Laru & Järvelä (2013). Using Gartner's Hype Cycle as a Basis to Analyze Research on the Educational Use of Ubiquitous Computing. In Rummel, N., Kapur, M., Nathan, M., & Puntambekar, S. (Eds.). To See the World and a Grain of Sand: Learning across Levels of Space, Time, and Scale: CSCL 2013 Conference Proceedings Volume 1 — Full Papers & Symposia. International Society of the Learning Sciences.
How Do Students Use Their Mobile Devices to Support Learning? A Case Study fr...Helen Farley
Though universities are eager to leverage the potential of mobile learning to provide learning flexibly, most balk at the cost of providing students with mobile hardware. The practice of ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) is often mooted as a cost-effective alternative. This paper provides a snapshot of student ownership of mobile devices at a regional Australian university. Our research shows that students do have access to and use a wide range of devices. However, the delivery of learning is challenged when students try to access materials and activities using these devices. Course materials are rarely optimised for use on smartphones, navigating websites and learning management systems becomes a scrolling nightmare, and interacting with other students is often impractical using prescribed systems. Most concerning is that none of the students surveyed were participating in educator-led mobile learning initiatives. The paper concludes with the proposal of some practical, low-cost tactics that educators could potentially employ to begin engaging with mobile learning, leveraging what students already do.
Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Technology Use by ProfessorsCathy Yang
This report is about Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Technology Use by Professors. It is based on the result of a survey conduct at SUNY potsdam in 2013.
Dr. Lori Webb and Dr. James Jurica, NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRAT...William Kritsonis
Dr. David E. Herrington, Invited Guest Editor, NFEAS JOURNAL, 30(3) 2013
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief (Since 1982
Dr. Lori Webb and Dr. James Jurica, NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION JOURNAL, 30(3) 2013
In early days the main emphases were on the cognitive aspects of learning and traditional instructions of teaching in the classroom using outdated and conventional techniques. But today in this world of constant innovations and discoveries, scientists and gadget-experts are continuously searching for one or the two technological devices a day. Nodoubt technology has made our life much easier and better in many aspects. In developed countries, technology facilitates and helps students and teacher to learn things in more effective ways. But in the country like India, the development in technology is not upto that mark. We still are moving towards the path of progress. Thus, this paper will best describes about the conceptual framework regarding futuristic studies related to future technologies such as M-Learning, E-Learning, , iPod, I-Pad self-efficacy learning, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE ) etc. In this paper investigator highlighted some of the studies related to trends in futurology and innovations that could prove an important aspect of education technology.
How Do Students Use Their Mobile Devices to Support Learning? A Case Study fr...Helen Farley
Though universities are eager to leverage the potential of mobile learning to provide learning flexibly, most balk at the cost of providing students with mobile hardware. The practice of ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) is often mooted as a cost-effective alternative. This paper provides a snapshot of student ownership of mobile devices at a regional Australian university. Our research shows that students do have access to and use a wide range of devices. However, the delivery of learning is challenged when students try to access materials and activities using these devices. Course materials are rarely optimised for use on smartphones, navigating websites and learning management systems becomes a scrolling nightmare, and interacting with other students is often impractical using prescribed systems. Most concerning is that none of the students surveyed were participating in educator-led mobile learning initiatives. The paper concludes with the proposal of some practical, low-cost tactics that educators could potentially employ to begin engaging with mobile learning, leveraging what students already do.
Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Technology Use by ProfessorsCathy Yang
This report is about Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Technology Use by Professors. It is based on the result of a survey conduct at SUNY potsdam in 2013.
Dr. Lori Webb and Dr. James Jurica, NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRAT...William Kritsonis
Dr. David E. Herrington, Invited Guest Editor, NFEAS JOURNAL, 30(3) 2013
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, Editor-in-Chief (Since 1982
Dr. Lori Webb and Dr. James Jurica, NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION JOURNAL, 30(3) 2013
In early days the main emphases were on the cognitive aspects of learning and traditional instructions of teaching in the classroom using outdated and conventional techniques. But today in this world of constant innovations and discoveries, scientists and gadget-experts are continuously searching for one or the two technological devices a day. Nodoubt technology has made our life much easier and better in many aspects. In developed countries, technology facilitates and helps students and teacher to learn things in more effective ways. But in the country like India, the development in technology is not upto that mark. We still are moving towards the path of progress. Thus, this paper will best describes about the conceptual framework regarding futuristic studies related to future technologies such as M-Learning, E-Learning, , iPod, I-Pad self-efficacy learning, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE ) etc. In this paper investigator highlighted some of the studies related to trends in futurology and innovations that could prove an important aspect of education technology.
