An approach to reinforce active learning in higher education for IT students

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Global Journal of Engineering Education

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

In this article, the authors present the findings of introducing interactive learning in higher education. The study was conducted on first-year undergraduate students of information technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). One of this study’s primary goals was to change the lecture-based classes of introductory courses from rote learning to interactive learning mode. Another goal was to verify the impact of interactive learning on improving higher education students’ motivation and engagement in the learning process. Finally, this study tested the role of Nearpod as a tool for interactive learning. Because Nearpod can be integrated with Zoom, it facilitated on-line learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Students’ response to the new teaching style was measured through a quantitative research method. A questionnaire was prepared for this purpose and distributed to the students through Google forms. The results of the questionnaire showed a high level of students’ satisfaction towards the learning method. They also responded positively to using Nearpod as a tool for interactive learning, and they recommended that it be used in all their courses.

ISSN

1328-3154

Volume

23

Issue

1

First Page

43

Last Page

48

Disciplines

Education

Keywords

Higher education, Interactive learning, Nearpod, Student-centred learning

Scopus ID

85103169381

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

yes

Open Access Type

Bronze: This publication is openly available on the publisher’s website but without an open license

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