Differential impact of learning path based versus conventional instruction in science education

Cindy De Smet; Bram De Wever; Tammy Schellens; Martin Valcke

Computers & Education Vol. 99, No. 1 (August 2016) pp. 53–67

Learning paths have the potential to change the teaching and learning interaction between teachers and students in a computer-supported learning environment. However, empirical research about learning paths is scarce. Previous studies showed that...

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The Design and Implementation of Learning Paths in a Learning Management System

Cindy De Smet; Tammy Schellens; Bram De Wever; Pascale Brandt-Pomares; Martin Valcke

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 24, No. 6 (2016) pp. 1076–1096

Learning paths have the potential to play an important role in the way educators serve their learners. Empirical research about learning paths is scarce, particularly in a secondary education setting. The present quasi-experimental study took place...

Acceptance of game-based learning by secondary school teachers

Jeroen Bourgonjon; Frederik De Grove; Cindy De Smet; Jan Van Looy; Ronald Soetaert; Martin Valcke

Computers & Education Vol. 67, No. 1 (September 2013) pp. 21–35

The adoption and the effectiveness of game-based learning depend largely on the acceptance by classroom teachers, as they can be considered the true change agents of the schools. Therefore, we need to understand teachers' perceptions and beliefs...

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Researching instructional use and the technology acceptation of learning management systems by secondary school teachers

Cindy De Smet; Jeroen Bourgonjon; Bram De Wever; Tammy Schellens; Martin Valcke

Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 2 (February 2012) pp. 688–696

The aim of this large-scale study was to understand the technology acceptation of learning management systems (LMS) by secondary school teachers and to investigate the instructional use of LMS, distinguishing between informational use and...

Language: English