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Title:
Using network and mobile technology to bridge formal and informal learning
Author:
Trentin, Guglielmo.
ISBN:
9781843346999
Publication Information:
Witney, Oxford : Chandos Pub., 2013.
Physical Description:
xxiv, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series:
Chandos information professional series
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: 1.Tapping the motivational potential of mobile handhelds: defining the research agenda -- Cathy Tran, Mark Warschauer and AnneMarie M. Conley -- Introduction -- Educational technology and motivation: past, present and future -- Proposed research strands for motivation and mobile handheld technology -- Methodological considerations for research in mobile learning and motivation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2.Using social network sites and mobile technology to scaffold equity of access to cultural resources -- John Cook, Norbert Pachler and Ben Bachmair -- Introduction -- Resources for learning: self-representation and writing in a school context -- Key concepts -- Using NMT for bridging social capital -- Conclusions -- Notes -- Bibliography -- 3.A mobile Web 2.0 framework: reconceptualising teaching and learning -- Thomas Cochrane and Roger Bateman -- Introduction -- Background --

Contents note continued: Mobile Web 2.0 design framework: some examples of use -- Mobile Web 2.0 framework: key aspects -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- 4.Facing up to it: blending formal and informal learning opportunities in higher education contexts -- Julie Willems and Debra Bateman -- Introduction -- The blurring of formal and informal learning -- A new model for the knowledge economy -- Methodology -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- 5.Networked lives for learning: digital media and young people across formal and informal contexts -- Solveig Roth and Ola Erstad -- Introduction -- Networked lives -- Learning lives -- Methodology and research context -- Three portraits -- Interpretation of the portraits -- Conclusion -- Note -- Bibliography -- 6.Network and mobile technologies in education: a call for e-teachers -- Guglielmo Trentin -- Introduction -- The key issues -- From teacher to e-teacher -- E-teacher education and professional development --

Contents note continued: Some conclusive reflections on e-teacher status -- Note -- Bibliography -- 7.Networked informal learning and continuing teacher education -- Manuela Repetto -- Introduction -- The Aladin project: general approach and activities -- The Aladin project: results and attestations -- Conclusion -- Note -- Bibliography -- 8.A conclusive thought: the opportunity to change education is, literally, at hand -- Cathlee A. Norris and Elliot Soloway -- Introduction -- Technology = opportunity -- The Age of Mobilism = opportunity for K-12 to finally change -- Scaffolding the `demanded thinking' -- Barriers to change -- Stay tuned.
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