Using technology for teaching and learning in higher education: a critical review of the role of evidence in informing practice
Issue Date
2013-11-09Subjects
learning technologyhigher education
teaching and learning
X342 Academic studies in Higher Education
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The use of technology for teaching and learning is now widespread, but its educational effectiveness is still open to question. This mixed-method study explores educational practices with technology in higher education. It examines what forms of evidence (if any) have influenced teachers? practices. It comprises a literature review, a questionnaire and interviews. A framework was used to analyse a wide range of literature. The questionnaires were analysed using content analysis and the interviews were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Findings suggest that evidence has partial influence upon practice with practitioners preferring to consult colleagues and academic developers. The study underscored the difficulty in defining and evaluating evidence, highlighting ontological and epistemological issues. The academic developer?s role appears to be key in mediating evidence for practitioners.Citation
Price L, Kirkwood A (2014) 'Using technology for teaching and learning in higher education: a critical review of the role of evidence in informing practice', Higher Education Research and Development, 33 (3), pp.549-564.Publisher
RoutledgeAdditional Links
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07294360.2013.841643Type
ArticleLanguage
enISSN
0729-4360ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/07294360.2013.841643