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Madhumita Bhattacharya
Athabasca Univ., Canada and Massey Univ.
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Developing Skills through Informal Learning in a Playful Way
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) p. 3513
Learning and playing is natural to children. Children develop cognitive and psychomotor skills through different types of games and activities as they go through different stages of development. Learning by playing is always take place in informal...
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Use of Technology for Learning: Impact on Cognition and Culture
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 607–610
This panel session focuses on different aspects of present day learners and the learning process. Emphasis is given to the learning process and the learner characteristics in technology enhance learning environment. Main consideration is placed on...
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Learning and Assessment of 21st Century Skills using Educational Games
Madhumita Bhattacharya
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 1526–1535
This paper discusses different types of learning using games and identifies the importance of games for cognition and learning. Examples of different ways of using games for facilitation of learning and assessment of cognitive as well as affective...
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Technology enhanced learning environment: Its influence on the process of learning
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 1668–1671
This paper includes a short description of the attributes of the process of learning and the critical analysis of the influence of technology on them. The learning process is influenced by different methods, tools, technologies and learner...
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Sustainability of Learning in 21st Century: Handle the Present and Lead the Future
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 260–266
This paper discusses the potential of using personalized approach in learning in 21st century. This paper will focus mainly on the advantages of implementation of eportfolio in programs where learners are distributed. ePortfolio could be created for ...
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Development of IT plus Complex sets of Skills for Innovation
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) p. 2494
Innovation generally refers to renewing, changing or creating more effective processes, products or ways of doing things, therefore to bring about innovations and to prepare the innovators we need to create suitable learning environment. Innovation...
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Use of Technology for Learning: Impact on Cognition and Culture
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 607–606
This panel session focuses on different aspects of present day learners and the learning process. Emphasis is given to the learning process and the learner characteristics in technology enhance learning environment. Main consideration is placed on...
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Approaches to Introduce e-Portfolios for Learning and Assessment in Postgraduate Programmes
Madhumita Bhattacharya
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) p. 142
In this paper the author will describe different approaches to introduce e-portfolios in postgraduate programmes Case studies will highlight the determining factors for adopting different approaches to e-portfolio implementation. Explanations with...
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Theories of elearning
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 2363–2364
Theories of elearning are not the extension of the theories of learning. Theories of learning are definitely valid in the elearning context too. Elearning theories are still being researched on. Elearning theories need to be dynamic and flexible to...
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Video in Research in the Learning Sciences
Madhumita Bhattacharya
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning Vol. 9, No. 3 (Oct 21, 2008)
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A Study of Asynchronous and Synchronous Discussion on Cognitive Maps in a Distributed Learning Environment
Madhumita Bhattacharya
WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 100–105
A comparative study of use of asynchronous (bulletin board) and synchronous (chat) for discussion on three learning units based on the cognitive maps developed by the learners has been made. We have found that cognitive maps could be an effective ...
Topics: Cognition
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Journey with the students towards exploring the potential of Tablet PCs in learning
Madhumita Bhattacharya
ASCILITE - Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education Annual Conference 2009 (2009) pp. 71–73
This paper discusses the ways Tablet PCs were used for in and out of class activities in undergraduate courses. Examples from different subject areas and different types of activities are quoted. Two case studies are discussed to demonstrate...
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Developing a multimedia based digital tool for learning Japanese Kanji characters and visualizing the learning process using Tablet PCs
Yasmin Bhattacharya; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 3600–3603
It is essential to think about the learner and analyze the process of learning before developing learning resources. For a multimedia based learning tool, it is crucial to visualize the process of cognition along with conducting need analysis, task...
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Meaningful Learning Environment Vis-a-Vis Electronic Portfolio
Madhumita Bhattacharya
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 536–538
This article describes the process of creation of meaningful learning environment (MLE) following a three-dimensional process of activity-artifact-reflection cycle and recording the process of learning in the form of digital portfolios. Production...
