Technology Enhanced Learning : Research Themes

This book gives an overview of the state-of-the-art in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL). It is organized as a collection of 14 research themes, each introduced by leading experts and including references to the most relevant literature on the theme of each cluster. Additionally, each chapter discusses four seminal papers on the theme with expert commentaries and updates. This volume is of high value to people entering the field of learning with technology, to doctoral students and researchers exploring the breadth of TEL, and to experienced researchers wanting to keep up with latest developments. Front Matter....Pages i-xv Research Themes in Technology Enhanced Learning....Pages 1-10 Technology and Theories of Learning....Pages 11-27 Constructionism and Microworlds....Pages 29-35 Design Methods for TEL....Pages 37-46 Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning....Pages 47-58 Mass Collaboration with Social Software in TEL....Pages 59-67 Learning Spaces....Pages 69-87 Mobile Learning....Pages 89-96 Virtual Worlds for Learning....Pages 97-107 Adaptive Intelligent Learning Environments....Pages 109-114 Self-Regulated Learning in Technology Enhanced Learning Environments....Pages 115-126 Assessment for Learning....Pages 127-135 Learning Objects....Pages 137-144 Technical Learning Infrastructure, Interoperability and Standards....Pages 145-155 Digital Divides and Social Justice in Technology-Enhanced Learning....Pages 157-168 Back Matter....Pages 169-180 Annotation Providing an overview of the state-of-the-art in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), this work is organised as a collection of 21 clusters or research themes, each introduced by leading experts and including references to the most relevant literature on the theme of each cluster. Additionally, four seminal papers on each theme are included with expert commentaries and updates. This volume is of high value to the TEL community, a large and active group of multidisciplinary researchers, to contextualise the field and define it as a distinct research area