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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. Critical thinking, as Finn (2011) defines it, “is applied rationality…a set of skills that people can learn and apply in their everyday or professional lives.” (p. References Finn, P. Jossey-Brass.

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This state of boredom is not just an occasional inconvenience; it is a significant barrier to effective learning. Research has consistently highlighted the detrimental effects of boredom on student learning. This approach appeals to different learning styles and keeps students engaged (Mayer, 2003). References Berk, R.

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It’s Pedagogy Go With Location-Based Mobile Learning At The University Of South Australia

EdNews Daily

Between 2014-2016 the University of South Australia has been using the pedagogy associated with both playing and designing LBMLGs to blaze a trail that is informing the development of a contextually-based mobile learning framework for higher education.

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Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this study, Cooper et al analyzed a large pool of research studies on homework conducted in the United States between between 1987 and 2003. 2010, 2011; Trautwein & Lüdtke, 2007, (Xu, 2010a). A synthesis of research, 1987–2003. Their findings indicate the existence of 'a positive influence of homework on achievement'.

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Shifting from Passive to Active Learning

A Principal's Reflections

As technology continues to change so must instructional techniques, especially assessment. A robust pedagogical foundation compels us to ensure there is a shift from passive to active learning when it comes to devices in the classroom. 2003; Clark & Mayer, 2008; Mayer, 2011). 2004 and McDermott et al.,

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