Topics: Portfolios, Evaluation, Teachers
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Facilitation of Professional Development Through the Use of Video Based Online Discussion
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 394–397
This paper describes a video based online discussion system. The system has been implemented for the topic of IT classroom management in a training course of introductory Information Communication Technologies. Students were given video footage to...
Topics: Students, Information Communication Technologies, Classrooms, Video, Communication
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Tools for Analysis of Research Data Collected from Wikis and Blogs
Madhumita Bhattacharya
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning Vol. 9, No. 2 (Jun 30, 2008)
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Emerging Technologies and Approaches to Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 1290–1293
This paper will discuss challenges that educators are facing working with today’s learners who are distinctively different group of learners. It explores the demand for creating learning environments that are technology-driven, culturally diverse,...
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Assessment embedded learning environment design
Madhumita Bhattacharya
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) p. 396
This paper proposes assessment as a tool not only to judge abilities of an individual rather assessment as method to learn how individual performs a task and what help individual needs to accomplish a task successfully. This approach ensures a...
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The challenges and scope of creating and editing an interactive electronic book
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Steven Coombs
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (Oct 19, 2015) pp. 1953–1958
Editing or publishing a book in interactive electronic format is challenging and requires careful decision-making, long term planning and a commitment to be successful. What does one need to do to edit, author and publish an ebook successfully? In...
Topics: Content Development, Planning, Tools & Systems, Other
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Integrated Approach to Learning Environment Design for Secondary Science Teachers
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Lone Jorgensen
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2007) pp. 123–133
Authors argue that effective integration of different technological tools into the curriculum is not possible if the subject matters are taught in isolation independent of each other. In this article, authors have developed a model for designing...
Topics: Instructional Design, Science, Curriculum, Preservice Teacher Education, Collaboration
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A Dialogue on E-Learning and Diversity: the Learning Management System vs the Personal Learning Environment
Jon Dron; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 2013–2020
This paper is presented as a dialogue between proponents of the traditional learning management system and personal learning environments. The dialogue form is used to highlight the fact that the struggle between top-down, traditional, institutional ...
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Curriculum Development is a Process of Action and Reflection
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Toomas Tenno
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 390–393
This paper is based on the work done towards the development of graduate studies program in Educational Technology for the University of Tartu in Estonia. Initially the curriculum has been designed using the available resources and considering the...
Topics: Educational Technology, Curriculum
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Conceptual Model of Learning to Improve Understanding of High School Chemistry
Faguele Suaalii; Madhumita Bhattacharya
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2007) pp. 101–110
The results from our previous investigations support the literature in relation to the frustration that chemistry educationists have been through in the last two decades. Teaching and learning approaches have been developed; unfortunately the growth ...
Topics: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Classrooms, Instructional Materials, Secondary Education
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Localization and Globalization of Learning
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Mahnaz Moallem
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 4352–4354
With the technological advancements movements of ideas, technologies and products across borders influence both local and ‘global’ ideas and practices. Recent scholarships on globalization propose more complex models of interconnectedness and...
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Technology Enhanced Learning and Research: New or Not so New Directions?
Mike Mimirinis; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 4415–4418
In this paper the authors examine developments in learning theories in light of recent technological innovation. It is also argued that continuous research and development is needed for creating effective and efficient learning environment in...
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Digital Diversity In Universities And The Potential Of Integrative Education
Mike Mimirinis; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 150–154
Abstract: Technological innovation needs to address issues of diversity in higher education in order to achieve learning of a desirable quality. This paper maps the transforming landscape of diversification in higher education and propositions that...
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Preface Special Issue: The Connected Learning Space Guest Editors Introduction
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Piet Kommers
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2007) pp. 7–9
This special issue focuses on the co-evolution of learning paradigms in the resonance of WWW-based learning support systems of the recent decade. Most striking is the rather autonomous trend towards information management for learning: the beauty of ...
