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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 8
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Examining the Use of Theory within Educational Technology and Media Research
Bulfin, Scott; Henderson, Michael; Johnson, Nicola
Learning, Media and Technology, v38 n3 p337-344 2013
Academic research in the areas of educational technology and media is often portrayed to be limited in terms of its use of theory. This short paper reports on data collected from a survey of 462 "research active" academic researchers working in the broad area of educational technology and educational media. The paper explores their use (and non-use) of theory.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Surveys, Researchers, Educational Media, Educational Theories, Online Surveys, Research Methodology, Foreign Countries, Constructivism (Learning), Theories, Grounded Theory, Critical Theory, Communities of Practice, Cognitive Psychology, Social Theories, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Semiotics, College Faculty
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North America; United Kingdom
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