Educational Technology Research Trends: Examining Six SSCI-indexed Refereed ...Yu-Chang Hsu
This study applied text mining methods to examine the abstracts of 2,997 international research articles published between 2000 and 2010 by six journals included in the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) in the field of Educational Technology (EDTECH). A total of 19 clusters of research areas were identified, and these clusters were further analyzed in terms of productivity by country and by journal. The analysis revealed research areas with rising trends, stable status, and low attention. This study also identified areas of research emphasis by journal and research strength by country. A discussion of results through the lens of Critical Theory of Technology is also included. The authors hope to inform the EDTECH community about the trends of EDTECH research on topics and regions of research contributions. The authors also believe that such examination of trends can help facilitate fruitful discussions of directions for future research, and possible international collaboration across various geographical regions.
Demetrios G. Sampson and Panagiotis Zervas,
Context-Aware Adaptive and Personalized Mobile Learning
Tutorial Slides
@ International Summer School on Educational Technology 2013, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, 19-23 July
@ The 4th IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E 2012), Hyderabad, India, 18-20 July 2012
Becta Impact09 data reanalysed: E-maturity and ICT adoption in UK schoolsColin Harrison
EARLI Conference - Munich 2013
Symposium: Educational technology acceptance- Explaining non-significant intention-behavior effects
Full paper title: An e-maturity analysis explains intention-behavior disjunctions
in technology adoption in UK schools
Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of non-significant intention-behavior effects in educational technology adoption, based on a reanalysis of data from the Impact09 project, a UK-government funded evaluation of technology use in high schools in England that had been selected as representing outstanding Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) innovation. The reanalysis focuses on intentionality and teleology, and attempts to combine an ecological perspective with a critical analysis of the intention-behavior correlations among participants, particularly teachers and head teachers. The concept of self-regulation is also considered as a determinant of behavior. The study reports a qualitative analysis of extensive interview data from four schools, and makes use of Underwood’s concept of ‘linkage e-maturity’. Traditional models of technology acceptance often assumed a steady trajectory of innovation, but such studies failed to explain uneven patterns of adoption. In this reanalysis, an emphasis on learning practices and e-maturity, interpreted within local and system-wide ecological contexts, better explained uneven adoption patterns.
Presentation by Colin Harrison, Carmen Tomás, Charles Crook
Using socrative and smartphones for the support of collaborative learningIJITE
The integration of new technologies in the classrooms opens new possibilities for the teaching and learning
process. Technologies such as student response system (e.g. Clicker) are getting popularity among teachers
due to its effects on student learning performance. In this study, our primary objective is to investigate the
effect of Socrative with combination of smartphones on student learning performance. We also observed
the benefits of interactivity between the teacher and the students and among classmates, which positively
influences collaborative learning and engagement of students in the class. We test these relationships
experimentally in a community college class environment using data from a survey answered by students in
information technology associate degree. The results of our study reveal that collaborative learning and
engagement of student in the class improves student learning performance. We highly recommend these
tools in educational settings to support the learning process.
3. luento tieto- ja viestintätekniikan pedagogiset perusteet: tietokoneavuste...Jari Laru
Luento aiheesta tietokoneavusteinen yhteisöllinen oppiminen. Luennon runkona on käytetty tätä kirjankappaletta: "Dillenbourg, P., Järvelä, S., & Fischer, F. (2009). The evolution of research on computer-supported collaborative learning: from design to orchestration. In Technology-Enhanced Learning. Principles and products (p. 3-19). Edited by N. Balacheff, S. Ludvigsen, T. de Jong, T., A. Lazonder & S. Barnes. Springer.
Are we currently moving from the age of mobolism to age of artificail intelli...Jari Laru
The 13th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, INTED2019,IValencia (Spain). 11th-13th of March, 2019. Special Learning Technology Accelerator (Lea) Horizon 2020 project session: Innovation procurement to steer user-driven innovations for digital learning.
