Search for dissertations about: "impact of ICT in education"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words impact of ICT in education.

2. 1. Child–Robot Interaction in Education

   Author : Sofia Serholt; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; child–robot interaction; education; robotics; ethics; responsible research and innovation; stakeholders; ethics;

   Abstract : Advances in the field of robotics in recent years have enabled the deployment of robots in a multitude of settings, and it is predicted that this will continue to increase, leading to a profound impact on society in the future. This thesis takes its starting point in educational robots; specifically the kind of robots that are designed to interact socially with children. READ MORE

4. 2. The role of ICT in the shift towards student-centred learning in higher education : Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique: A case study

   Author : Xavier Muianga; Henrik Hansson; Jarkko Suhonen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ICT; student-centred learning; pedagogical innovation; educational models; factors in ICT implementation; professional development; higher education; developing countries; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : Over recent decades, there has been a significant rise in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and a greater emphasis on student-centred learning (SCL) in higher education all over the world. The introduction of ICT- and SCL-based approaches is intended to improve the quality of teaching and learning to better prepare students for the 21st century workplace. READ MORE

5. 3. Enhancing Physics Learning through Instruction, Technical Vocabulary and ICT : A Case of Higher Education in Rwanda

   Author : Joseph Rusanganwa; Ingrid Andersson; Sven Andersson; Berner Lindström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Tertiary education; language shift; EFL; physics technical vocabulary; CALL; software encoding; social constructivist theory; cognitive theory of learning with multimedia; ICT tools; transforming learning; Rwanda; Högre utbildning; förändrad språkpolitik; engelskt fackspråk inom fysik; CALL; konstruktion av mjukvara; socialkonstruktivistisk och kognitiv teori; lärande med multimedia; IKT; transformering av lärande; Rwanda;

   Abstract : The overarching aim of this thesis is to explore how teaching and learning in tertiary education is performed in times of change both in language policy and learning approaches. The study takes social constructivist and socio-cultural theories as its major points of departure. READ MORE

6. 4. Education for All in Sri Lanka : ICT4D Hubs for Region-Wide Dissemination of Blended Learning

   Author : Peter Mozelius; Henrik Hansson; Sutinen Erkki; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ICT4D; ICT4D hubs; Digital divide; Sri Lanka; Blended learning; Education for All; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : ICT4D, here defined as the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in developing regions, can be seen as one of the most powerful and cost efficient ways to improve the standard of living in the developing world. Many regions in Asia have shown a rapid but heterogeneous development where information technology had a drastic impact on development but often with the problems related to ICT4D 1. READ MORE

7. 5. Longing to belong : deaf and hard of hearing young adults’ social interaction, social relationships, and identity

   Author : Sylvia Olsson; Munir Dag; Christian Kullberg; Carin Roos; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; socialt arbete; Social Work;

   Abstract : This thesis gives an insight about the impact of hearing loss on young adults as they function in daily life. Young adults with hearing loss included in the thesis can convey a very central perspective that can have an impact on a change in interventions and treatment in school life, working life and even in their leisure time. READ MORE