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Title:
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SAGA OF AN ACADEMIC COURSE A 25-YEAR JOURNEY: THE EXPANDING USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS' ATTITUDES AND ACHIEVEMENTS |
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Author(s):
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David Bregman, Gila Keinan, Yossi Raanan |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-38-0 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Volume II |
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Keywords:
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ELearning, ICT services, digital existence |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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281 |
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Last Page:
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286 |
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Language:
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English |
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Paper Abstract:
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The academic world has been grappling with the issue of the appropriate use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), for as long as these technologies have been around. Changing the traditional teaching method has never been an easy task; however, with the rapid assimilation of ICT into our daily lives, there seems to be little choice but to incorporate them into the academic world as well. The questions then become those of method, pace, and choosing the right combinations. In this paper, these questions are investigated through observing the effects of ICT on a particular academic study course. Its technical evolution is described, as it goes hand-in-hand with the technological progress from off-line, batch computer systems, through LAN-based support, to Internet presence. It is shown that, when done right, not only does the use of technology contribute to a better learning experience and at least equivalent achievements, but it also gains the support of the students as they embrace the technologies. Actually, with today's ubiquity of ICT services, some students do not even perceive this as a transition, but rather as a natural extension of their digital existence. We are sure that this example can serve as a role model for other courses, thus helping in the difficult, but necessary process of change and adaptation to the requirements of today's students. |
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