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2. Proceedings of the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA) (Madrid, Spain, October 19-21, 2012)
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International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS)
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The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a fast pace and affecting academia and professional practice in many ways. Paradigms such as just-in-time learning, constructivism, student-centered learning and collaborative approaches have emerged and are being supported by technological advancements such as simulations, virtual reality and multi-agents systems. These developments have created both opportunities and areas of serious concerns. This conference aimed to cover both technological as well as pedagogical issues related to these developments. The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference received 98 submissions from more than 24 countries. Out of the papers submitted, 29 were accepted as full papers. In addition to the presentation of full papers, short papers and reflection papers, the conference also includes a keynote presentation from internationally distinguished researchers. Individual papers contain figures, tables, and references.
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- 2012
3. New Technologies Upset the Political Communication Balance in the Third World.
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Oduko, Segun
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This paper argues that new technologies, which play significant roles in the process of communication, may solve some problems, but they also tend to create new ones. A discussion of the various problems encountered in Nigeria, where an appreciable penetration of portable video cameras and recorders has given the public more access to, and choice of, media software, is used as an example of the complexities that a new technology may introduce into a system. The effects on the potential audience of the introduction of the more expensive color television rather than continued use of black and white is also discussed. It is pointed out that the broadcast system in Nigeria, as in the Third World generally, is inextricably involved with politics, and that media in Third World countries, including Asia and Africa, are almost always in the direct or indirect service of the government of the day. Such service, it is noted, results in a high percentage of broadcast time being devoted to educational material, and political broadcasts receiving priority over other programs. The broadcasting systems in Asia and South and Central America are briefly described and compared with the systems in Africa, especially in terms of government involvement and control. The political factors operating in the creation of an alternative station in Nigeria are also described. An overview of the world-wide penetration of radio, television, and video recorders in both developed and Third World countries is then provided, and a concluding statement sums up the current situation in Nigeria. (10 references) (CGD)
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- 1986
4. From Old to New Learning: Global Imperatives, Exemplary Asian Dilemmas and ICT as a Key to Cultural Change in Education
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Richards, Cameron
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Information and communication technologies (ICTs) represent a crucial force for cultural change in both education and society and possible transitions between old and new learning as well as social values. This is especially so in East Asia, where the young have informally embraced ICTs but learn in formal contexts often still dominated by traditional transmission models of learning rather than the new learner-centred theories which inform policy imperatives for innovation and reform. Educational contexts like Singapore and Hong Kong are particularly exemplary because they have been so progressive in policy initiatives for ICT integration and reform in formal education, imperatives which conflict in practice with still dominant traditional learning expectations, teaching practices and models of assessment. As typified by such contexts, this paper investigates how the pedagogical dilemmas of a tension between old and new models of learning need to be understood and approached in terms of related and overlapping institutional and social dilemmas of change. (Contains 4 figures.)
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- 2004
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5. Broadening the Scope for Educational Research. Report of a Regional Seminar (Tokyo, Japan, July 11-20, 1984).
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National Inst. for Educational Research, Tokyo (Japan). and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Asian Centre for Educational Innovation for Development.
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The results of a seminar in which representatives from Australia, New Zealand, and eight Asian countries discussed interdisciplinary research in education are presented. Types of interdisciplinary research were identified, and the conditions necessary for its development were examined. The recent impetus toward interdisciplinary research has emanated from concerns about economic and national development, social justice, the implications for national unity of linguistic and ethnic diversity, and a representation in schools of continuing cultural and social traditions. In some countries there are limitations of knowledge on the part of educational researchers. For example, researchers need to know more about computer and communications technologies. Cooperation and communication among the disciplines and support from the community must be encouraged. Guidelines for the advancement of interdisciplinary educational research are discussed. The annexes, which make up over two-thirds of the report, contain a list of participants and the papers from the individual countries. (RM)
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- 1984
6. Book Development in National Communications and Planning.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Karachi (Pakistan). Regional Centre for Book Development in Asia., Thapar, Romesh, Thapar, Romesh, and United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Karachi (Pakistan). Regional Centre for Book Development in Asia.
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In the developing countries of South and Southeast Asia where advancing technologies threaten the stability of traditional societies, books should be used to increase understanding and provide for a smooth transition into a modernized culture. The planning and coordinating of publishing that would serve this purpose demands changes in authorship, editing, printing capacity, paper supply, book formats, marketing, capital and talent supply, government regulation, and communications. These conclusions are based on two studies which investigated the supply of books to new readers in rural Asian countries and suggested guidelines for book development within overall national development planning. The complete texts of the studies are contained in the appendixes of the report. (EMH)
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- 1975
7. Reliance on Facebook for news and its influence on political engagement.
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David, Clarissa C., San Pascual, Ma. Rosel S., and Torres, Ma. Eliza S.
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FAKE news ,SOCIAL media in education ,POWER (Social sciences) ,POLITICAL knowledge - Abstract
This paper examines the link between reliance on Facebook for news, political knowledge, and political engagement in the Philippines. We tested five hypotheses using data gathered from an online survey of 978 Filipinos conducted from February 1 to March 31, 2016. Findings support the hypothesis that those who rely less on social media as a news source exhibit higher levels of perceived knowledge about politics than those who rely more on it for news. Controlling for traditional news use, following political officials or institutions on social media is associated with higher levels of political interest and engagement, those with more politically active friends on Facebook have higher levels of exposure to political content online, and there is a positive correlation between Facebook being a source of information about politics and discussing politics more often with others. However, the hypothesis that those with more friends on their network who are politically active, will have greater political knowledge and more political engagement than those who have few politically active friends on their Facebook network is not supported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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8. Research uptake, lessons from a multi-country global programme: What Works to Prevent Violence against women and girls.
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Ramsoomar, Leane, Ladbury, Rebecca, and Jewkes, Rachel
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VIOLENCE against women ,CAPACITY building ,CHANGE theory ,GIRLS - Abstract
Research uptake is achieved when research findings are translated into meaningful change in capacity to understand development problems, policies and practice, and funding streams. While there is consensus among those working to prevent violence against women and girls that this is essential, relatively little guidance exists on how to achieve this. We reflect on RU approaches used by the What Works to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls Programme and the dilemmas encountered and navigated. We recommend a nimble and flexible approach, incrementally unfolded; guided by a theory of change, evolving key messages; underpinned by comprehensive communications and capacity development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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