Interactive Journals and Student Engagement in Higher Education
Location
Bell Hall, Rm 180
Start Date
29-3-2018 3:30 PM
End Date
29-3-2018 3:55 PM
Type of Presentation
25 minute Best Practices Session Presentation
Proposal for Presentation
Interactive Journals can be used throughout the education process. They are an active learning tool that allows students to organize new material in a meaningful way that promotes long-term learning. Current literature supports that active learning will engage students. This presentation will demonstrate practical and effective ways to use an interactive journal in higher education with discussion of student feedback.
Interactive Journals and Student Engagement in Higher Education
Bell Hall, Rm 180
Interactive Journals can be used throughout the education process. They are an active learning tool that allows students to organize new material in a meaningful way that promotes long-term learning. Current literature supports that active learning will engage students. This presentation will demonstrate practical and effective ways to use an interactive journal in higher education with discussion of student feedback.
Acknowledgments
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Kaufer, D. (2011). Neuroscience and how students learn. Retrieved from http://gsi.berkely.edu/gsi-guide-contents/learning-theory-research/neuroscience/
Prince, M. (2004). Does active learning work? A review of the research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-231.
Rashid, T., & Asghar, H. (2016). Technology use, self-directed learning, student engagement, and academic performance: Examining the interrelations. Computers in Human Behavior, 63, 604-612.