Student satisfaction in interactive engagement-based physics classes

Life satisfaction and student engagement in adolescents.

Situated within a positive psychology perspective, this study explored linkages between adolescent students' positive subjective well-being and their levels of engagement in schooling. Specifically, using structural equation modeling techniques, we evaluated the nature and directionality of longitudinal relationships between life satisfaction and student engagement variables. It was hypothesize...

Interactive Student Engagement Using Wireless Handheld Devices

This paper presents an experimental wireless Classroom Communication System (CCS) used for continuous and interactive engagement of students aiming at enhancing student critical thinking, extending attention span and enabling better student assessment. . The paper describes the main infrastructure upon which this CCS structure is based as well as some of its most important features. The system ...

A Modified Challenge-Based Learning Approach in a Capstone Course to Improve Student Satisfaction and Engagement †

Using Interactive Blackboard Chats to Promote Student Learning in Physics

1 Teresa L. Larkin, Department of Computer Science, Audio Technology, and Physics, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016, [email protected] 2 Sarah Irvine Belson, School of Education, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016, [email protected] 3 Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh, [email protected] Abstract The Blackboard Learning...

Mindfulness based stress reduction for medical students: optimising student satisfaction and engagement

BACKGROUND Medical practitioners and students are at increased risk of a number of personal and psychological problems. Stress and anxiety due to work-load and study requirements are common and self-care methods are important in maintaining well-being. The current study examines perceptions of and satisfaction ratings with a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) programme for 1(st) year (co...