Digital Turn in Schools—Research, Policy, Practice

1. Front Matter

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2. Gamification of Learning with Digital Tools

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Project-Based Learning for Statistical Literacy: A Gamification Approach

      • Zhang Huiyu, Linda Fang

      Pages 3-16

   3. User Expectations and Experiences in Using Location-Based Game in Educational Context

      • Jaakko Vuorio, Jussi Okkonen, Jarmo Viteli

      Pages 17-35

   4. Enhancing the Learning of History Through VR: The Thirteen Factories Icube Experience

      • Linda Fang, Song-Chuan Chen

      Pages 37-50

   5. Mapping the Challenges of Outdoor Learning for Both Students and Teachers

      • Kadri Mettis, Terje Väljataga

      Pages 51-65

3. Data Analytics in Learning Research

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67

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   2. Learning Analytics Features for Improving Collaborative Writing Practices: Insights into the Students’ Perspective

      • Daria Kilińska, Frederik Victor Kobbelgaard, Thomas Ryberg

      Pages 69-81

   3. Student Behavior Changes in Estonia Revealed by e-Learning Technology

      • Andres Udal, Vello Kukk, Martin Jaanus, Kadri Umbleja, Gunnar Piho

      Pages 83-90

   4. Quality Management Through Curriculum Analytics, Pedagogical and Course Innovation

      • Craig Zimitat, Eva Dobozy

      Pages 91-107

4. Digital Turn in Teacher Education

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109

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   2. Estonian In-Service Teachers’ and Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of Content, Pedagogy, and Technology Knowledge, Based on the TPACK Framework

      • Piret Luik, Merle Taimalu, Helin Laane

      Pages 111-122

   3. Computational Pedagogy: Thinking, Participation, Reflection

      • Evgeny Patarakin, Vasiliy Burov, Boris Yarmakhov

      Pages 123-137

   4. Creating Multimedia Learning Materials for Improved Teacher Training

      • Sara Drožđek, Jože Rugelj

      Pages 139-155

   5. Code ABC Hackathons: Teachers as Tinkerers

      • Pia Niemelä, Tiina Partanen, Tero Toivanen, Tarmo Toikkanen, Vuokko Kangas, Markus Översti

      Pages 157-169

   6. Innovative and Flexible Approaches to Teaching and Learning with ICT

      • Sanja Jedrinović, Vesna Ferk Savec, Jože Rugelj

      Pages 171-186

5. Implications of Digital Tools to Student Learning

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      Pages 187-187

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   2. Microlearning for Macro-outcomes: Students’ Perceptions of Telegram as a Microlearning Tool

      • Tahani I. Aldosemani

      Pages 189-201

   3. The Impact of Educational Robots as Learning Tools on Mathematics Learning Outcomes in Basic Education

      • Janika Leoste, Mati Heidmets

      Pages 203-217

   4. Training Incident Commander’s Situational Awareness—A Discussion of How Simulation Software Facilitate Learning

      • Stella Polikarpus, Mikkel Bøhm, Tobias Ley

      Pages 219-234

This volume is a compilation of selected papers that were presented at the annual conference of the International Council of Educational Media (ICEM) in Tallinn, Estonia, on September 5 - 7, 2018. The book reports on recent interdisciplinary research and innovative practices regarding school-wide implementation of digital innovation and connects it with recent developments in the field of educational media. The key concept is “Digital Turn,” which is understood as a socio-technical transition towards next-generation digital learning ecosystems in education. Although Digital Turn can also be implemented at the classroom or national levels, most of the contributions in this volume take a whole-school perspective on the policies and practices regarding digital innovation, educational media, e-assessment, digital competences of teachers and students as well as learning design and learning analytics.

• Educational Media
• Educational Technology
• Learning Design
• Learning Analytics
• Digital Turn
• Digital Education
• Digital Innovation
• Information Technology
• Coding at Schools
• Educational Robotics

• School of Educational Sciences, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia

  Terje Väljataga

• School of Digital Technologies, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia

  Mart Laanpere

Terje Väljataga is a senior researcher at Centre for Educational Technology, Tallinn University, Estonia. Currently her research interests are related to adult education and teacher-led inquiries, competence advancement for self-directing intentional learning projects and mobile STEAM education outside the classroom.


Mart Laanpere is a senior researcher in educational technology at Tallinn University, Estonia. He is a co-founder of the Centre for Educational Technology, which is an international research group within the institute. His research interests are related to designing innovative online learning environments, school-level educational innovation, instructional design, learning analytics, assessment of digital competences and supporting professional development of teachers using e-portfolios.

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