Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Learners

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Intersecting Learner Characteristics and Technology Capabilities: Survey Development and Validation

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Title:Intersecting Learner Characteristics and Technology Capabilities: Survey Development and Validation (ID: EDU07305)
Author(s):Melissa J. Miszkiewicz (Buffalo State College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
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This session will discuss the methods and preliminary results of the first and second steps of a three-step process for assessing a survey's validity. The survey of interest was designed to expand on McVay (2000, 2001) and Bernard et al. (2004), as well as examine learner characteristics and technology capabilities of online students.

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How Faculty Like to Learn (and What Should Be Done About It)

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Title:How Faculty Like to Learn (and What Should Be Done About It) (ID: EDU06311)
Author(s):Carl F. Berger (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), Jeff Bohrer (University of Wisconsin-Madison), and Cheryl Ann-Marie Diermyer (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/12/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:How do faculty prefer to learn about technology? Are adult learning principles applicable? Is a new type of faculty emerging? Drawing on data from dozens of faculty surveys, this session will provide a framework for understanding the most effective methods of guiding faculty in their learning about technology.
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It Takes a Village: Collaborating on Rich-Media Video Podcasting to Improve Student Performance

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Title:It Takes a Village: Collaborating on Rich-Media Video Podcasting to Improve Student Performance (ID: EDU06103)
Author(s):Victoria Sarkisian (Marist College) and Austin Schilling (IBM Corporation)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:On-demand learning has the power to reach all students through online environments and podcasting. Focusing on learning objects and digital media creation and collaboration, this presentation will concentrate on delivering learning in a format according to student user expectations: streaming media and video podcasting and their effect on student performance.
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Students and Information Technology: Findings from ECAR

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Title:Students and Information Technology: Findings from ECAR (ID: EDU04106)
Author(s):Robert B. Kvavik (University of Minnesota)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/21/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:In early 2004, the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research surveyed nearly 4,500 students at 12 universities on their use of technology. The quantitative survey was augmented by more than 20 on-site student focus group sessions. This presentation reviews the key findings of this study. Students use IT primarily for convenience, communications, and control. Also presented are student preferences and skills using IT in the classroom, use of course management systems, and future trends.
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Educating the Net Generation

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Title:Educating the Net Generation (ID: EDU0404)
Author(s):Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The "Net Generation" has grown up with information technology as an integral part of how they work and socialize. Their behaviors, attitudes, and aptitudes have changed as a result of their exposure to technology. This session explores the implications of the Net Generation for colleges and universities as well as how to address the generation gap between faculty or administrators and the Net Gen.
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