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What do we Know from Research on:

Information Sources Available in this Presentation:

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Key Research Results (1):

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Key Research Results (2):

Overview of Research Studies:

4. Collaborative work on solving an open-ended problem → development

of complex media literacies

2. International inquiry-based collaboration project → development of critical thinking, writing & ICT skills

3. Survey & interview study → development of students’ behaviour,

attitude, self esteem, digital literacy & career aspiration.

5. Laptop long-term studies → development of basic digital

competences

1. Web quest Method → development of information literacy skills

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6. Moving from print to digital literacy → difficult to implement new

pedagogical approaches where traditional print & academic literacies

prevail

Study 1:

Web quest Method → Development of

information literacy skills

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To search & share information from the internet to collaboratively

produce a joint report. Result → secondary school students had possibility to work with complex

issues, cooperate & manage information & ICT.

Study 2:

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Secondary school students self reported that the use of multiple technological

tools (e.g. Wiki, Google docs, Slide Share) in this collaborative project

improved their critical thinking, writing & ICT skills.

International inquiry-based collaboration project → Development of critical

thinking, writing & ICT skills

Study 3:

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Quality over quantity of technology use impacts most on student outcomes.

Other elements in addition to academic achievement should be

used as criteria for evaluating significance of technology use.

Survey & interview study → Development of

students’ behaviour, attitude, self esteem,

digital literacy & career aspiration.

Study 4:

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Childrens’ game playing & experimental use of ICT does not guarantee they

develop complex, creative & productive competences or learning abilities. Rather the evidence shows that the media literacies developed

are especially related to the problem-oriented & open-ended

design of the learning experience.

Collaborative work on solving an open-

ended problem → Development of complex media

literacies

Study 5:

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Rich & versatile use of laptops in & out of school in various

activities developed secondary students’ basic

digital competences.

Laptop long-term studies → Development of digital

competences

Study 6:

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Investigating possibilities of implementing new pedagogies using digital media in 2

different contexts (in an elite and migrant school); Designing tasks (analysis & production

of brochures, web pages & multimedia presentations) to advance students’ critical multimedia literacy skills; ‘Critical Literacy’ course aiming to promote students’ digital literacy skills. Transformation of traditional

literacy education practice occurs in classrooms where technologies are used

throughout the day and across the curriculum.

Moving from print to digital literacy →

Difficult to implement new pedagogical

approaches where traditional print & academic literacies

prevail

Digital competence → an encompassing & inclusive term comprising a variety of specific skills including:

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Definitions:

Digital LiteracyInformation

Literacy

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• No studies found where pedagogical methods supporting digital competence was investigated specifically through empirical studies Digital competence & related skills are complex areas which are constantly evolving, so difficult to investigate using controlled experimental methods.

• Studies that did mention this were often very descriptive, explorative or narrative resulting in lack of solid evidence.

• Rather, the development of digital competence or related skills is often mentioned as a by-product of using technology in an educational setting where the focus is on other learning outcomes such as the acquisition of subject knowledge or the development of other skills.

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Research Sources:

• Variety of studies found focusing on:

– Methods of using ICT in education generally– Using ICT to teach subject knowledge– Teachers’ opinions on best ways to support development of

digital competence & related skills, through surveys– Students’ self reflections on best ways to support development of

digital competence & related skills– Policy related suggestions for supporting the development of

students’ digital competence (without explicit evidence-based results!).

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Research Sources:

http://www.linked_pedagogical_practices_references

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References:

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