Laru, J. & Järvelä, S. (2008). Social patterns in mobile technology mediated ...Jari Laru
The aim of this study was to identify social patterns in mobile technology mediated collaboration among distributed members of the professional distance education community. Ten participants worked for twelve weeks designing a master’s programme in Information Sciences. The participants’ mobile technology usage activity and interview data were first analyzed to get an overview of the density and distribution of collaboration at individual and community levels. Secondly, the results of the social network analyses were interpreted to explore how different social network patterns of relationships affect online and offline interactions. Thirdly, qualitative descriptions of participant teamwork were analyzed to provide practical examples and explanations. Overall, the analyses revealed nonparticipative behaviour within the online community. The social network analysis revealed structural holes and sparse collaboration among participants in the offline community. It was found that due to their separated practices in the offline community, they did not have a need for mobile collaboration tools in their practices
Educational Technology Research Trends: Examining Six SSCI-indexed Refereed ...Yu-Chang Hsu
This study applied text mining methods to examine the abstracts of 2,997 international research articles published between 2000 and 2010 by six journals included in the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) in the field of Educational Technology (EDTECH). A total of 19 clusters of research areas were identified, and these clusters were further analyzed in terms of productivity by country and by journal. The analysis revealed research areas with rising trends, stable status, and low attention. This study also identified areas of research emphasis by journal and research strength by country. A discussion of results through the lens of Critical Theory of Technology is also included. The authors hope to inform the EDTECH community about the trends of EDTECH research on topics and regions of research contributions. The authors also believe that such examination of trends can help facilitate fruitful discussions of directions for future research, and possible international collaboration across various geographical regions.
Demetrios G. Sampson and Panagiotis Zervas,
Context-Aware Adaptive and Personalized Mobile Learning
Tutorial Slides
@ International Summer School on Educational Technology 2013, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, 19-23 July
@ The 4th IEEE International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E 2012), Hyderabad, India, 18-20 July 2012
Becta Impact09 data reanalysed: E-maturity and ICT adoption in UK schoolsColin Harrison
EARLI Conference - Munich 2013
Symposium: Educational technology acceptance- Explaining non-significant intention-behavior effects
Full paper title: An e-maturity analysis explains intention-behavior disjunctions
in technology adoption in UK schools
Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of non-significant intention-behavior effects in educational technology adoption, based on a reanalysis of data from the Impact09 project, a UK-government funded evaluation of technology use in high schools in England that had been selected as representing outstanding Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) innovation. The reanalysis focuses on intentionality and teleology, and attempts to combine an ecological perspective with a critical analysis of the intention-behavior correlations among participants, particularly teachers and head teachers. The concept of self-regulation is also considered as a determinant of behavior. The study reports a qualitative analysis of extensive interview data from four schools, and makes use of Underwood’s concept of ‘linkage e-maturity’. Traditional models of technology acceptance often assumed a steady trajectory of innovation, but such studies failed to explain uneven patterns of adoption. In this reanalysis, an emphasis on learning practices and e-maturity, interpreted within local and system-wide ecological contexts, better explained uneven adoption patterns.
Presentation by Colin Harrison, Carmen Tomás, Charles Crook
Using socrative and smartphones for the support of collaborative learningIJITE
The integration of new technologies in the classrooms opens new possibilities for the teaching and learning
process. Technologies such as student response system (e.g. Clicker) are getting popularity among teachers
due to its effects on student learning performance. In this study, our primary objective is to investigate the
effect of Socrative with combination of smartphones on student learning performance. We also observed
the benefits of interactivity between the teacher and the students and among classmates, which positively
influences collaborative learning and engagement of students in the class. We test these relationships
experimentally in a community college class environment using data from a survey answered by students in
information technology associate degree. The results of our study reveal that collaborative learning and
engagement of student in the class improves student learning performance. We highly recommend these
tools in educational settings to support the learning process.
3. luento tieto- ja viestintätekniikan pedagogiset perusteet: tietokoneavuste...Jari Laru
Luento aiheesta tietokoneavusteinen yhteisöllinen oppiminen. Luennon runkona on käytetty tätä kirjankappaletta: "Dillenbourg, P., Järvelä, S., & Fischer, F. (2009). The evolution of research on computer-supported collaborative learning: from design to orchestration. In Technology-Enhanced Learning. Principles and products (p. 3-19). Edited by N. Balacheff, S. Ludvigsen, T. de Jong, T., A. Lazonder & S. Barnes. Springer.
