Learning technology research in practice: Reflections from the field.

Cairncross, Sandra; Mannion, Mike; McEwan, Tom

Abstract

Research into the effectiveness of new learning technologies is needed. However education research is complex and challenging. In this paper we explore problems associated with different methodological approaches. In particular the value of controlled experiments in this context will be analysed and the use of interpretativist approaches to illuminate particular situations discussed. This is based on a critical reflection of our own experiences of doing educational research into student learning with interactive multimedia. These reflections will be useful to others embarking on similar projects.

Citation

Cairncross, S., Mannion, M., & McEwan, T. (2003). Learning technology research in practice: Reflections from the field. In J. Cook, & D. McConnell (Eds.), Communities of Practice. Research Proceedings of the 10th Association for Learning Technology Conference (ALT-C 2003) (70-81)

• Start Date: Sep 11, 2003
• End Date: Sep 13, 2003
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2003
• Deposit Date: Jul 24, 2008
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 24, 2008
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 70-81
• Book Title: Communities of Practice. Research Proceedings of the 10th Association for Learning Technology Conference (ALT-C 2003)
• ISBN: 9780954587000
• Keywords: IT; Learning technology; Computer software; Human-computer interaction; Learning process
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/1807