Journal of Educational Technology Systems
2017 Volume 46, Number 2
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 7
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As Long as You Are Here, Can I Interest in You Some Science? Increasing Student Engagement by Co-Opting a Social Networking Site, Facebook for Science Discussions
Aditi Pai, Megan Cole, Jennifer Kovacs, Mark Lee, Kyndra Stovall & Gene McGinnis
We adopted Facebook as part of a large enrollment science discussion class in a bid to exploit students' time on this social networking site and tested the effectiveness of this "co-option... More
pp. 153-177
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Assessing Online Discussions: A Holistic Approach
Yu-mei Wang & Der-Thanq Chen
This article reports a holistic approach to assessing online discussions. This holistic approach integrates three assessment methods: assessment of learning, assessment for learning, and assessment... More
pp. 178-190
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Self-Regulated Learning: The Continuous-Change Conceptual Framework and a Vision of New Paradigm, Technology System, and Pedagogical Support
Yeol Huh & Charles M. Reigeluth
A modified conceptual framework called the Continuous-Change Framework for self-regulated learning (SRL) is presented. Common elements and limitations among the past frameworks are discussed in... More
pp. 191-214
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Player Characteristics and Games: Findings and Implications for Distance Learning
Michele D. Marvel
Understanding the factors that affect participation in online games will help educational game designers develop games that maximize participation. This study investigated whether introversion or... More
pp. 215-238
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E-Feedback as a Scaffolding Teaching Strategy in the Online Language Classroom
Wael Alharbi
Feedback plays an important role in the student learning process as it gives the learners greater insight into what they have actually done to arrive at an outcome. The importance of providing... More
pp. 239-251
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Internet Ethics for Users and Providers
Marion G. Ben-Jacob
This article deliberates concepts of Internet ethics from the perspectives of user and providers. It discusses concerns of the users from different disciplines. It addresses issues and... More
pp. 252-258
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Migrating Learning Management Systems in Higher Education: Faculty Members' Perceptions of System Usage and Training When Transitioning from Blackboard Vista to Desire2Learn
Ryan D. Rucker & Lydia R. Frass
This study examined a migration from Blackboard Vista to Desire2Learn (D2L) within a multiuniversity system. Faculty members' perceptions from two of the systems' colleges were evaluated using a... More
pp. 259-277