Information technologies used in the workplace, such as videoconferencing and the Internet, have become available to educational institutions as well. When used for distance learning, these technologies can make education more widely available by breaking geographic and time boundaries. But like television and computing before it, distance learning may demand new instructional approaches. Takin…
Citizen journalism has proven its effectiveness in the era of digital technology, as it enabled every citizen to provide a distinctive scoop supported with sound and image in a live and immediate manner during the outbreak of crises, and also provided him with the ability to publish news and audacious criticism of events, communicate with the world and exchange information in his own way The pr…
Progressive Education, with its pedagogical desire to engage students in a taught curriculum in a meaningful way, is often viewed in opposition to Conventional Education. In this conceptual paper, I argue that despite and even because of this opposition, Progressive Education contributes to the stability of Conventional Education by making Conventional Education bearable for its teachers. I cla…
Background Many people worldwide experience obstructive sleep apnea, which is associated with medical and psychological problems. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an efficacious therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, but its effect is limited by nonadherence. Studies show that personalized education and feedback can increase CPAP adherence. Moreover, tailoring the style of informa…
This paper presents the argument that understanding new literacies requires teachers to keep re knowing amid ongoing uncertainty and change. Drawing on research undertaken about children's dynamic new ways of meaning making, an image of biodegradable knowledge is suggested to help middle years teachers navigate these rapidly changing times.
In citizen science, user-centred development is often emphasised for its potential to involve participants in the development of technology. We describe the development process of the mobile app "Naturblick" as an example of a user-centred design in citizen science and discuss digital user feedback with regard to the users' involvement. We have identified three types of digital user feedback us…
Recent and emerging technologies offer many opportunities for exploration and learning. These technologies allow learners (of any age) to work with real data, use authentic scientific instruments, explore immersive simulations and act as scientists. The capabilities soon to be available raise questions about the role of schools but do rely on directed learning traditionally supplied by teachers…
Knowledge management is the most important strategies and techniques of modern management to bring about continuous development and change for the better in the age in which we live; after having proved useful in business organizations Which has enabled it to cope with crises almost led them to the brink of collapse and helped it to regain it place and enabled them to improve its productivity a…