Are we currently moving from the age of mobolism to age of artificail intelli...Jari Laru
The 13th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, INTED2019,IValencia (Spain). 11th-13th of March, 2019. Special Learning Technology Accelerator (Lea) Horizon 2020 project session: Innovation procurement to steer user-driven innovations for digital learning.
Laru, J. & Järvelä, S. (2008). Social patterns in mobile technology mediated ...Jari Laru
The aim of this study was to identify social patterns in mobile technology mediated collaboration among distributed members of the professional distance education community. Ten participants worked for twelve weeks designing a master’s programme in Information Sciences. The participants’ mobile technology usage activity and interview data were first analyzed to get an overview of the density and distribution of collaboration at individual and community levels. Secondly, the results of the social network analyses were interpreted to explore how different social network patterns of relationships affect online and offline interactions. Thirdly, qualitative descriptions of participant teamwork were analyzed to provide practical examples and explanations. Overall, the analyses revealed nonparticipative behaviour within the online community. The social network analysis revealed structural holes and sparse collaboration among participants in the offline community. It was found that due to their separated practices in the offline community, they did not have a need for mobile collaboration tools in their practices
Evaluation of mobile teaching and learning projects, introductionHelen Farley
In the decade and a half since the beginning of the new millennium, mobile computing technologies have evolved rapidly, enabling increasingly sophisticated methods of communication and interaction. As a result of the incremental improvements in design, tendency towards reduced size, increased functionality, improvements in data storage capability, and the reliability and ubiquity of the networks that support them, mobile technologies are increasingly perceived as essential to the conduct of people’s everyday lives (Evans-Cowley, 2010).
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Mobile learning anytime, anywhere: What are our students doing?Helen Farley
Recent developments in mobile technologies have provided unique opportunities for learning and teaching. This paper reports on recent research undertaken at a regional Australian university in order to understand how higher education students are using mobile devices to support their learning. A survey instrument was developed and deployed and the data collected analysed quantitatively. Upon analysis, these data demonstrate that students are predominantly using laptop computers to support their learning, but their use of smart phones and tablets are also used for a number of specific learning activities. Further analysis indicates that in spite of the limitations in the formal university infrastructure, many students would like to use their mobile devices for formal
learning as well as informal learning.
SAAIR: Implementing learning analytics at scale in an online world: lessons l...Bart Rienties
Workshop objectives:
Explore how institutions like Open University UK have implemented learning analytics at scale. Workshop activities:
Presentation from the facilitator and interactive with questions via pollev, chat, and Zoom. Facilitator biography:
Dr. Bart Rienties is Professor of Learning Analytics and programme lead of the learning analytics and learning design research programme at the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University UK. He leads a group of academics who provide university-wide learning analytics and learning design solutions and conduct evidence-based research of how students and professionals learn. As educational psychologist, he conducts multi-disciplinary research on work-based and collaborative learning environments and focuses on the role of social interaction in learning, which is published in leading academic journals and books. His primary research interests are focussed on Learning Analytics, Professional Development, and the role of motivation in learning. Furthermore, Bart is interested in broader internationalisation aspects of higher education. He has successfully led a range of institutional/national/European projects, and has received a range of awards for his educational innovation projects. He has published over 250 academic outputs, and is the 4th most cited author and contributor in Learning Analytics in the period 2011-2018 (Adeniji, 2019), the 5th most published author on internationalisation in the period 1900-2018 (Jing et al. 2020) and the 3rd most cited author on higher education internationalisation in Asia in the period 2013-2018 (Can & Hou, 2021), the 7th most published author on social network analysis in social sciences in the period 1999-2018 (Su et al. 2020), and the 14th most published author on educational technology in the period 2015-2018 (West & Bodily, 2020). More info at https://iet.open.ac.uk/people/bart.rienties
Developing Computational Thinking Practises through Digital Fabrication Activ...Jari Laru
This paper presents a study of developing computational thinking (CT) practices through digital fabrication activities, such as creating tangible artefacts with digital tools. The aim of the study was to explore the potential of digital fabrication activities for developing CT practices. We investigated three cases of school visits where the students engaged in digital fabrication activities in Fab Lab Oulu, northern Finland. Based on the perspectives of the teachers who participated in the activities and facilitators who ran the activities, we identified that digital fabrication activities have the potential to develop CT practices, especially formulating problems in order to use a computer for assistance, thinking logically, and implementing possible solutions efficiently and effectively. The findings suggested that the nature of digital fabrication activities, such as frequent use of computers and complex problem-solving, encouraged development of CT practices. However, we also uncovered the possibility that CT is not being adequately defined by the teachers and facilitators.
