education, technology [ Read More ]
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Tests reveal dangers of texting while driving
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Research
Two recent studies highlight the dangers of texting while driving in no uncertain terms, and they could influence how school-based driver's education programs approach the topic. Key words: texting and driving, danger, driver's ed, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, STATIC, education, technology [ Read More ]
