Synthesis of Research

 From Wikitechbook--the student-developed, technology textbook

In progress: Synthesis of current research for engaging students with technology and authentic experiences.

According to the 2008 Horizon Report, "Significant shifts in scholarship, research, creative expression, and learning have created a need for innovation and leadership at all levels of the academy. This challenge has evolved over the past year and is a crucial one for teaching and learning."  In order to best serve our students, educators must stay up to date on the research related to technology and multimedia and how it impacts student learning and achievement.

Subtopics

1. Engaging students with technology: Are there current studies that show students work harder or learn more?

2. Authentic experiences: Are there current studies that show students work harder or learn more?

3. Hypertext rather than linear text: Are there current studies that show students study or learn more?

References

1. Horizon Report 2008 : This annual report describes the continuing work of the New Media Consortium's (NMC) Horizon Project, a research-oriented effort that seeks to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to have considerable impact on teaching, learning, and creative expression within higher education. http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2008-Horizon-Report.pdf

Additional Resources

1. National Education Computing Account (NECC) 2007 Research Paper Archives via International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Website  http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NECC_2007&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17658

2. Research and Reports from the Office of Educational Technology: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/techreports.html