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2010 Publications

Swan, K., Schenker, J., Kratcoski, A., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2010). Interactive whiteboards and student achievement. In M. Thomas & E. C. Schmid (Eds.), Interactive whiteboards for education and training: Emerging technologies and applications (pp. 131-143). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., & Lin, Y. (2010). 25 entries for the Lexicon of Online and Distance Education, edited by L. Tomei. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

2009 Publications

Swan, K., Garrison, D. R. & Richardson, J. C. (2009). A constructivist approach to online learning: the Community of Inquiry framework. In Payne, C. R. (Ed.) Information Technology and Constructivism in Higher Education: Progressive Learning Frameworks. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2009) Tapping into digital literacy: Wireless mobile devices for teaching and learning. In Leo Tan Wee Hin and R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Handbook of research on new media literacy at the K-12 level: Issues and challenges (2nd Ed.) (pp. 436-456). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing.

Originally published as van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Learning anytime, anywhere: Schools tap into handheld computers. In Leo Tan Wee Hin and R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Handbook of literacy in technology at the K-12 level (pp. 287-307). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing).

van ‘t Hooft, M. (2009). Researching informal and mobile learning: Leveraging the right resources. In G. Vavoula, A. Kukulska-Hulme, & N. Pachler (Eds.), Research methods in mobile and informal learning. Bern, Switzerland: Peter Lang Publishing Group.

An earlier version was published as van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Researching informal and mobile learning: Leveraging the right resources. In G. Vavoula, A. Kukulska-Hulme, & N. Pachler (Eds.), Proceedings of the  WLE Workshop Research Methods in Informal and Mobile Learning: How to Get the Data We Really Want, 73-77.  WLE Centre, Institute of Education, London, UK.

van ‘t Hooft, M., & McNeal, T. (2009). The GeoHistorian Project. Proceedings of the  3rd WLE Mobile Learning Symposium: Mobile Learning Cultures across Education, Work, and Leisure (pp. 63-64). London, UK. Book of abstracts.

van ‘t Hooft, M., Swan, K., & Bennett, J. (2009). Learning math while mobile: Creating opportunities for elementary math learning. Proceedings of the  3rd WLE Mobile Learning Symposium: Mobile Learning Cultures across Education, Work, and Leisure (pp. 65-68). London, UK.
Book of abstracts.

van ‘t Hooft, M., & Brown-Martin, G. (2009). Anytime, anywhere learning using mobile devices. In M. Pagani (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of multimedia technology and networking (pp. 41-46). Hershey, PA: Idea Group References.

Similar versions published as:
van ‘t Hooft, M., Brown Martin, G., & Swan, K. (2008). Anytime, anywhere learning using mobile devices. In L. Tomei (Ed.), The encyclopedia of instructional technology curriculum integration (pp. 37-42). Hershey, PA: Idea Group References. See also here

van ‘t Hooft, M., Brown Martin, G., & Swan, K. (2008). Anytime, anywhere learning using mobile devices. In D. Taniar (Ed.), Mobile computing, concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications (pp. 144-151). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. See here

van ‘t Hooft, M. Personal, mobile, connected: The future of learning (2009). In Joke Voogt and Gerald Knezek (Eds.), The International Handbook of Information Technology in Education (pp. 873-881). New York: Springer. For more information click here.

2008 Publications

Arbaugh, J. B., Cleveland-Innes, M., Diaz, S., Garrison, D. R., Ice, P, Richardson, J. C. & Swan, K. (2008). Developing a community of inquiry instrument: testing a measure of the Community of Inquiry framework using a multi-institutional sample. The Internet and Higher Education. 11, 133-136.

Chou, C. C., Lin, C. S., van’t Hooft, M., & Lin, Y. (2008). Engaging diverse secondary students in international collaborative networked learning. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 1(1), 1-14.

Chou, C. C., Lin, C.-S., van ‘t Hooft, M., & Lin, Y. (2008). Factors influencing the participation and perceptions of Asian K-12 students in global networked learning. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(7), 31-42. (pdf version)

Gado, I., Kelani, R., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Implementation of competency-based curriculum reform in primary schools in Benin: Perceptions of teachers, supervisors, students, and parents. Research on education in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East: Book V: Undertaking educational challenges in the 21st century (pp. 47-68). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing. For more information, click here.

