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The rapid evolution of Web 2.0 technologies has generated a level of
communication and interaction never before possible. In response, the
National Science Foundation recently generated a 21st century research
agenda that specifically focuses on cyberlearning, defined by NSF as
"the use of networked computing and communications technologies to
support learning" (NSF, 2008, p. 5). The report, entitled "Fostering
Learning in the Networked World: The Cyberlearning Opportunity and
Challenge", provides a call to action for research in how such
interactive and connected technological systems may be effectively
leveraged for the enhancement of learning. In support of this goal, AECT
2010 seeks to explore the transformational potential that these
networked innovations hold for education, as well as share current
research and best practices related to these developments.
Because cyberlearning encompasses a broad array of trends and issues in
the use of technology for learning, presentations are encouraged that
relate to the following five sub-themes that reflect different facets
cyberlearning:
- Social Networking for Teaching and Learning
- Distributed Learning Systems: Globalizing Education
- Innovations in Open Educational Resources
- The Continuing Evolution of Distance Education
- Issues in Cyberlearning Design and Development
These sub-themes represent strong areas of expertise within our
membership and opportunities to highlight current work related to these
topics.
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