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DeeJay in Action: Evaluating it by its Application in Technology-Enhanced Learning

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Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning, 13th International Conference (MIS4TEL 2023)

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Nowadays, Action Research is widely adopted in the field of Technology-Enhanced Learning due to its key characteristic, among others, of enabling one to realize practical solutions while engaging in research. However, adopting it in projects presents challenges, particularly in structuring the process and promoting fruitful collaboration among the involved people. To address these challenges, the DeeJay methodological framework was designed. However, DeeJay must be evaluated in different application domains to be considered effective. Thus, this paper presents a preliminary evaluation of the DeeJay’s effectiveness through its application in two case studies within Technology-Enhanced Learning projects, highlighting its main results.

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    Federica Caruso & Tania Di Mascio

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  3. Didactics,Organization & Research Method, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain

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  4. Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain

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Caruso, F., Peretti, S., Di Mascio, T. (2023). DeeJay in Action: Evaluating it by its Application in Technology-Enhanced Learning. In: Milrad, M., et al. Methodologies and Intelligent Systems for Technology Enhanced Learning, 13th International Conference. MIS4TEL 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 764. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41226-4_8

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