Simone C. O. Conceição

Integrative Literature Review: Concept Mapping: A Strategy to Support the Development of Practice, Research, and Theory Within Human Resource Development:

The purpose of this integrative literature review is to summarize research on concept mapping and to offer ideas on how concept mapping can facilitate practice, research, and theory development within human resource development. In this review, more than 300 articles, written in both English and Spanish, presented at two different concept mapping conferences were reviewed. Six researchers reviewed the articles and created a matrix outlining the research studies, the methods, the findings, and the implications. This matrix was then used to conduct an in-depth analysis and identify six overall themes of the research presented. These themes were identified as (a) teaching and learning, (b) assessment and scoring, (c) knowledge development, (d) software development, (e) professional development, and (f) research methods. Finally, the identified themes were used to advance implications for the use of concept mapping within human resource development.

Experiential Learning Activities for Leisure and Enrichment Travel Education : A Situative Perspective

ABSTRACT This paper explores how experiential learning activities can be incorporated in leisure and enrichment travel education. It presents a description of the process used in designing and implementing nonformal experiential learning activities for an educational travel program to Brazil based on the trip leaders reflections. Trip activities are analyzed based on the situative theory of experiential learning. The paper concludes with lessons learned and recommendations for educational travel program design.

Using Concept Maps to Engage Adult Learners in Critical Analysis

An understanding of learning theories can help adult educators become more effective practitioners and meet the needs of the learners they serve. Adult educators who understand how individuals learn can be better prepared to use effective strategies during the learning process. This article addresses the use of concept maps as a strategy to engage adult learners in critical analysis, a skill educators often aim to help learners strengthen. The discussion situates within four learning theories: cognitivist, constructivist, transformative, and social learning. Examples from different contexts using concept maps and connections between theories, learning process, locus of learning, teacher’s role, manifestation in adult education, and activities are presented. The article concludes with putting concept maps and critical analysis into practice in formal and nonformal settings.

Creating Learning Objects to Enhance the Educational Experiences of American Sign Language Learners: An Instructional Development Report

Little attention has been given to involving the deaf community in distance teaching and learning or in designing courses that relate to their language and culture. This article reports on the design and development of video-based learning objects created to enhance the educational experiences of American Sign Language (ASL) hearing participants in a distance learning course and, following the course, the creation of several new applications for use of the learning objects. The learning objects were initially created for the web, as a course component for review and rehearsal. The value of the web application, as reported by course participants, led us to consider ways in which the learning objects could be used in a variety of delivery formats: CD-ROM, web-based knowledge repository, and handheld device. The process to create the learning objects, the new applications, and lessons learned are described.

Skills Needed to Survive and Thrive as a Scholar in the 21st Century: Information, Knowledge, and Publication Management

The changes in the way our work is created, published, and disseminated have implications for our own professional development and require us to be aware of the necessary skills. In this article, I identify three important skills scholars need to have and tools to be effective, efficient, and productive scholars in the 21st century: information management, knowledge management, and publication management.

The Educational Potential of Technologies for Older People

Worldwide life expectancy has increased over the last century. According to the United Nations, in Brazil the population over 60 years was approximately 10% in 2009, and it is expected to increase to 29% in 2050. This increase in life expectancy leads us to consider strategies that can assist in maintaining the quality of life during the ageing process. One strategy that must be considered is the health education to the elderly, so we construct a web application � Active Ageing TV � that is based on the reports of World Health Organization, and on the use of gerontology education to facilitate the learning process, and on the use of techniques to the application design according to specific characteristics of older audience.

eLearn Magazine: A retrospective on 2017-2018

eLearn Magazine entered a new period in July 2017. The success of the magazine over this past year has been a team effort. The ultimate goal for this past year was to push the boundaries of eLearning and technology and explore innovations to further the conversation around strategies in eLearning.

Use of Educational Technologies in the Age of Design Thinking

Design thinking has proven to be an effective methodology to create impactful learning experiences. Centered on the learner, this methodology is based on collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication to solve complex educational problems in a thoughtful and fun way. Based on design thinking, this presentation will focus on strategies to create an effective learning environment using educational technologies.

eLearn Magazine: Advancing forward

eLearn Magazine is entering a new period and exciting changes lie ahead.

Using concept mapping as a tool for conducting research: An analysis of three approaches

Abstract Researchers in a variety of disciplines pursue creative ways to explore complex areas of inquiry. This literature review examines the use of concept maps as a unique tool for conducting research. This study embraces an inclusive definition of concept mapping. Three main approaches for conducting research using concept maps as a tool emerged: relational, cluster, and word frequency. These approaches are included in the different phases of research process such as data collection, analysis, and presentation. Each approach revealed strengths and limitations that researchers need to take into account. This discussion broadens the lens of the meaning of concept mapping as a tool for innovative research approaches.