ultimately enhance learning, expertise, creativity, and self-actualization. This paper will review diverse perspectives from psychology, engineering, education, and computer science to present opportunities to enhance creativity, motivation, and self-actualization in learning systems. r 2005 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Keywords: Creativity; Learning systems; Psychology; Failure; Motivation Education has the dual power to cultivate and to stifle creativity. Recognition of its complex tasks in
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self-determination theory. I. INTRODUCTION Online learning for both students and teachers has become one of the fastest growing trends in educational uses of technology [1]. Essentially, the main purpose of online learning is to offer learners access to education at their own pace and time, as well as lowering the average overall per-learner cost. The recent developments of online educational resources particularly Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have further fueled public attention and interest in online learning
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Problem Education has been very important through the ages and it can be defined as an organized and sustained instruction designed to communicate a combination of knowledge, skill and understanding valuables for all activities of life. Numerous groups during this century have identified what they believe the goals of education should be. One of the most widely cited reports is that of the commission on the reorganization of secondary education
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these theories in relation to teaching in the classroom. The significance of these theories in relation to understanding childrens learning and development will be discussed and we will touch on how these theories can be beneficial in developing an educational pedagogy. The strengths and limitations will be identified and reviewed and the key concepts will be critically reflected apon. We as humans process information with remarkable proficiency and we accomplish problematic tasks such and critical
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Computer Applications in Education on TeachingLearning Process Ph.D. ANDREEA ZAMFIR Faculty of Management Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest 6, Piata Romana, RO 030173, Bucharest ROMANIA zamfir_andreea_ileana@yahoo.com, www.ase.ro Abstract: Today’s educational policies are largely devoted to fostering the development and implementation of computer applications in education. This paper analyses the skills and competences needed for the knowledgebased society and reveals the role and impact of using computer
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Developing a Log-based Motivation Measuring Tool Arnon Hershkovitz and Rafi Nachmias1 {arnonher, nachmias}@post.tau.ac.il 1 Knowledge Technology Lab, School of Education, Tel Aviv University, Israel Abstract. The purpose of this study is to develop a conceptual framework and a tool for measuring motivation of online learners. The study was carried out in three phases, the first of which was the construction of a framework, based on an extensive literature review. Phase two consisted of identifying
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FACTORS THAT HINDER FRESHMEN BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS OF PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MARIKINA ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012 IN ACHIEVING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING A Research Paper Presented to The Faculty of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements on English II Submitted by: Belgira, Mark Gil G. Bermudes, Carla Monica Dela Paz, Junie M. Manangan, Niña B. Miralles, John Michael A. Natividad, Jhorela Marie C. Payod, Kevin L. Refuerzo
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Background of the Study In the society nowadays the demands of high level of education and skill for the success of each student is increasingly important for the students’ welfare as well as the society’s hope for success. Yet, it is crucial that teachers should recognize certain basic elements in learning to help students to gear up for greater advancement. One of these basic elements is study habits. In the global setting, Igun (2007) of the Nigerian
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GIFTED MONTHLY The definitive guide to giftedness in the UK Dear reader, July is quite an exciting month for us as the staff at Gifted Monthly will be attending our first Gifted and Talented Termly Standing Conference in London. We are hoping this will provide a good opportunity to gain the help and support of Gifted & Talented Coordinators countrywide. We will also be able to find out what is new in the government pipeline for gifted education—if anything. Now the summer holidays are under way
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literature provides an evidence that study habits and study attitudes are both significant variables which determine the academic performance of students [3, 5, 9, 12, 15].Yet, in spite of the perceived importance of study habits and study attitudes to educational achievement, very little attention were given by academic institutions to improve these factors. This is manifested from the very low understanding level and the equally poor and deteriorating knowledge of many students which is still a great
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