Topics: Networking Technologies, Instructional Design, eLearning, Human Computer Interaction, Navigation
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Changing Trends in Culture and Learning: Its Impact on Cognition
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Mahnaz Moallem
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 1288–1289
This paper explores the impact of emerging technology on cultural and social aspects of human cognition. Authors argue that internalized cultural values could influence technology appropriation and could explain differences in cognition and human...
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Implementation Strategies and Evaluation of A Collaborative Learning System
Shigeru Narita; Madhumita Bhattacharya
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 671–674
This is paper describes a method of introduction of a collaborative learning system in an elementary school in Japan. In this study we intend to evaluate a groupware for teaching and learning. The evaluation of software is only possible when the...
Topics: Elementary Education, Evaluation, Teaching Methods, Collaboration
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Technology Enhanced Learning and Research: New or Not so New Directions?
Mike Mimirinis; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 4381–4384
In this paper the authors examine developments in learning theories in light of recent technological innovation. It is also argued that continuous research and development is needed for creating effective and efficient learning environment in...
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Formalytics as Real-Time Feedback and Feedforward for Sustainable Lifelong Learning Pathways
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Steven Coombs
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 29, No. 4 (Dec 31, 2018) pp. 497–506
This paper explores the usefulness of formalytics for sustainable learning improvement linked to lifelong learning This can be achieved in two ways; firstly, by providing students with automatic VLE generated feedback of information giving an...
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Design of a Computer Based Constructivist Tool for Collaborative Learning
Narita Shigeru; Madhumita Bhattacharya
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 3251–3254
In this paper the authors have discussed the design of a computer based constructivist tool for collaborative learning. This is a cognitive tool for developing metacognitive skills and understanding thought process of an individual. The tool...
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Design of Virtual Learning Environments for Deep Learning
Mike Mimirinis; Madhumita Bhattacharya
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2007) pp. 55–64
Although the advent of VLEs (Virtual Learning Environments) promised more flexible and independent learning, concerns have also been raised about the quality of their pedagogical effects. This article presents the results of a case study which...
Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Learning Outcomes, Instructional Materials, Virtual Environments, Instructional Design
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Mining Collective Intelligence for Creativity and Innovation: A Research proposal
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Jon Dron
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 3514–3519
This paper is based on the intended research project. The focus of this project will be to identify features of interactions in a virtual environment that indicate cultural norms, beliefs, values and behaviours and to provide technologies to make...
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Collaborative Innovation as a Process for Cognitive Development
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Ranajit Chatterjee
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 11, No. 3 (2000) pp. 295–312
In this article we propose a methodology for collaborative innovation, which leads to cognitive development. Motivation for innovation could be an effective means for efficient and meaningful learning. Meaningful learning contributes to cognitive...
Topics: Cognition, Professional Development, Collaboration
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Innovative Course Design as Action Research: Instructional Technology for Teacher Education
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Cameron Richards
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1052–1057
This paper reports on an innovative approach adopted in the training of tertiary education teachers in instructional technology. An integrated approach was adopted to increase the motivation of teachers to use Information and Communication...
Topics: Teachers, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Information Communication Technologies, Communication
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Formalytics as Real-Time Feedback and Feedforward for Sustainable Lifelong Learning Pathways
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Steven Coombs
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2017 (Oct 17, 2017) pp. 1104–1110
This paper explores the usefulness of formalytics for sustainable learning improvement linked to lifelong learning This can be achieved in two ways; firstly, by providing students with automatic VLE generated feedback of information giving an...
Topics: research, Tools & Systems, Implementation Examples & Issues
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Smart Learning requires Smart Thinking: The Evolution of Sustainable Learning Environments
Steven Coombs; Madhumita Bhattacharya
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 27, No. 4 (October 2018) pp. 453–470
The authors propose a definition of Smart Learning linked to digital technologies to see how effective these technologies can enable and empower learning It is argued that smart learning requires smart thinking to underpin the learning process and...
