The Stellar Delphi study on Technology Enhanced Learning

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Published: Dec 31, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/154
Keywords:
Delphi Study, Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Stellar, Areas of Tension, Core Research Areas,

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Christine Plesch
Institut für Psychologie, Abteilung Allgemeine Psychologie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg
Celia Kaendler
Institut für Psychologie, Abteilung Allgemeine Psychologie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg
Anne Deiglmayr
Institut für Medien und Schule, Pädagogische Hochschule Schwyz, Goldau
Dejana Mullins
Deloitte Consulting GmbH
Nikol Rummel
Lehrstuhl Pädagogische Psychologie | Institut für Erziehungswissenschaft, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Hans Spada
Institut für Psychologie, Abteilung Allgemeine Psychologie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg

Abstract

In this paper we present a snapshot of the STELLAR Delphi Study on Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL). This Delphi study was embedded in the work of the STELLAR European Network of Excellence. Five Delphi rounds including two large, global survey-rounds were conducted to identify future trends and visions for TEL research. This paper concentrates on the rationale behind the study design and gives a short overview of the methods and results of each of the Delphi rounds.

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Vol. 20 No. 3 (2012): TD57 - Dossier - Stellar
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Articles - Special Issue

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