scholarly journals Learning Through Action: Creating and Implementing a Strategy Game to Foster Innovative Thinking in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul F. Franco ◽  
Deborah A. DeLuca
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Academic Program ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Healthcare Leadership ◽  
Hands On Learning

Background. Interactive hands-on learning is effective for learners of all ages and professional backgrounds. A shift from traditional didactic classroom models to the adoption of an active learning approach through constructivism in the classroom, specifically, in higher education, is shown to encourage critical thinking and problem solving in learners based on learned experiences. Aim. This article focuses on detailing a game used for healthcare leadership doctoral students that is adaptable and applicable for students in any program focused on teaching strategies in management and leadership and/or in critical thinking. Method. Based on the Escape Room video games and social activity phenomenon, teams compete to solve content-specific challenges to attain puzzle piece clues which lead to the next challenge or obstacle set forth by the instructors (representing hurdles in management/leadership and/or an academic program). Traditional quiz-type exercises, pictograms, cryptograms and crossword puzzles are coupled with modern technological components (e.g. social media and smartphone apps). The first team to obtain all puzzle pieces is deemed most strategic winner. Depending on allotted class time, gameplay can range from 2 to 4 hours. Results and Conclusion. This game mimics interdisciplinary team work environments. Participating in interactive collaborative learning environments enhances the overall learning experience, allowing learners to apply knowledge through gameplay, rather than just memorize concepts without context, which is characteristic of traditional didactic learning environments.

scholarly journals Reviewing the literature on the student learning experience in higher education

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hubert Ertl ◽  
Susannah Wright
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
The Future ◽  
Teaching Curriculum ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Methodological Approaches

Education Academy which aimed at mapping the research base around the student learning experience in higher education (HE). The project aimed to 1) provide an overview of the ways in which the student learning experience in HE has been and is conceptualised; 2) provide an overview of interventions aimed at producing a more effective learning experience; and 3) review the methodological approaches adopted to investigate the student learning experience. The paper outlines the review approach adopted by this project and presents an analytical map in which reviewed studies are categorised in terms of the methods they adopt and the area of investigation. Selected findings in the areas of inventory-based studies, assessment and feedback and teaching, curriculum and learning environments are discussed. The project identified a large, but broad, heterogeneous and somewhat scattered research base, dominated by a tradition of studies using inventory methods, and otherwise by small and localised studies often conducted by practitioners researching their own subject areas. The paper concludes with a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the project's methods, and recommendations for developing the student learning experience research base in the future.

scholarly journals Use of Web 2.0 technologies as mediation tools in higher education with focus on YouTube

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Imathiu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Proximal Development ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Passive Learning ◽  
Hands On Learning

Although the curricula content for similar study disciplines may differ from one higher education institution to another and from one country and/or region to another, it is without any doubt that for all, they promote active learning rather than passive learning. A recent shift has been observed where emphasis is placed on student-centered, collaborative and practical participation of learners in knowledge creation in a learning environment which is more engaging and stimulating. This has particularly been made possible by emerging educational technology mediation tools that does not only promote hands-on learning but also make the whole learning experience fun. Most of these technological tools have been effectively used by More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) in scaffolding the learners, and they have also been directly used by learners themselves as their MKO in addressing Vygotsky’s concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) which is defined by Vygotsky1 as ‘the distance between the actual developmental level as determined by independent problem-solving and the level of potential development as determined through problem solving under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers’. This literature reviews how YouTube as an example of Web 2.0 technology has been used as a mediation tool to facilitate teaching and learning in higher education.

Higher Education and Web 2.0

2019 ◽  
pp. 103-127
Author(s):  
Pedro Isaias ◽  
Paula Miranda ◽  
Sara Pífano
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
E Learning

The abundance of evidence of Web 2.0's value in educational settings has provided both educators and researchers with prized information about the application of a panoply of technologies. The experience that this evidence portrays can be used to meaningfully direct teachers in their own ventures of Web 2.0 implementation. In online learning environments, any collaboration between the students must occur with the support of technology, so it is fundamental that technology functions as an enabler, maximizing the opportunities that online settings offer, and that students can tap into those technologies to enhance their learning experience. This chapter focuses on the implementation of Web 2.0 within higher education from the viewpoint of e-learning experts. It reports on the findings of on online questionnaire that examined both the barriers and the best practices of implementation and that was applied internationally among researchers and teachers in the higher education sector.

Instant Messaging and Other Mobile Technologies to Subvert Voice Dispossession Among Underrepresented Online Doctoral Students

2022 ◽  
pp. 273-288
Author(s):  
Connie Johnson ◽  
Jenna Obee ◽  
Samuel Sambasivam ◽  
Amy Sloan ◽  
Robin Throne
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Instant Messaging ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
The Social ◽  
5G Technologies

Current research trends, insights, and recommendations for use of mobile technologies in the advent of 5G technologies continue as technologies are adopted and employed within online learning environments. This chapter considers the higher education literature specific to the synchronous communications available via ubiquitous mobile devices and the pedagogical implications these mobile technologies create in the context of online doctoral education. Mobile instant messaging, mobile learning, and other mobile applications are considered to foster engagement of both doctoral faculty and doctoral students. While these mobile technologies may foster engagement and disrupt voice dispossession among underrepresented doctoral students, the research into this specific demographic and the social-relational aspects of synchronous communications within mobile learning remains limited. Continued research into the use of synchronous communications for underrepresented online doctoral students to prevent attributional accommodation and nonuse is needed.