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Smart Learning requires Smart Thinking: The Evolution of Sustainable Learning Environments
Steven Coombs; Madhumita Bhattacharya
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2017 (Oct 17, 2017) pp. 303–313
The authors propose a definition of Smart Learning linked to digital technologies to see how effective these technologies can enable and empower learning It is argued that smart learning requires smart thinking to underpin the learning process and...
Topics: Instructional Design, Tools & Systems, Policy Issues
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Social Learning Versus Individualized Learning
Nada Mach; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 2978–2991
Social processes mediate learning. Students learn at a deeper level when learning is constructed, through interactive discussion. The authors explore the possibilities of social networking (e.g. social networking, wikis, blogs) as powerful learning...
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Analysis and integration of 21st Century Skills for Learning and Assessment
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Mahnaz Moallem
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 4044–4055
This paper describes the complex 21st century skills and provides an analysis of those skills. We need to develop new sets of taxonomies to be able create appropriate learning environments and provide learning experiences for the students in 21st...
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Technology Enhanced Learning and Research: New Or Not So New Directions?
Mike Mimirinis; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 4079–4082
In this paper the authors examine developments in learning theories in light of recent technological innovation. It is also argued that continuous research and development is needed for creating effective and efficient learning environment in...
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The Interaction and Collaboration of Experienced Teachers deploying Social Technologies
Natalie Senjov-Makohon; Madhumita Bhattacharya
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 1706–1707
In this paper authors have discussed about creative approaches in building confidence of experienced teachers in using social networking technologies. Working in the collaborative ebook chapter authoring and editing gave an insight into the...
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Own your Learning: Self-directed Learning in Informal Environments
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Natalie Senjov-Makohon
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 1827–1829
Technological advancements made it possible to create learning environments which can integrate learning from different sources and approaches. Moving between different modes and media become easier than ever before. Present day learner can record...
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Managing Technological Constraints and Educational Aspiration in a Multicultural Elearning Environment Design
Laïla Oubenaïssa-Giardina; Madhumita Bhattacharya
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2007) pp. 135–144
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) allows us to create technology-mediated learning environment which provides opportunities for interactions through online environments. There is no doubt that it gives learners richer experience of...
Topics: Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods, eLearning, Instructional Design, Educational Technology
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Reflecting on Authoring for an Edited eBook using ICT enabled Communication Tools
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Siew Mee Barton
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 2600–2601
Virtual co-operative team is becoming increasingly commonplace and ensuring the success of these ventures is progressively getting more important to a wide variety of practical contexts. In this paper chapter authors’ describe their unique...
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Designing for Learning Effectiveness Across Borders in a Multicultural Context
Krishan Lall Kumar; Madhumita Bhattacharya
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 18, No. 1 (January 2007) pp. 111–121
Technological developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supporting distance teaching-learning strategies, (e.g., one and two-way video tele-conferencing, web conferencing, etc.) have made it possible to reach out far and wide...
Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Multicultural Education, eLearning, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
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Kick-start your professional development and research eportfolio to enhance lifelong career opportunities
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Steven Coombs; Mike Mimirinis
EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (Jun 28, 2016) pp. 1292–1293
Designing and developing eportfolios is challenging and time consuming. It requires long term planning and commitment and this paper provides the guidelines to kickstart this process. It is hard to organise all the materials to start your eportfolio ...
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Knowing What Students Know: Assessments of Complex Skills in Global Economy & Fast Changing World
Mahnaz Moallem; Madhumita Bhattacharya; Mike Mimirinis
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 397–399
In this panel session the panelists will debate and discuss the following issues:How and in what ways new technologies allow representation of knowledge in new ways? Can technologies such as three-dimensional models of phenomena, simulation of real...
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Sustainable approaches in developing an electronic book and beyond
Madhumita Bhattacharya; Nada Mach; Mahnaz Moallem
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 2655–2657
This panel session involves discussion about the e-book: Emerging technologies in Learning: The impact on cognition and culture which will be published by AACE. Audience will be introduce to different sections of the book which will initiate group...