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Critical Success Factors In M-Learning: A Socio- Technical Perspective, Vlad Krotov Jan 2015

Critical Success Factors In M-Learning: A Socio- Technical Perspective, Vlad Krotov

Vlad Krotov

Educational institutions around the world increasingly view mobile technology as an effective platform for educating a new generation of students. Unfortunately, educational institutions often fail to achieve substantial results with their mobile-learning initiatives. Studies on m-learning have produced several recommendations about how to improve of its success. These recommendations cover a set of factors limited to people, technology, and pedagogy. This qualitative case study adopts a broader socio-technical perspective on m-learning and produces an extended list of critical success factors in m-learning. These factors fall into organization, people, pedagogy, and technology domains. I used the Abilene Christian University as the …

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Using Computer-Aided Design Software And 3d Printers To Improve Spatial Visualization, Petros Katsioloudis, Millie Jones Jan 2015

Using Computer-Aided Design Software And 3d Printers To Improve Spatial Visualization, Petros Katsioloudis, Millie Jones

STEMPS Faculty Publications

Many articles have been published on the use of 3D printing technology. From prefabricated homes and outdoor structures to human organs, 3D printing technology has found a niche in many fields, but especially education. The education of technology and engineering students has come a long way from traditional instruction using hand drawings. Although drawings may still be a part of a students learning, computer technology has been embraced in this field for several years. With the introduction of AutoCAD technical drawing programs and now 3D printing, learners can use 3D printed models to develop their spatial abilities in technology and …

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Influencia De Las Tic En La Comprensión Lectora De Estudiantes De Primer Grado Del Colegio La Candelaria, Edna Margarita Guzmán Polania Jan 2015

Influencia De Las Tic En La Comprensión Lectora De Estudiantes De Primer Grado Del Colegio La Candelaria, Edna Margarita Guzmán Polania

Licenciatura en Español y Lenguas Extranjeras

Este proyecto plantea la necesidad de usar las TIC como apoyo pedagógico, describe de qué manera se están usando en el aula, e identifica las ventajas y desventajas frente a la enseñanza y el aprendizaje.Como apoyo pedagógico las TIC no se limitan a emitir información; influyen en procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje, especialmente en la comprensión lectora, es el caso particular de este estudio, con los niños de primero de primaria. En ese sentido, el objetivo de esta investigación es identificar los factores que facilitan la comprensión lectora por medio del uso de las TIC, analizar cómo los docentes las aplican en …

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