Why have teachers been reluctant to integrate ICT in the classroom? Welcome to the first episode of "E-learning Research - the podcast". In this episode, hear from experts and researchers in the field of ICT & education as they tackle some of the big questions around the integration of ICT in schools: What are the mistakes and challenges? What are the secrets to success? And, what will the role of the teacher be in the future ICT-enriched classroom?
Welcome to the blog home for "E-learning Research - the podcast",
brought to you by the CoCo Research Centre.
The podcast is an ongoing series of 5 minute videos that seek to inform, provide insight and spark enquiry on essential topics in the area of technology-supported learning. Each episode gathers opinions and experience from leading experts and researchers in the field of e-learning, drawing on recent findings, key studies, and forecasts for the future.
Why blog the vodcast? We want to hear from other researchers and practitioners out there who are asking and addressing the same questions. Please feel free to give your feedback, share your own experiences with the community, or give us a topic idea for our next episode.
CoCo - the Centre for Research on Computer Supported Learning and Cognition, operates within the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. Our mission is to discover how new technologies can support and enhance learning. In addition to building a solid research base in ICT-supported learning, we also teach. We lead graduate courses, short courses, PhD projects and corporate training courses. CoCo heads a Masters program which provides academic qualifications in e-learning and offers a "professional" and "research" stream. Our alumni range from online learning managers to school leaders and professionals in industry, health, government and higher education.
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