Wireless Laptops as Means For Promoting Active Learning In Large Lecture Halls
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This paper reports on a study that examined the use of wireless laptops for promoting active learning in lecture halls. The study examined students’ behavior in class and their perceptions of the new learning environment throughout three consecutive semesters. An online survey revealed that students have highly positive perceptions about the use of wireless laptops, but less positive perceptions about being active in class. Class observations showed that the use of wireless laptops enhances student-centered, hands-on, and exploratory learning as well as meaningful student-to-student and student-to-instructor interactions. However, findings also show that wireless laptops can become a source of distraction, if used for non-learning purposes.
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Class observation indicated that laptops may enhance student-centered, hands-on, and exploratory learning, as well as increase student-to-student and student-to-instructor interactions (Barak, Lipson, & Lerman, 2006).
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- Authors
- Barak, M., Lipson, A., & Lerman, S.
- Affiliations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US)
- ORCID
- Barak, Miri
- Venue
- Journal of Research on Technology in Education
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2006-03
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 245-263
- ISSN
- 1539-1523 (ISSN-L)
- 1945-0818
- OpenAlex
- W1969857309
- Cited by
- 259
- References
- 34
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 27.90
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Research on Technology in Education (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Innovative Teaching Methods
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Mobile Learning in Education
- Social Sciences › Education › Education and Technology Integration
- Keywords
- wireless laptops, active learning, student perceptions, student-centered learning, student-student interaction, student-instructor interaction, distraction, classroom technology, hands-on learning
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