Student Reactions to Learning With Technologies

International contributors in educational policy, instructional technology, and computer science remind teachers and policy makers of the value of understanding students' perceptions of their own learning with computer software and digital media. All of the contributions draw on data collected directly from students in different countries and at different educational levels. The first part of the book surveys peer-reviewed research published since 2005 that specifically sought students as primary sources of data. The rest of the book is divided into sections on the US and Canada, Australia and Asia, and Europe. Some topics explored include postgraduate students' reactions to compulsory online discussions, perceptions of marginalized youth in the UK, the impact of technology on higher education in Ireland, and using Facebook for educational purposes. Each chapter presents material in a consistent format of abstract, theoretical background, research methods, future research directions, references, and key terms and definitions. Moyle is affiliated with Charles Darwin University, Australia. Wijngaards is affiliated with InHolland University, The Netherlands. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)