Lin, C.-S., Lin, Y., van 't Hooft, M., Chou, C. C., Ma, J.-T., & Chen, Y.-R. (2008). Exploring tangible and virtual learning communities in virtual learning worlds. Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2008 (pp. 1081-1088). June 30- July 4, 2008. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Lin, Y., Swan, K., & Kratcoski, A. (2008). Scaffolding learning through multimedia development. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 17 (3), 363-385.

McNeal, T., & van 't Hooft, M. (2008). Using mobile phones to expand learning. Education Technology Solutions, 23, 80-82.

Swan, K., Lin, L., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Teaching with digital technology. in C. Lassonde, R. Michael, and J. Rivera-Wilson (Eds.), Current ssues in teacher education (pp. 171-188). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd.

Swan, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Technology & schooling. In S. Mathison  & E. W. Ross (Eds.), Battleground schools: An encyclopedia of conflict and controversy  (pp. 649-655). Westport, CT:Greenwood/Praeger.

Swan, K. P., Richardson, J. C., Ice, P., Garrison, D. R., Cleveland-Innes, M. & Arbaugh, J. B. (2008). Validating a measurement tool of presence in online communities of inquiry. e-mentor, 2 (24) at http://www.e-mentor.edu.pl/artykul_v2.php?numer=24&id=543

van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Envisioning the future of education: Learning while mobile. Learning and Leading with Technology, 35(6), 12-16.

van ‘t Hooft, M. (2008). Mobile, wireless, connected: Information clouds and learning. In Becta’s Emerging technologies for learning series.

van ‘t Hooft, M. Lin, Y., Lin, C., & Chou, C. (2008). APEC Cyber Academy: A networked learning environment. In L. Tomei (Ed.), The encyclopedia of instructional technology curriculum integration (pp. 43-48). Hershey, PA: Idea Group References. See also http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?id=7304

2007 Publications

Swan K., Kratcoski, A., van ‘t Hooft, M., Campbell, D., & Miller, D. (2007). Technology support for whole group engagement: A pilot study. International Journal on Advanced Technologies for Learning, 4 (2), 68-73. Article

Swan, K. (2007). Research on online learning. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 11 (1), 55-59. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v11n1/v11n1_7swanintro.asp

Ho, C-H, & Swan, K. (2007). Evaluating online conversation in an asynchronous learning environment:  An application of Grice’s Cooperative Principle. The Internet and Higher Education, 10, 3-14.

Anstadt, K., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. Got Lemonade? (2007). NCSS Bulletin: The Infusion of technology into exemplary social studies lessons, 105, 18-23.

Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., Schenker, J., & Miller, D. (2007). Technology support for whole class engagement in learning. Vancouver, Canada: ED-MEDIA 2007 Proceedings, 3310-3318.

Swan, K., van ‘t Hooft, M., Kratcoski, A., & Schenker, J. (2007). Ubiquitous computing and changing pedagogical possibilities: Representations, conceptualizations, and uses of knowledge. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 36(4), 507-541.

Vincent, T., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). For kids, by kids: Our City Podcast. Social Education, 71(3), 125-129.

van ‘t Hooft, M., & Vahey, P. (2007). Introduction to the special issue on highly mobile computing. Educational Technology Magazine, 47(3), 3-5. Link to table of contents for the special issue; link to full issue.

Swan, K., Kratcoski, A., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). Highly mobile devices, pedagogical possibilities, and how teaching needs to be reconceptualized to realize them. Educational Technology Magazine, 47(3), 10-12.
Link to table of contents for the special issue; link to full issue.

van ‘t Hooft, M., & Vahey, P. (2007). Highly mobile computing: Industry perspectives. Educational Technology Magazine, 47(3), 40-43.
Link to table of contents for the special issue; link to full issue.

van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). Schools, children, and digital technology: Building better relationships for a better tomorrow. Innovate, 3(4) [online serial].

van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007, January). Ubiquitous computing: Making the most of digital technology in the classroom. China Educational Technology.

Swan, K., Schenker, J., Arnold, S. & Kuo, C-L. (2007). Shaping online discussion: assessment matters. E-mentor, 1 (18), 78-82 at: http://www.e-mentor.edu.pl/_xml/wydania/18/390.pdf.

