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Brief Reviews of Books and Products: Chokepoint capitalism

open access: yesJournal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication, 2023
This is a book review of: Giblin, R., & Doctorow, C. (2022). Chokepoint Capitalism. Beacon Press. 312 pp., ISBN 978-080700706-8, 26.95 USD (hardcover); ISBN 9780807007075 (ebook).
Marco Schirone
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Affordances, Architecture and the Action Possibilities of Learning Environments: A Critical Review of the Literature and Future Directions

open access: yesBuildings, 2022
This paper critically reviews the body of literature on affordances relating to the design and inhabitation of school buildings. Focusing on the influence of learning spaces on pedagogical practices, we argue that links between affordances, architecture ...
Fiona Young, Benjamin Cleveland
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The Landscape of MOOC Platforms Worldwide

open access: yesInternational Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2022
Previous studies have mainly investigated major massive open online course (MOOC) platforms such as Coursera, edX, and Udemy. This study used 21 metrics to explore 35 MOOC platforms from across the world.
Maria Perifanou   +1 more
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The evaluation of inclusive school environments: a scoping review of the literature

open access: yesIUL Research, 2022
This article reviews the literature on the evaluation of inclusive school environments. It adopts a socio-spatial perspective to explore what the literature says about the spatial/environmental factors that may influence the participation of learners ...
Scott Alterator   +2 more
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Transition to Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploration of Faculty Members' Experiences and Challenges [PDF]

open access: yesFanāvarī-i āmūzish, 2022
Background and Objectives: The biggest challenge posed by the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) to educational institutions was the force to make an unexpected transition from face-to-face to online learning.
N. Mohammadhasani
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Distance Compression in the HTC Vive Pro: A Quick Revisitation of Resolution

open access: yesFrontiers in Virtual Reality, 2021
Spatial perception in immersive virtual environments, particularly regarding distance perception, is a well-studied topic in virtual reality literature. Distance compression, or the underestimation of distances, is and has been historically prevalent in ...
Lauren Buck   +2 more
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Developing a Sustainable Online Platform for Language Learning across Europe

open access: yesComputers, 2023
In this paper, we present a sustainable approach for addressing the language skills gap among EU citizens, which significantly hinders their mobility across the EU and their participation in education, in training, as well as in youth programmes.
Alexander Mikroyannidis   +2 more
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Parents’ Perceptions of School Support During COVID-19: What Satisfies Parents?

open access: yesFrontiers in Education, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, face-to-face schooling could not be performed continuously, and alternative ways of learning had to be organized. Parents had to act as their children’s home schooling tutors while working from home, and schools had
Teresa Haller   +2 more
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Using a System Dynamics Simulation Model to Identify Leverage Points for Reducing Youth Homelessness in Connecticut

open access: yesSystems, 2023
Youth homelessness is a significant problem in most United States communities. Health problems are both a contributor to and a consequence of homelessness. Responses to youth homelessness are typically fragmentary.
Gary B. Hirsch, Heather I. Mosher
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The Double-Edged Sword of Legal Education: Uncertainty Mitigation and Social Innovation During a Pandemic [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Ethics and Legal Technologies, 2021
Socialization activities are a paramount part of the learning process, as well as other informal and non-formal education opportunities arising from participation in the University’s social life.
Isabella Querci
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