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Measuring Web 2.0 interaction: a meta-synthesis of literature on using transactional distance and social presence
(2015)
In this study, the researcher created an instrument, based on a meta-synthesis of relevant literature, to measure the presence of the variables associated with Transactional Distance and Social Presence when used as a ...
Exploring perceptions of professional ePortfolios in the hiring of medical radiation therapists
(2017)
Healthcare today is a rapidly changing, complex environment and there is pressure for employers to identify and hire the best person - someone who possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, robust clinical ...
Understanding the relationship between the personal and professional use of technology by K-12 educators
(2012)
Much research has been done around how and why teachers integrate technology into classroom practices. Various factors have been shown to be important including teachers’ beliefs, attitudes, comfort, knowledge and skills. ...
Reinforcing effect of PVDF/MWCNTs nanofibers on dental resin based composites
(2019-12-01)
In the present study, the restorative composite resin was fabricated by impregnating electro-spun PVDF/MWCNTs nanofiber membrane within the based dental polymer (BisGMA/TEGDMA) using photo-polymerization. The flexural ...
Show and tell in higher education: a systematic review of video-based feedback
(2019-09-01)
This systematic literature review presents an overview of the research on the use of video-based feedback in higher education from 2009-2019. Sixty-seven peer-reviewed articles, selected from a systematic search of electronic ...
Investigating the development of a functional curriculum
(2014-06-03)
This retrospective case study explores how one region responded to Ontario Ministry of Education's initiative regarding provincial assessment practices for students with developmental disabilities. The findings are based ...
Use of educational gaming and simulation as teaching tools in health sciences
(2016-04-20)
Use of educational gaming and simulation as teaching tools has been growing exponentially. Despite their increase in use, their adoption in the health sciences as teaching tools is limited. This review of the literature ...
Technology supported formative peer assessment: an examination of student perceptions in the development of employability skills
(2014-07-01)
With the growing need for post-secondary education to develop students’ employability skills, authentic learning environments require authentic assessments. Peer assessment has been used successfully in a variety of ...
An examination of the efficacy of the plagiarism detection software program Turnitin
(2016)
This research examined the effectiveness of the plagiarism detection program Turnitin in identifying clearly copied, verbatim textual material from peer reviewed and published academic journal articles. It also considered ...
The effects of the use of iPads in secondary physical education
(2013-08-01)
This study investigates finding ways to improve engagement of students in Physical Education classes to inspire students to make healthy lifestyle choices. It appears that the existing barriers to the adoption of technology ...