Supporting Fab Lab facilitators to develop pedagogical practices to improve l...Jari Laru
Planning and facilitating digital fabrication activities, where students engage in creating tangible artefacts with digital technology, requires knowledge on both technology and pedagogy. Currently, most of the studies see facilitators of digital fabrication activities as technology experts and there are only few studies regarding them as educators. There is not much discussion from the learning sciences point of view, considering what are the requirements to enhance learning in the activities. To fill these research gaps, this paper aims to provide theoretically grounded practical suggestions of how the facilitators may contribute to improve students’ learning in digital fabrication activities based on learning science propostions. The aim of this study was to explore, how Fab Lab facilitators and school teachers can design digital fabrication activities to support students’ learning. We explored the current practices in Fab Lab Oulu from the two perspectives: considering novice students’ learning and scaffolding ill-structured problem-solving. We suggest that the facilitators may improve students’ learning by taking into account their background and current learning processes, applying instructional scaffolding, and supporting teachers involvement to take active role in the activities.
Digitaalisen oppimisen välineitä yhdessä kehittämässä – varhainen omaksuja, u...Jari Laru
Esitykseni pääviesti on se, että jokaisessa organisaatiossa on varhaisia omaksujia myös tietohallinnon asiakkaina. Heidät tulisi ottaa mukaan yhteiskehittämiseen eli käyttää resurssina, eikä syyllistyä vastakkainasetteluun..
Korkeakoulujen IT-Päivät 6.11-7.11.2018 Oulu, Finland.
Miten opettajien uusi sukupolvi mullistaa opetuksen? Vai mullistaako sittenkään?Jari Laru
Puheenvuoro SETT2018 tapahtumassa 13.9.2018, Messukeskus, Helsinki.
Tarkastelen puheenvuorossa virassa olevien opettajien ja opettajaksi opiskelevien välisiä eroja ja yhtäläisyyksiä.
Puheenvuoro RAKLI:n vierailulla: Teknologiatuettu oppiminen ja oppimisen uude...Jari Laru
RAKLIn vierailu Oulun yliopistolle 11.6.2018. Puheenvuoro.
Jari Laru, KT, yliopistonlehtori, teknologiatuettu oppiminen ja opetus
Oulun yliopisto/KTK/Oppimisen ja koulutusteknologian tutkimusyksikkö
Mulla olis ny yksi hopea ja kuusi pronssia! osaamismerkit opetuksessa Jari Laru
ESITYS esitetty Interaktiivinen Tekniikka Koulutuksessa 2017 -tapahtumassa.
Tässä foorumissa kerrotaan kokemuksia tieto- ja viestintätekniikan orientoivien opintojen (3+2 op) muuttamisesta osaamismerkkeihin perustuvaksi, opiskelijalähtöiseksi, pelillistetyksi ja ongelmalähtöiseksi kokonaisuudeksi. Nämä väline- ja sovellusopinnot ovat tiedekuntamme opiskelijoille usein ainoa katsaus teknologiatuetun oppimisen ja opettamisen maailmaan, joten niiden kehittämiseen on panostettu vuosien aikana paljon. Aiemmin on kokeiltu mm. pisteisiin perustuvaa pelillistämistä ja opetuksen tarinallistamista. Mielestäni perinteiset välineharjoitukset eivät ole enää paras tapa opiskella tieto- ja viestintätekniikan hyödyntämistä 2010-luvulla, vaan yhä enemmän on tarvetta opetella tutkia uusia tapoja toteuttaa välineisiin ja sovelluksiin tutustuminen.
