Culture, Learning, and Technology: Research and Practice / Edition 1

by Angela D. Benson, Roberto Joseph, Joi L. Moore

Overview

Culture, Learning, and Technology: Research and Practice provides readers with an overview of the research on culture, learning, and technology (CLT) and introduces the concept of culture-related theoretical frameworks. In 13 chapters, the book explores the theoretical and philosophical views of CLT, presents research studies that examine various aspects of CLT, and showcases projects that employ best practices in CLT. Written for researchers and students in the fields of Educational Technology, Instructional Design, and the Learning Sciences, this volume represents a broad conceptualization of CLT and encompasses a variety of settings. As the first significant collection of research in this emerging field of study, Culture, Learning, and Technology overflows with new insights into the increasing role of technology use across all levels of education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138928527
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/07/2017
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Angela D. Benson is Associate Professor of Instructional Technology at The University of Alabama, USA.

Roberto Joseph is Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Graduate Director of Educational Technology programs at Hofstra University, USA.

Joi L. Moore is Professor in the School of Information Science & Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri, USA.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Culture, Learning and Technology: Research and Practice

Angela Benson, Joi Moore, and Roberto Joseph

2. Critical Pedagogy and Instructional Technology

Amy C. Bradshaw

3. Revisiting Instructional Technologists’ Inattention to Issues of Cultural Diversity among Stakeholders

Deepak Prem Subramony

4. Globalization, Ironic Binaries, and Instructional Technology: Toward the Emergence of a Robust Critical Theory of Technology

Michael K. Thomas

5. Hip-Hop Music as a Pedagogical tool: Teaching with Hip-hop in Global Contexts

Akesha Horton, Erik Byker, and Keith Heggert

6. Examining the Use of an Online Cultural Module to Increase Learners' Intercultural Sensitivity

Joe Terantino

7. How cultural factors influence the use of social constructivist-based pedagogical models of distance learning: Examining Japanese online collaborative behaviors.

Bodi Anderson

8. Culture & Computational Thinking: A Pilot Study of Operationalizing Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) in Computer Science Education

Leshell Hatley, Cynthia E. Winston-Proctor, Gina M. Paige, and Kevin Clark

9. Foundational Theories of Social Media Tools and Cultural Competency: A Systematic Literature Review

Sandra G. Nunn, Lequisha Brown-Joseph, Michelle Susberry Hill

10. iDESIGN: Designing & Implementing a Culturally Relevant Game-Based Curriculum

Roberto Joseph and James Diamond

11. Boys and Video Game Play: Re-engaging Boys in the Classroom

Shulong Yan, Yelim Mun, Jason Engerman, and Alison Carr-Chellman

12. Exploring Chinese international students’ acceptance of mobile learning

Zhetao Guo and Angela D. Benson

13. Students Making Science Games: The Design Process of Students Incorporating Science Content into Video Games

Neda Khalili Blackburn and Kevin Clark

14. How the Cultural Clash of Essentialism and Progressivism Shaped Technology Adoption: A Case Study of Culture, Learning and Technology.

Steven Watkins and Mansureh Kebritchi

Editorial Reviews

"In this book, Benson, Joseph, and Moore offer a guiding framework for ways to study and reflect on the issues occurring at the nexus of culture, learning, and technology. Leading authors in such fields as pedagogy, globalization, intercultural sensitivity, social media, essentialism, and progressivism are brought together in a volume that promises to become essential reading for educators at all levels."

—Robert Maribe Branch, Professor and Department Head, Department of Career and Information Studies, College of Education, University of Georgia, USA

"Culture, Learning and Technology: Research and Practice offers a seminal examination across interdisciplinary, research, theoretical, and practical aspects of educational technology in cultural contexts. The text gives voice to a growing contingent of researchers and designers who believe that culture matters. The authors expose the strengths and weaknesses of the field and advocate for a more deliberate focus on culture. As we move further into the 21st century, this text will be a guiding light for all to see the value of culture when considering the human equation."

—Patricia A. Young, Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA

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