Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education

Mark Stansfield; Thomas Connolly; Thomas Hainey; Gavin Baxter

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-1083-6_17

Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education

Mark Stansfield
, Thomas Connolly
, Thomas Hainey
, Gavin Baxter

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Abstract

This chapter explores the contribution that computer games and Web 2.0 technologies can provide in relation enhancing learner motivation and engagement. Such technologies are considered to be particularly suited to motivating the younger generation of learners or the “iLearner Generation”. The chapter will highlight some of the main advantages and problems associated with computer games in education, as well as highlighting a recent project, the Web 2.0 European Resource Centre, which is aimed at enabling the mass of educators who find ICT confusing and frightening to have a simple and secure environment to use Web 2.0 technologies within their class.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education
Editors	Athanassios Jimoyiannis
Place of Publication	New York, NY
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	227-239
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-4614-1083-6
ISBN (Print)	978-1-4614-1082-9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1083-6_17
Publication status	Published - 2012

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