Kurssiuudistuksen suunnittelun pohjaksi valittiin kolmeportainen vaikeustason nousu ja siihen liittyvä ongelmalähtöisyys, kontekstualisuus ja pelillistäminen. Pelillistämistä lukuun ottamatta ongelmalähtöisyys ja kontekstualisuus lisääntyvät korkeammalle tasolle pyrittäessä. Kurssien rakenne suunniteltiin sellaiseksi että opiskelijat saivat itse päättää kuinka he opintonsa toteuttavat kunhan he saavat tietyn määrän osaamismerkkejä tositteena osaamisestansa. Jokainen osaamismerkki toimi itsenäisenä oppimateriaalina jonka lisäksi opettaja tarjosi opiskelijoille räätälöityä työskentelyapua.
Osaamismerkkien matalin taso koostui lähinnä sovellusharjoitteista ja tutustumisesta erilaisiin verkostopalveluihin. Toisella tasolla osaamismerkin sai oman opiskelunsa suunnittelemisesta, sovellusharjoituksen suunnittelusta tai vaikkapa käytännön opetuskokeilusta. Korkein taso tarkoitti kurssin välitöntä läpäisyä - erityisen etevä opiskelija pystyi osoittamaan oman osaamisensa hakemalla välittömästi kultaista merkkiä jonka tositteena tarvittiin toteutuksen suunnitelma ja raportti sovellusesimerkkeineen.
Osaamismerkit toteutettiin Discendumin Badgefactory -palvelun avulla ja ne integroitiin osaksi Eliademy-ympäristössä toteutettua kurssia. Matalimman tason osaamismerkit myönnettiin automaattisesti siten, että opettaja teki niiden hakulomakkeisiin vain satunnaistarkastuksia kun taas kaksi korkeinta tasoa perustui opettajan tekemään tarkistukseen ja hyväksymiseen. Hyväksytyt merkit opiskelija tallensi omaan Openbadge Passport -lompakkoonsa ja julkiseen osaamisportfolioonsa.
Teknologiatuettu oppiminen ja opetus 4op - johdantoluento + digitalisaatioJari Laru
Oulun yliopiston Kasvatustieteiden tiedekunnan kurssin "teknologiatuettu oppiminen ja opetus" johdantoluento. Luennoitsija: Jari Laru, KT, yliopistonlehtori, teknologiatuettu oppiminen ja opetus
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Using Gartner’s Hype Curve as a basis to analyze research on the educational use of ubiquitous computing�
1. Using Gartner’s Hype Curve as a basis to
analyze research on the educational use of
ubiquitous computing
Jari Laru, Ph.D
Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit, University of Oulu,
Finland
Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
2. Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
Technology trigger
Peak of inflated
Expectations
Trough of
Disillusionment
Slope of
Enlightenment Plateau of productivity
First generation:
PocketPCs
First steps (R&D)
Personal Digital
Assistants
2nd generation:
Wireless Internet
Learning Devices
(Smartphones)
3rd
generation:
Out of the
box tools,
social media
integration
Case study I
Case study II
Case study
III
time
Visibility
Ubiquitous future
3. Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
Technology trigger Peak of inflated Expectations
First generation:
PocketPCs
First steps (R&D)
Personal Digital
Assistants
Case study I
time
Visibility
1. First years of research: mobility &
PDAs
• Beliefs that mobile devices
would revolutionize
education (Trifonova, 2003)
• ”M-learning or mobile
learning” (Keegan, 2005;
Quinn, 2000) as extension
of e-learning (Quinn, 2000).
• Definition of mobile
learning (Sharples, 2000).
• Era of technology
determinism started
4. Case study 1: Designing a new virtual
master’s programme
Collective task
Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
Existing master’s programs
New master’s program
Knowledge building activity
• The participants (n=10) shared a
major problem: to design a new
distance education program in
new domain
• Instructional design was
simplified: a mobile device
equipped with knowledge
building tool was just embedded
into existing practises.
• Dissappointing results
Laru, J., & Järvelä, S. (2008). Social patterns in mobile technology
mediated collaboration among members of the professional distance
education community. Educational Media International, 45(1), 17-32.
5. Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
time
Visibility
2. ”Wireless internet learning devices together
with pedagogically ambitious learning goals”
2nd generation:
Wireless Internet
Learning Devices
(Smartphones)
Case study II
Trough of Disillusionment
• ”tool support of most
projects is not
pedagogically ambitious”
(Frohberget et. al, 2009).
