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Research into e-learning

Context is king

Good practice depends on good research. However, although the use of technology in learning has been around for several decades, there is still the feeling that little evidence based research exists to prove its effectiveness. The research seems difficult to find and fragmented, with no obvious authoritative sources. The common perception is that the use of technology in learning is largely unproven. Some would go as far as claiming that it hasn’t worked at all. We need some resolution to this problem or at least a way forward that identifies the necessary research if it does not exist.

So let's ask some basic questions:

• Why is research a problem?
• What sort of research is needed?
• Where does one find good research?

White Paper: Research and e-learning

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Summary of contents:

• Researching the research
• Why is research a problem?
  • Market research
  • General psychology
  • Psychology of learning
  • Human factors research
  • Cost effectiveness research
  • Learning effectiveness research
  • Media and media mix research
  • Technical research
  • Standards research
  • Implementation research
• What sort of research is needed?
  • Web
  • Books
  • Conferences
  • Research centres
  • Professional associations
• Where does one find good research?
  • White Papers
  • Book reviews
  • Conference reports
  • Think-tank reports
  • Useful web links
• An e-learning research resource
• Conclusion
  

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