Hot Banana Web Content Management Suite http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/ The latest research news from eSchoolNews. en WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com ©2009 eSchool News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:47:27 EDT Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=61035 Higher-education officials are hoping to reduce alcohol-related deaths and injuries with online alcohol awareness courses that inform and test students on the adverse effects of excessive drinking. Key words: alcohol awareness, education technology, school technology, drunk driving accidents, the University of Kansas WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=5e0b7e95-ca23-4ebe-bed8-5f4b6aa4b0ab Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60985 A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has won $4.5 million in National Science Foundation grants to study the use of computer games for learning. Key words: research grants, University of Wisconsin Madison, education technology, school technology WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=6d79fb3a-c6bd-4814-9066-c1e19f3577bb Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60851 More than 1,000 sophisticated computer processing units soon will be connected at five U.S. locations, including Indiana University, creating a supercomputing network that will aid research requiring enormous data processing capacity for modeling and analyzing climate systems. Key words: supercomputer, education technology, school technology, Indiana University, University of Buffalo WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=9ae76cd2-513f-4f94-8eae-01e10033f9ad Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60770 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=bbdce964-51dd-44cf-ab15-a2f96744095b Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60743 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=48942f96-7502-4ccf-9bce-932d646128e8 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60689 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=6c2524e0-56a5-4322-a528-8ce09da739fd Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60444 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=73789628-18b8-4dd4-b347-58e208d8b198 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60353 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=a7d9fe21-c54f-46d9-a49e-e7f8bd012eaf Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60351 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=5c51bbaa-f024-4579-a5cd-7ea59ab32225 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:47:27 EDT http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/research/?i=60193 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 WebAdmin@eschoolnews.com tag:hotbanana.com,2009:article=e23bf8f1-86c6-4ae8-b850-ec7db71ff940 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:47:27 EDT