Paul.A. Kirschner and Mirjam Neelen describe in 12 building blocks how to teach effectively using twelve evidence-informed instruction principles. They explain the building blocks very clearly using the evidence from the educational research. Building Block 1: Activating Relevant Prior Knowledge Read More …
Tag: learning psychology
Stop propagating the learning styles myth
Paul A.Kirschner, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.12.006 Computers & Education Abstract We all differ from each other in a multitude of ways, and as such we also prefer many different things whether it is music, food or learning. Because of this, many students, parents, Read More …
EduTechWiki
EduTechWiki is about Educational Technology (instructional technology, digital learning) and related fields. It is hosted by TECFA, University of Geneva. Daniel K. Schneider It is a resource kit for educational technology teaching and research, e.g. a note taking tool for Read More …
Tired of procrastinating? To overcome it, take the time to understand it
Procrastination isn’t shameful or a character flaw. Instead it’s rooted in a very human need: the need to feel competent and worthy, says educator Nic Voge. From: ideas.ted.com Explore ideas worth spreading This post is part of TED’s “How to Read More …
Enhance learning and teaching
From Website UTS (Australia) Students’ approaches to learning Characteristics of good teaching Effective lectures Enhancing tutorials and seminars Effective learning in the laboratory Diversity in the classroom Planning and preparing for teaching Online and blended learning Enhancing Experiences of Group Read More …
Use of design principles for living labs
Petra H. M. Cremers • Arjen E. J. Wals • Renate Wesselink • Martin Mulder describe in the article ‘Utilization of design principles for hybrid learning configurations by interprofessional design teams (Instr Sci (2017) 45:289–309 DOI 10.1007/s11251-016-9398-5) how design principles Read More …
How research informs educational technology decision‑making in higher education:
How research informs educational technology decision‑making in higher education: the role of external research versus internal research. Fiona Hollands ( fmh7@tc.columbia.edu) and Maya Escueta (mme17@tc.columbia.edu ). Education Tech Research Dev https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-019-09678-z AbstractResearch use in educational decision-making has been encouraged and well documented at the Read More …
Procrastination and university students
Analysis of procrastination among university students by Irshad Hussaina and Sarwat Sultan . Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 (2010) 1897–1904. Abstract: The present study focused on analyzing the factors of procrastination and its effects on learning of university students. Read More …
ICT is a must!
Improve accessibility of available information for the students. New possibilities to present content and assignments (multimedia, up-to-date) and to stimulate the independent work of the students. Preparation for the future. Almost all professionals work with digital hardware and software. Not Read More …
6. Testing and feedback are the motor of students’ learning
Through testing the faculty can guaranty that the students have the desired level of competency. Students’ study behaviour is strongly influenced by the content and format of the tests (constructive alignment) and other forms of feedback. Students will be more Read More …