Main Nav

Home >
Research and Publications >
Research >
ECAR >
Research Publications

Research Publications

ECAR conducts and distributes high quality research and analyses designed to foster dialogue and enhance decision-making among its college and university subscribers.

Quick Links

ECAR

ECAR publications range from short, timely research bulletins to major research reports. See descriptions of ECAR research publications. >

Search results

Showing 1 - 10 of 18 Results

Sort by:

Relevancy | Title | Date

Game-Based Learning: Developing an Institutional Strategy: August 9, 2012

Games have become a central component of our culture generally, and they have begun to assume a role in higher education, though typically only on a small scale. Several key trends will drive the…
Student Perceptions of Course Management System Tools: Implications for Evaluation and Adoption of Online Tools in Higher Education: February 28, 2012

Given an expectation of digital literacy among students, why should we worry about student perceptions of CMS tools ? For the same reason exemplary instructors stay aware of their students’ …
Open Wikis and the Protection of Institutional Welfare: February 7, 2012

Much has been written about wikis’ reliability and use in the classroom. This research bulletin addresses the negative impacts on institutional welfare that can arise from participating in a…
Clickers in the Classroom: Transforming Students into Active Learners: July 5, 2011

This research bulletin discusses a program at the University of South Carolina to implement SRSs in the classroom and to study the impacts that the technology has on student outcomes. In our…
Google Wave and Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: Impact on Higher Education: June 29, 2010

This ECAR research bulletin is based on a 2010 study that was conducted as part of an examination assignment in the course "Introduction to Communication, Learning, and IT" at a Swedis…
Assessing the Future: E-Portfolio Trends, Uses, and Options in Higher Education: February 24, 2009

This ECAR research bulletin overviews the use of e-portfolios in higher education. The analysis of the potential benefits in post-secondary settings also includes considerations of the obstacles …
Second Life: Reaching into the Virtual World for Real-World Learning: August 14, 2007

This research bulletin examines the current state of Second Life in relation to the educational environment. Although literature about virtual worlds dates back many years, this bulletin reflects…
Impressions of Community College Students’ IT Experiences: July 17, 2007

This ECAR research bulletin highlights some of the similarities and differences between students attending four-year institutions and those attending community colleges, focusing on those areas w…
Highlights of the 2006 ECAR Study of Students and Information Technology: December 7, 2006

Presentation at the Fifth Annual ECAR Symposium, December 6-8, 2006, in Carefree, Arizona. This presentation offers results of ECAR's 2006 study of the information technology use and compete…
The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2006 Roadmap: December 22, 2006

This roadmap synthesizes the important issues and recommended actions drawn from The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2006. A longitudinal extension of the 2004 an…

= Subscription Required

Your Selections Under:

EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) [x]
Instructional Technologies [x]
Learning [x]

Clear All Filters

Filter by type

Filter by Publications

EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) [x]

Which ECAR files can I access?

ECAR offers two subscription levels. Access to ECAR research hubs and reports may also be purchased.

Research and Publications

Conferences and Events

Career Development

Focus Areas and Initiatives

Connect and Contribute

About EDUCAUSE