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Online learning communities for school teachers’ continuous professional development : the cognitive, social and teaching aspects of an eTwinning Learning Event [PDF]

, 2012
Whereas a reasonable body of research now exists on the use of networked learning and learning communities in higher education, less is known about their use in other sectors of education such as professional development.
Holmes, Brian, Sime, Julie-Ann
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Material matters for learning in virtual networks:a case study of a professional learning programme hosted in a Google+ online community [PDF]

, 2015
In this paper, we draw on Actor–Network Theories (ANT) to explore how material components functioned to create gateways and barriers to a virtual learning network in the context of a professional development module in higher education.
Ackland, Aileen, Aileen Ackland, Swinney, Ann; id_orcid, Ann Swinney, Ann Swinneyb, Aileen Ackl, Swinney, Ann   +6 more
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Engagement Patterns with an AI Health Coach for Systemic Sclerosis Self‐Management: A Mixed Methods Study

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective To evaluate utility of an artificial intelligence (AI) health coach for systemic sclerosis (SSc) self‐management and identify patterns associated with participant engagement. Methods We conducted a mixed‐methods study in which an AI health coach, powered by a large language model (LLM), was used to support self‐management for SSc.
Nirali Shah, Melanie Morris, Cristina Daraban, Sophia Johnson, Susan L. Murphy   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Texoskeletons: Developing the Fundamental Technologies for Creating Intelligent Soft Robotic Clothing With Integrated 1D Sensors and Actuators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Traditional wearable exoskeletons rely on rigid structures, which limit comfort, flexibility, and everyday usability. This work introduces the fundamental technologies to create the first soft, lightweight, intelligent textile‐based exoskeletons (Texoskeletons) built using 1D sensors and actuators.
Amy Lukomiak, Rameesh Bulathsinghala, Jack Varga, Shuxin Meng, Kalana Marasinghe, Imaad Refai, Biyon Fernando, Amitkumar Patel, Chamika M. Halloluwa‐Arachchige, Carlos Oliveira, Arash M. Shahidi, Zahra Rahemtulla, Alexander Turner, Ziyun Ding, Bernard X. W. Liew, Andy Kerr, Ezio Preatoni, Theo Hughes‐Riley, Ishara Dharmasena, Pasindu Lugoda   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Specificity of Professional Learning Communities in Romania [PDF]

Revista de Știinţe Educaţiei, 2020
Romanian educational system is in a constant search for reform, due to one of the highest rates of students` underachievement in basic skills and lack of qualified teachers among EU member states.
Anca Luștrea, Mariana Crașovan
doaj  

Sustainable Electrochemical Synthesis of High‐Quality MXenes: Mechanistic Insights, Applications, Challenges, and Technological Prospects

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Electrochemical etching provides an eco‐friendly alternative to hazardous HF methods for MXene production. This approach facilitates the selective isolation of the A‐layer from MAX phases with tunable surface terminations. Controlling voltage, electrolytes, temperature, and duration enables the optimal structural integrity. Nevertheless, existing scale
Jagdeep Singh, Madhusudhana M Devadiga, Santosh K. Tiwari, AS Dhaliwal, Gurpreet Singh Selopal   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

On-line Professional Learning Communities: Increasing Teacher Learning and Productivity in Isolated Rural Communities [PDF]

Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 2010
On-line and distance professional learning communities provides teachers with increased access and flexibility as well as the combination of work and education.
Dora Salazar, Zenaida Aguirre-Muñoz, Kelly Fox, Lisa Nuanez-Lucas   +3 more
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Opportunities of Semiconducting Oxide Nanostructures as Advanced Luminescent Materials in Photonics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
The review discusses the challenges of wide and ultrawide bandgap semiconducting oxides as a suitable material platform for photonics. They offer great versatility in terms of tuning microstructure, native defects, doping, anisotropy, and micro‐ and nano‐structuring. The review focuses on their light emission, light‐confinement in optical cavities, and
Ana Cremades, Pedro Hidalgo, David Maestre, Ruth Martínez‐Casado, Emilio Nogales, Beatriz Rodríguez, G. Cristian Vásquez, Bianchi Méndez   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Parts and Parcel: A Collegiality Model for Teacher Disciplinary Professional Learning Communities

Education Sciences
While teachers’ professional learning communities (PLCs) have been extensively studied, discipline-specific PLCs (DPLCs) have received less attention, particularly regarding the subject matter’s role and its connection to other community dimensions.
Avraham Merzel, Stephanie Bismuth, Zvi Arica   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Learning about being effective mentors: professional learning communities and mentoring

, 2012
This study aimed to explore experienced mentors’ understandings about professional learning communities (PLCs), mentoring and leadership. This research analyses audio-taped transcripts and written responses from 27 experienced mentors who operate in ...
Hudson, Peter B., Hudson, Peter, Hudson, Sue M., Bloxham, Ray, Hudson, Suzanne, Gray, Brian, Hudson, Sue   +6 more
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