EDITORIAL: Thinking about Learning

Abstract

This volume contains four articles that address the idea of how technology tools can enhance teaching and learning. Judy Henning and her colleagues look at the relationship between prior experience with 1:1 computing and its impact on teacher preparation. Annika Buell and Sohyun Meacham share their work to develop critical thinking regarding online text in second graders. human apart from and in concert with learning technologies. In their literature review, Hongyan Yang and Rachel Wong highlight research around the use of ePortfolios in post-secondary education. Finally, Matthew Botkin reviews Al Kingsley’s book My Secret #EdTech Diary.

Keywords

• educational technologies
• K-12 education
• higher education
• learning technologies
• eportfolios
• developing critical thinking