Creating a participatory learning environment in large lecture classes using pen-based computing

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  • Aditya Johri
  • Vinod K. Lohani
چکیده

Although large lectures are a reality of formal learning organizations, particularly in nation’s research universities, limited research looks at how we can improve learning within them. Most learning sciences research focuses on small or medium classes or informal learning leaving a gap in our understanding of learning related issues in large lectures. In this paper we present a theoretical investigation of the use of pen-based computing in large lectures (>150 students). In particular, through this case study we examined how the combined use of Tablet PCs and the interactive software DyKnow creates a learning environment that is conducive to student participation and learning. We argue that these technologies enable participation by facilitating creation, sharing, recording, and reflecting of representations. Although the ideas presented in this paper are primarily theoretical, we do find supporting evidence through in-class (N=100 to 250) and online surveys (N = 525) of engineering freshmen at Virginia Tech.

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تاریخ انتشار 2008