Self-directed learning in technology supported project work

Allan H.K. Yuen*, Liping Deng

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Based on the analysis of 83 case studies developed in the Module 2 of the Second International Information Technology in Education Study(SITES), project work was found to be the most popular format of pedagogical innovation. A careful examination of the project descriptions revealed that the 34 cases of project work could be further distinguished into five approaches: research project, thematic project, study trip, discussion project, and aggregated-task project. With one case chosen from each category as the focus, this paper attempts to examine technology supported project work from the perspective of self-directed learning. We seek to reveal how project work is related to self-directed learning and how technology helps the teaching and learning process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLearning by Effective Utilization of Technologies. Facilitating Intercultural Understanding
Subtitle of host publicationProceeding of the 14th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2006
EditorsRiichiro Mizoguchi, Pierre Dillenbourg, Zhiting Zhu
PublisherIOS Press
Pages473-476
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781607502128
ISBN (Print)9781586036874
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2006
Event14th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2006 - Beijing, China
Duration: 30 Nov 20064 Dec 2006
https://ebooks.iospress.nl/volume/learning-by-effective-utilization-of-technologies-facilitating-intercultural-understanding

Publication series

NameFrontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Volume151
NameProceedings of International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period30/11/064/12/06
Internet address

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Education

User-Defined Keywords

  • Project-based learning
  • Self-directed learning
  • Technology support

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