eSchool News (2009) Lenovo to research tech’s effect on learning, eSchool News, June 5
“Global Education Research project will study how technology affects education in and after school, from kindergarten through college”. This article describes three projects, one at post-secondary level (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s Centre for Faculty Excellence) ‘that will analyze and measure the impact of technology on students’ educational experiences in various areas, ranging from first grade through higher education, both inside and outside the classroom.’
I will be writing a blog shortly on the lack of measurement of the effectiveness of technology in teaching and learning, so I am genuinely pleased to see this initiative, which is being set up with an independent advisory committee – but wouldn’t it be better if independent research councils were funding this, instead of a computer manufacturer?
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
Good to here about these. Please keep up and send me your updates.