The Use of Technology to Facilitate Authentic Learning

MacEntee, Virginia; Wells, Shirley A.

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“…There are many tools available for teachers to provide authentic learning experiences online for students and to integrate these tools into the curriculum in a meaningful way. Assignments involving real world projects that are both relevant and interesting allow students to be engaged in exploration and enquiry [17].…”

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E-learning Barriers in the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results from an Empirical Investigation

Vrazalic¹,

MacGregor²,

Behl³

et al. 2010

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E-learning is relatively new to the United Arab Emirates. Most tertiary institutions have allocated ICT resources to provide alternatives to the previously used teacher-centred "chalk and talk" approach to learning and teaching. However we have not yet developed a comprehensive understanding of the application of elearning methods and resources in the tertiary education sector in the UAE. This paper describes a collaborative research project which empirically investigated the perceived barriers to e-learning for students studying at tertiary institutions in the UAE using an online questionnaire. The paper analyses the associations between e-learning barriers and students' age and gender. The ease of use, usefulness and satisfaction with elearning are also examined in relation to e-learning barriers. The preliminary research findings presented here will inform faculty who are integrating technology in their teaching and the tertiary institutions encouraging the use of e-learning as an integral part of the learning environment.

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E-learning Barriers in the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results from an Empirical Investigation

Vrazalic¹,

MacGregor²,

Behl³

et al. 2010

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“…The defined criteria were then rated on 3-point Likert scale to determine the quality of the presentation (Kerby & Romine, 2009). Another approach is the use of technology, such as PowerPoint slides first presenting to their classmates and later to practicing teachers during a professional development workshop (MacEntee & Wells, 2005).…”

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Authentic Assessment Design in Accounting Courses: A Literature Review

2018

Proceedings of the 2018 InSITE Conference

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Aim/Purpose: [This Proceedings paper was revised and published in the 2018 issue of the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Volume 15] Authentic assessments offer students the opportunity to develop skills that implement the formal learning they receive in the classroom. Although there is a need for accounting graduates to possess a plethora of skills to equip them for success, there is a shortage of literature which focuses on authentic assessment design for accounting courses. This paper aims to address this gap by compiling a toolkit for accounting educators aspiring to design and implement authentic assessments Background: This paper reviews examples of authentic assessments that are available and have been used by accounting educators and educators in general. It highlights the skills that might be developed with each assessment Methodology: A review of literature on authentic assessment design and examples of authentic assessments like portfolios, reflective journals, presentations, reports peer and self-assessment was conducted. Contribution: This paper aims to address this gap by compiling a toolkit for accounting educators aspiring to design and implement authentic assessments. Findings: Authentic assessments are a form of learning. They help graduates develop skills and attribute that will make them work-ready and capable of handling a lot of real life practical work situations. Recommendations for Practitioners: Accounting educators may find guidelines in this paper which will help them understand authentic assessments and enlighten them on the challenges they may encounter when implementing the assessments Recommendation for Researchers: There is a need for future researchers to contribute more to this topic so as to increase the variety and amount of literature available for those wishing to engage with authentic curriculum design in accounting. Impact on Society: This paper may also be of use to prospective employers wishing to gain a clear understanding of the skills inherent in prospective graduates who may have been exposed to authentic assessments. Accounting students and graduates may find this paper useful as it will help them comprehend the importance of some the assessments with the backing and assurance from the literature. Future Research: Future research may focus on the challenges in implementing authentic assessments. It would also be great to see more research addressing the perceptions of educators towards authentic assessments.

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The Use of Technology to Facilitate Authentic Learning

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E-learning Barriers in the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results from an Empirical Investigation

E-learning Barriers in the United Arab Emirates: Preliminary Results from an Empirical Investigation

Authentic Assessment Design in Accounting Courses: A Literature Review

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