The Power of Video Technology in International Comparative Research in Education

Download or read book The Power of Video Technology in International Comparative Research in Education written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-06-20 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video technology offers a number of important potential benefits to researchers and policy makers interested in international comparative research. However, a number of practical and methodological issues remain to be addressed, including sample sizes and the confidentiality of research participants. In light of the potential benefits and recognizing the unresolved issues, the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education (BICSE) offers four recommendations to researchers, funding agencies, and policy makers.