Search for dissertations about: "second life learning"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 116 swedish dissertations containing the words second life learning.

2. 6. Learning text talk online : Collaborative learning in asynchronous text based discussion forums

   Author : Monica Liljeström; Agneta Hult; Anders. D. Olofsson; Lars Svensson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Online learning; CSCL; online assessment; collaborative learning; peer assessment; peer review; folkbildning; Swedish liberal adult education online; higher education online; socio-cultural theory; asynchronous discussion forums; ADF; evaluation;

   Abstract : The desire to translate constructivist and sociocultural approaches to learning in specific learning activities is evident in most forms of training at current, not least in online education. Teachers worldwide are struggling with questions of how to create conditions in this fairly new realm of education for learners to contribute to the development of a good quality in their own and others' learning. READ MORE

4. 7. Do-It-Yourself Learning in Kenya : Exploring mobile technologies for merging non-formal and informal learning

   Author : William Jobe; Henrik Hansson; Harald Kjellin; Evoda Mukama; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ICT4D; mobile learning; M4D; informal learning; non-formal learning; MOOCs; digital incentives; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap; Informatics;

   Abstract : The educational landscape is changing and a variety of technologies and techniques are blurring the lines between traditional and non-traditional learning. This change is substantial in low-income countries: individuals in developing countries have a great desire to educate themselves and improve their quality of life. READ MORE

5. 8. Reading for Life : Three Studies of Swedish Students’ Literacy Development

   Author : Ulla Damber; Stefan Samuelsson; Mats Myrberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Literacy; fiction; second language learning; the deficit discourse; scaffolding; Läsning; skönlitteratur; andraspråksinlärning; bristdiskurs; stöttning; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore school classes with a higher level of achievement in reading than could be expected, with regard to socio-economic background factors and language background. What do those classes practice? Which attitudes towards reading and schooling do those children and their teachers display? The teacher and the classroom environment are in particular focus. READ MORE

6. 9. Learning English in a Multi-User Virtual Environment : Exploring Factors Affecting Participation

   Author : Airong Wang; Mats Deutschmann; Mercedes Rico Garcia; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Activity theory; Conversational Analysis; Discourse analysis; Ecology of language learning; Model of factors affecting participation; Multi-User Virtual Environment; Participation; Second Life; The sociocultural perspective on learning; Technology adoption;

   Abstract : Online language learning and teaching is a field that has received a significant amount of research attention. What factors could affect student participation in simpler online learning environments has been investigated by researchers, but there has been limited study of factors affecting participation in complex Multi-User Virtual Environments. READ MORE

7. 10. Learning from accidents : Experience feedback in practice

   Author : Anna-Karin Lindberg; Sven Ove Hansson; Inge Svedung; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Experience feedback; learning from accidents; incidents; near-accidents; CHAIN model; communication; dissemination; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen;

   Abstract : Experience feedback from accidents is important for preventive work in companies, authorities and other organisations. This thesis focused on experience feedback from accidents that take place in everyday life, in our neighbourhoods, in our workplaces, in our schools, in traffic and transportation. READ MORE