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RCET Publications

All Publications

In Press

van ‘t Hooft, M., & Brown-Martin, G. (2008; in press). Anytime, anywhere learning using mobile devices. Encyclopedia entry submitted to M. Pagani (Ed.), the Encyclopedia of multimedia technology and networking. Hershey, PA: Idea Group References.

Swan, K. (in press). Research on online students, faculty, institutions. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks.

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

Swan, K., Lin, L., & van ‘t Hooft, M. (in press) Teaching with digital technology. in C. Lassonde, R. Michael, and J. Rivera-Wilson (Eds.), Issues in teacher education.

2008 Publications

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

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

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

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. Entry. See also http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?id=7304

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. Entry. See also http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?id=7304

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.

 

2007 Publications

van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007). 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. Available at http://www.wlecentre.ac.uk/cms/files/events/book.pdf

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. http://www.actapress.com/Content_of_Journal.aspx?journalID=97

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 article; 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 article; 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 article; 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]. Available at http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=376

van ‘t Hooft, M. (2007, January). Ubiquitous computing: Making the most of digital technology in the classroom. China Educational Technology. Available at http://cet.hedu.net/Index.htm

Swan, K., Schenker, J., Arnold, S. & Kuo, C-L. (2007). Shaping online discussion: assessment matters. E-mentor, 1 (18). Available 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 M. 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). Available at http://www.rcetj.org/?type=art&id=79575&

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). Available at http://www.rcetj.org/?type=art&id=79599&

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. Available at http://www.bookschina.com/1668650.htm

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. Available at http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?CFID=14164518&CFTOKEN=23130588&fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=5851

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). Available at http://www.citejournal.org/vol6/iss1/socialstudies/article1.cfm

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). Available at http://www.rcetj.org/?type=art&id=4975&

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). Available at http://www.rcetj.org/?type=art&id=5666&

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). Available at http://www.rcetj.org/default.aspx?type=art&id=4941

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). Available at http://www.rcetj.org/default.aspx?type=art&id=4974

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). Available at http://www.rcetj.org/default.aspx?type=art&id=5667

Swan, K. (2006). Online collaboration: introduction to the special issue. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 10 (1), 3-5.

Swan, K. Shen, J. & Hiltz, R. (2006). Assessment and collaboration in online learning. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 10 (1), 45-62.

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.