Learning is a process that happens at moments and in spaces that go beyond those typically defined by formal educational institutions. In fact, it is widely recognized that learners' physical and social interactions with the " real world " , outside the traditional classroom, cannot be neglected when promoting the acquisition of certain skills [Bruce 08]. For example, and within the context of ...

A new design method for frontier contexts is given a classroom assessment. The method adds the formal consideration of the design context to traditional customer needs assessment. Testing under both controlled and classroom conditions shows the new method is extremely effective, easy to use and well received by students. Implementation at three US schools has shown positive results signifying b...

Concept map is a powerful tool to achieve meaningful learning. In order to improve the capabilities of traditional classroom response systems to foster students’ higher-order thinking, in this study we propose an innovative Concept Map based Classroom Response System characterized by interactivity, diagnosticity and enjoyment, and empirically evaluate its effectiveness on improving students' co...

Gamified lecture courses are defined as lecture courses formatted as games, for the purposes of this research. This paper presents an example of a traditional instructionbased lecture course that was redesigned using a game-like design. First, confrontations specific to gaming situations were considered, to derive goals for students in a classroom. Students fought using a game system in these e...

An increasing number of teachers are using flipped classroom approach in their teaching. This instructional approach combines video-based learning outside the classroom and interactive group learning activities inside the classroom. The purpose of the present review is to provide an overview of flipped classroom studies in K-12 education. Particularly, we put emphasis on revealing and addressin...

The main purpose of this study was to introduce how a college English teacher conducted cooperative learning techniques and compared them with the traditional teaching methods. In this study the teacher as a researcher employed cooperative learning strategies: Students Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD). Jigsaw II, Number Head Together, and Learning Together (LT). The researcher employed a qual...

Adequate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is an important component of a workplace safety training program. Barriers to traditional in-classroom CPR-AED training programs include time away from work to complete training, logistics, learner discomfort over being in a classroom setting, and instructors who include information irr...

With the availability of the Internet as a learning tool educators are faced with the challenge of whether to use this tool for course delivery and, if so, to what extent and in what manner it should be incorporated into the curriculum. This study takes an empirical look at course design and delivery factors that impact student perceptions of learning and course satisfaction. Students completed...

Background The flipped classroom pedagogy has gained popularity over the past decade as an alternative to more traditional lecture-style classes. This teaching technique typically involves students previewing lecture materials before class and participating in classroom activities designed so that they can demonstrate understanding. By ‘flipping’ a class, i.e., reversing school and home activit...

Technological advancements currently penetrate society, changing the way that some courses are taught. It has become more apparent in higher education institutions that all classes are not as adaptive to an online format as others. Since many institutions of higher education further incorporate online courses into their curriculum, it is important to understand the characteristics of courses th...