What can you do to help students focus in class?
Though some instructors decide to ban digital tools from their classrooms, others want to use them as a tool for engagement. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in doing, here are a few ideas to get you started.
It’s fairly quick and easy to search for information using your smartphone… even a browser app will work for that purpose. But if you want students to find more reliable resources, direct them to research apps that enable them to access reputable sources. For ideas, check out the Questia app or Gale’s Access My Library.
Think about the ways you want students to communicate and collaborate in class. Then, consider what types of apps might help you facilitate the process. As an example: do your students work on projects together in class? Suggest that they use one of many free apps that allow them to share their notes and continue collaborating when class is over.
Find out what your students enjoy using! Start a discussion board post that prompts students to name, describe, and evaluate the apps they use for learning and studying. If any sound appealing to you, you might find a way to try them out within a class activity.
As we mentioned previously, we know that not all students will have smartphones; so, if you decide to implement any of these ideas in your course, consider setting students up in groups, and ensure that at least one student can access the app while in school.
What can you do to help students focus in class?Though some instructors decide to ban digital tools from their classrooms, others want to use them as a tool for engagement. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in doing, here are a few ideas to get you started.It’s fairly quick and easy to search for information using your smartphone… even a browser app will work for that purpose. But if you want students to find more reliable resources, direct them to research apps that enable them to access reputable sources. For ideas, check out the Questia app or Gale’s Access My Library.Think about the ways you want students to communicate and collaborate in class. Then, consider what types of apps might help you facilitate the process. As an example: do your students work on projects together in class? Suggest that they use one of many free apps that allow them to share their notes and continue collaborating when class is over.Find out what your students enjoy using! Start a discussion board post that prompts students to name, describe, and evaluate the apps they use for learning and studying. If any sound appealing to you, you might find a way to try them out within a class activity.As we mentioned previously, we know that not all students will have smartphones; so, if you decide to implement any of these ideas in your course, consider setting students up in groups, and ensure that at least one student can access the app while in school.
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