An interview with Dr Barry Fishman: rethinking higher education

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-226
Author(s):  
Lorraine A. Jacques
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
University Of Michigan ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share a discussion with Dr Barry Fishman, University of Michigan, concerning how to use technology to improve the learning experience of students in higher education. Design/methodology/approach This article summarizes an interview with Dr Fishman conducted in December 2015. Findings Massive open online courses, personalized learning and changes in how we assess student learning are all opportunities that Fishman believes can improve both student outcomes and intrinsic motivation. Originality/value Changes in technology can enable researchers and educators easier access to implementing various learning environments.

Development and Validation of an Instrument for Online Learning Fatigue in Higher Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 566-586
Author(s):  
Ufuk Tugtekin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Integration Of Learning ◽  
Development And Validation

The rapid and relatively compulsory integration of learning management systems (LMS) in educational settings has triggered the everchanging needs once again to assess the potential negative outcomes of online learning environments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This study presents the rationale for developing an instrument for doing such an assessment, and the research demonstrates evidence of reliability and validity qualifications in assessing the fatigue resulting from the excessive online learning experience in higher education. The instrument consists of 28 items and seven factors. The data were collected via learning management systems from a sample of 884 online learning experienced students in higher education. Results of factor analyses revealed that the scale demonstrated no indication of deficiency in reliability or validity when evaluating the fatigue levels resulting from the excessive online learning experience. Consequently, the scale could be used to assess and improve the fatigue levels of individuals who experienced excessive online learning in higher education.

Teaching an Introductory Course in Human Factors Engineering: A Successful Learning Experience

1993 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 456-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell J. Sojourner ◽  
Anthony J. Aretz ◽  
Kristen M. Vance
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
The United States ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning

The ideal structure for an introductory human factors engineering course has received widespread interest. A common issue involves the need to supply students with hands-on experience in design and applications. Such experience was provided by a recently revised course at the United States Air Force Academy. Course objectives stressed critical thinking through collaborative and interactive learning. Material was taught at a general conceptual level, and in-class exercises were extensively incorporated. To facilitate hands-on learning and critical thinking, the course was structured around a series of design projects, performed both individually and in groups. To measure success, standardized student critique data were collected and compared with the previous year. Results showed strong student agreement in the belief that the course stimulated both human factors knowledge and thinking skills. In addition, there was a significant increase in overall student evaluations from the previous year. These findings appear to validate the use of hands-on collaborative learning to augment the teaching of human factors concepts and theory.

Can Software Grade My Students' Papers?

2021 ◽  
pp. 269-287
Author(s):  
Catherine F. Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Good Reason ◽  
Status Report ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
Writing Evaluation ◽  
Academic Evaluation ◽  
Automated Writing Evaluation ◽  
Over Time

Writing remains a staple of academic evaluation instruments, and for good reason. Few other tools come close to writing in assessment of the student's ability to formulate coherent arguments, demonstrate critical thinking, and present explanations. Conscientious instructors mark-up and comment on student writing, evaluating its success in meeting content goals, structure, relevance of evidence, grammar, mechanics, and style. It is an exhausting and time-consuming process but remains the single best way to support developing writers and thinkers. Technology to detect patterns of errors and to offer feedback has evolved over time, but can the programs do what professors do? This chapter provides a status report on automated writing evaluation and its role in higher education. A balance can be struck between the efficiency of tech tools and professor judgment. Recommendations for automating and expediting the review of student writing are offered, with a focus on remote learning environments.

scholarly journals Emergency Distance Learning in the Italian University

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Valeria Tamborra
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Training System ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
High Level ◽  
Development Trajectories ◽  
Academic Policies

Abstract The suspension of face-to-face teaching activities, due to the pandemic emergency, led universities to rearrange their teaching strategies using online learning environments and video-conference tools as a temporarily replacement of classrooms, without an accurate attention to training strategies. In this scenario, there is a need to reconsider current practices in order to determine the appropriate development strategies of academic policies to address the future of innovation of higher education. The purpose is to develop a training system that could adequately integrate users’ needs, capitalise good practices and provide a boost in innovation caused by the distance learning experience. A right step in this direction is to develop a higher education context marked by high level of learning environments’ hybridisation that could flexibly answer users’ needs and meet increasing demand for professionalism in the work marketplace. In this paper, a documentary research of university Emergency Distance Learning practices is presented. The aim is to draw the profile of current situation in order to reflect on future development trajectories of higher education.

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