• In order to ensure engaged
learners, a proper design is
needed (Looi et. al, 2009)
• Seminal WILD paper
(Roschelle & Pea, 2002)
[was ahead of the time
when was published]
• Role of teacher, scaffolding
etc.
Slope of Enlightenment
6. Case study 2: Field trip (K12-education)
Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
• The participants’ (n=22,
age=12) participated one-day
field trip to nature park
• Their shared problem was to
explore inanimate and
animate traces
• Smart phones with bluetooth
mobile encounter networks
• Core-activity was aimed at
scaffolding argumentative
discussions in small groups
during inquiry learning (soft
and hard scaffolds)
• Design included also pre- and
post-structuring activities.
• Mixed results
LARU, Jari; JÄRVELÄ, Sanna; CLARIANA, Roy B. Supporting collaborative inquiry
during a biology field trip with mobile peer-to-peer tools for learning: a case study
with K-12 learners. Interactive Learning Environments, 2012, 20.2: 103-117.
7. Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
time
3. Combining affordances of social software and
mobile learning
Case study III
• Personal and wirelessly networked
technologies and social software
tools are (currently) becoming more
prevalent in the live of learners
(Lewis et. Al, 2010; Lewis, Pea &
Rosen, 2009)
• Mobile social media (Multisilta &
Milrad, 2009) in education is stitching
formal and informal learning contexts
together and briding individual and
social learning, which leads to
seamless learning
• However, very few papers discuss the
mechanisms of bridging the
individual and collaborative activities
(Wong & Looi, 2011). Slope of Enlightenment
3rd generation:
Out of the box tools,
social media
integration
8. Case study III: a course in the context
of higher education
Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
• The participants (n=21)
undergraduate teacher
education students.
• Learners’ core task was to
integrate selected individual
blog reflections and visual
representations into coherent
and comprehensive wiki
• Multiple individual and
collective phases before the
wiki activity where content
was elaborated multiple times
• Role of the mobile device was
smaller than earlier studies
• Positive resultsLaru, J., Näykki, P., & Järvelä, S. (2012). Supporting small-group learning using
multiple Web 2.0 tools: A case study in the higher education context. The Internet
and Higher Education, 15(1), 29-38.
9. Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
time
4. Ubiquitous tomorrow: learning environment
consisting of an amalgam of tools around the corner
• Research and educational use is
currently in the phase of the plateau
of the productivity
• World is entering the age of mobilism
(Norris & Soloway, 2011)
• Mobile phones are nowaday
connected computing devices that
offer multitude services (Pea &
Maldonado, 2006)
• Contemporary human interaction
paradigms (RFID, QR-Codes etc. Are
becoming regarded as mainstrea, in
current mobile devices
• Multiple device-student ratios (e.g.
1:1 or 1:all) set new challenges for
instructional designers (Wong & Looi,
2011)
Plateau of productivity
10. Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
Technology trigger Peak of inflated Expectations
time
Visibility
Conclusion
Trough of
Disillusionment
Slope of
Enlightenment Plateau of productivity
11. Why hype cycle? (conclusive thoughts)
• hypes thrive in rich environments, where research, business, and wider
social activities contribute to the creation, sharing, and refinement of
expectations (Lente, Spitters & peine, 2013).
• This study follows studies by Järvenpää & Mäkinen and Van lente et. Al
(2013) which have bridged empirical measures to the Hype Cycle
• This paper represents an exploratory and empirically driven study seeking
indicators in the three case study designs for the Hype Cycle in relation to
the evolution of educational use of ubiquitous computing
• The Hype Cycle and case studies described here emphasize that
pedagogically grounded instructional design is needed in order to put
emergent technologies into effective use
• Since we are currently living between the stages of mobile social learning
and ubiquitous future, the role of mobile technologies in different learning
contexts is still a challenge for researchers and practitioners (do educators
live in different hype phase than researchers?)
Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA
12. Thank you
• http://www.mendeley.com/profiles/jari-laru/
• http://www.linkedin.com/in/jarilaru
Jari Laru, Ph.D (Educational Sciences). Learning & Educational Technology Research Unit (LET). University of Oulu, Finland. CSCL 2013, University of Wisconsins, Madison, USA