Swan, K. (2007). Threaded discussion. In C. Howard, J. Boettcher, L. Justice, K. Schenk, G. Berg & P. Rogers (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Distance and Online Learning, 2nd Edition. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference.

van ‘t Hooft, M. & Swan, K. (2007). Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Click here for excerpts

Swan, K. & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). Preface. In M. van ‘t Hooft & K. Swan (Eds.), Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact (pp. ix-xviii). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

van ‘t Hooft, M., Swan, K. Lin, Y-M. & Cook, D. (2007). What is ubiquitous computing? In Ubiquitous Computing in Education, 3-17.

van 't Hooft & K. Swan (Eds.), Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact (pp. 3-17). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H., Anstadt, K., Jameson, P., Kelly, J., & McClain, K. (2007). Now you see it, now you don’t: Ubiquitous technology in K-12 classrooms. In M. van ‘t Hooft & K. Swan (Eds.), Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact (pp. 71-85). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Schenker, J., Kratcoski, A. Lin, Y-M., Swan, K. & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). Researching ubiquity: ways to capture it all. In M. van 't Hooft & K. Swan (Eds.), Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact (pp. 167-186). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Gado, I., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2007). Teachers’ views of computer technology for an inquiry-based science instruction in the developing country of Benin in West Africa: (Im)possibilities, prospects, dilemma, or catch-22. In M. van ‘t Hooft & K. Swan (Eds.), Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact (pp. 231-255). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Swan, K., Kratcoski, A., Schenker, J. & Cook, D. (2007). The ubiquitous computing classroom: a glimpse of the future today. In M. van 't Hooft & K. Swan (Eds.), Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact (pp. 259-285). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

van ‘t Hooft, M., & Swan, K. (2007). Epilogue. In M. van ‘t Hooft & K. Swan (Eds.), Ubiquitous computing in education: Invisible technology, visible impact (pp. 349-351). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

2006 Publications

McNeal, T., & van 't Hooft, M. (2006). Anywhere anytime: Using mobile phones for learning. The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (2).

Kelly, J., Kratcoski, A., & McClain, K. (2006). The effects of word processing software on the writing of students with special needs. The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (2).

Faro, S. & Swan, K. (2006). An investigation into the efficacy of the Studio Model at the high school level. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 35 (10), 45-59.

van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Using mobile technology for teaching and learning. Proceedings of educational modernization: Dialogue between theory and technology. The third international conference of forum of new vision upon reform and development of basic education. (pp. 11-27). Shanghai, China: East China Normal University.

Also published as
van ‘t Hooft, M. (2006). Using mobile technology for teaching and learning. In Educational technology in global perspective: Applications and innovations.(pp. 197-213).Shanghai, China: East China Normal University.

Gado, I., Ferguson, R., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Inquiry-based instruction through handheld-based science activities: Pre-service teachers attitudes and self-efficacy. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. 14 (3), pp. 501-529.

Crowe, A., & van ‘t Hooft, M. A. H. (2006). Technology and the prospective teacher: Using handheld devices in social studies education. Current Issues in Technology and Teacher Education. [Online serial], 6(1).

Kratcoski, A., & Katz, K. (2006). Interactions in a ubiquitous computing environment: the implications of discourse for children's conceptualizations and representations. The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (1).

Kratcoski, A., Swan, K. & Campbell, D. (2006). Teaching and learning in a ubiquitous computing environment. Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (1).

Kratcoski, A., Swan, K., Campbell, D. (2006). A third grade class’s investigation of living and nonliving things. The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (1).

Kratcoski, A., Swan, K., Campbell, D. (2006). An investigation into a fourth grade class’s use of digital tools to study map geography skills. The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (1).

Kratcoski, A., Swan, K., Campbell, D. (2006). Ubiquitous computing within the context of developmentally appropriate practice. The Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 2 (1).

Swan, K. (2006). Online collaboration: introduction to the special issue. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 10 (1), 3-5. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n1/v10n1_1swan.asp

Swan, K. Shen, J. & Hiltz, R. (2006). Assessment and collaboration in online learning. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 10 (1), 45-62. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/jaln/v10n1/v10n1_5swan.asp

Swan, K., Cook, D., Kratcoski, A., Lin, Y., Schenker, J., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (2006). Ubiquitous computing: rethinking teaching, learning and technology integration. In S. Tettegah & R. Hunter (Eds.), Educational and Technology: Issues and Applications, Policy, and Administration (pp. 231-252). New York:  Elsevier.