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Learning technology research in practice: Reflections from the field.

Cairncross, Sandra; Mannion, Mike; McEwan, Tom

Authors

Sandra Cairncross

Mike Mannion



Contributors

J Cook
Editor

David McConnell
Editor

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 Mar 29, 2024
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