...Running head: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Interactive Learning Environments Shammanika Renfro Grand Canyon University: UNV 501 December 14, 2011 Interactive Learning Environments The article titled, ‘Interactive Learning Environments', written by Nagel, L., Blignaut, S. A., & Crongé, J. C., set out to inform us of the importance of “creating an online community amongst a peer group and a facilitator.” The article informed the reader on many things such as literature, the debate on online participation, improved learning, community of learners just to name a few. The article was well put together and very understandable and informative. I understand and agree with the information that this article has provided. Creating a community in the online class is vital to the success of some students. In most cases, when a student feel a sense of belonging he puts more effort into his or her online learning participation and this will in turn ensure course completion. The article also informs the reader that “a facilitator who participates and interacts with students prevent them from abandoning their course (Clark and Feldon 2005). When students interact with their teacher this creates a bond that will motivate the student to succeed. “Students become more involved in an online conference when the facilitator participates as guide, providing extensive critique, feedback, and encouragement (Collison et al., 2000). . The author’s purpose of writing this article is to...
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...ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Interactive learning in the classroom help students prepare more successfully for the outside world than those who do not. Engaged learners who actively participate in their own education are more apt to remember more from a lesson and then transfer newly acquired skills to different situations. Interactive learning in a classroom is to maintain a teaching style, like the Socratic Method, that encourages healthy debate between students and the teacher. Although it may sound simple, it is hard to actually foster an atmosphere in which students feel free to question authority because they fear reprisal or embarrassment. The development of true critical-thinking skills, however, requires just such an open and honest exchange of ideas. Discussion in class is one of the interactive learning during lectures. When the lecturer ask his/her students to discuss about a specific topic in class, it will helps to motivate students toward further learning, to allow students to apply information in new settings, or to develop students' thinking skills, then discussion is preferable to lecture. Students are able to express out their own opinions during the class. They will have chance to talk in front of their friends and lecturer. So it will help them to gain self confidence to talk. Interactive environment is good for the learners to present themselves in front of everyone where this is the...
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...central location and receive their education at that location. Learning can be difficult in adult education programs when students and educators have employment outside the classroom. For traditional students, interactive learning can supplement classroom learning. Interactive learning utilizes computer software programs to assist students and teachers with lessons, according to HR dictionary. This software allows instructors to assign material for upcoming class discussions, receive assignments, and provide feedback to students. Controlling The Content Students can review course content at their own pace with interactive learning, By working at their own pace, students may prepare for other activities outside of school coursework. It also allows students to move quickly through material they understand, and then slow down for material that is more challenging for them personally. By using interactive learning, students are not delayed byother student's questions. Teachers can add new material to an interactive learning environment when each student is ready for it. Reducing Expenses Interactive learning can reduce the costs of operating a classroom. Educational institutions can save money on rent and lower their utility bills since interactive learning eliminates the need to be in a classroom all the time. This also allows the institution to use their space for classes that can not be taught in an online interactive environment. For teachers and students, transportation costs...
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...AN-244 Phrasal Syntax seminar Marosán Lajos Parts of Speech Tarr Dániel 1995 Parts of Speech Parts of Speech are words classified according to their functions in sentences, for purposes of traditional grammatical analysis. According to traditional grammars eight parts of speech are usually identified: nouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, pronouns, verbs, and interjections. Noun girl, man, dog, orange, truth ... Pronoun I, she, everyone, nothing, who ... Verb be, become, take, look, sing ... Adjective small, happy, young, wooden ... Adverb slowly, very, here, afterwards, nevertheless Preposition at, in, by, on, for, with, from, to ... Conjunction and, but, because, although, while ... Interjection ouch, oh, alas, grrr, psst ... Most of the major language groups spoken today, notably the Indo-European languages and Semitic languages, use almost the identical categories; Chinese, however, has fewer parts of speech than English.[1] The part of speech classification is the center of all traditional...
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...From a global perspective, Malaysia has made considerable headway in environmental issues compared to other countries. In the 2010 Environmental Performance Index Malaysia ranked 54th out of 163 examined countries and performed better than countries like Poland, the US or Belgium in addressing environmental challenges. Despite a relatively positive environmental record, the country faces a number of problems such as deforestation, pollution of inland and marine waters, soil and coastal erosion, overfishing and coral reef destruction, along with air pollution and the disposal of hazardous and communal waste due to the rapid economic growth and industrialization in the past decade. The most prominent at the moment are considered to be air pollution from industrial emissions, solid waste management, ensuring longterm sustainability of the water supply and sewerage services and overall improvements of energy efficiency to re-establish a clean Malaysia. Malaysia has realized that investing in environmental protection is becoming increasingly important. Therefore, environmental awareness is building up. Under the 9th Malaysian Plan (2006-2010), the Malaysian government had placed emphasis on preventive measures to mitigate and minimise negative environmental effects at source, to intensify conservation efforts and to ensure a sustainable development of both exhaustible and the renewable energy resources. There are industries which still require large efforts to be...
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...This article was downloaded by: [Management and Science University] On: 15 August 2014, At: 14:09 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK Interactive Learning Environments Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/nile20 Interactive learning environments and games Joe Psotka a a Co-Editor Published online: 12 Jul 2012. To cite this article: Joe Psotka (2012) Interactive learning environments and games, Interactive Learning Environments, 20:4, 309-310, DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2012.689685 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2012.689685 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in the publications on our platform. However, Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and are not the views of or endorsed by Taylor & Francis. The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims,...
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...Rigorous and Socially Responsible Interactive Learning Research Thomas C. Reeves. Ph.D. The University of Georgia The Journal of Interactive Learning Research debuts when the need for rigorous and socially responsible research into the design, implementation, effectiveness, and impact of the interactive learning is paramount. In a recent cover story in The Atlantic Monthly, Oppenheimer (1997) begins "There is no evidence that most uses of computers significantly improve teaching and learning...." (p. 45), and claims that computers threaten to diminish the reading, writing, and self-expression skills of students while at the same time crushing their imaginations and stunting their socialization. Although this particular attack on interactive learning is limited to the USA, similar critiques have appeared in other countries where large investments have been made in interactive learning systems for education and training. Despite the polemical nature of such critiques, the interactive learning research community must face the reality that our efforts have failed to provide adequate guidance for developers and practitioners. Others already recognize this inadequacy. In March 1997, the U.S. President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology called for "a large-scale program of rigorous, systematic research on education in general and educational technology in particular....to ensure both the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of technology use within our nation's schools"...
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...INTRODUCTION Background to the study ICT (information and communication technologies) in education lives a life at the crossroads between evidence based policymaking, learning and the fast-changing world of technology. Key stakeholders (politicians, parents, teachers, school leaders) demand evidence of the impact of ICT derived from research, monitoring and evaluation (Friedrich and Francesc, 2009). The challenge for policymakers is (in collaboration with the research community and the educational community) to develop a sustainable knowledge base for ICT in education, in which key indicators and other sources of information are identified, which enables better insight into the use and effects of ICT for learning. Technology has been said to have impacted many different types of people in different types of environments as a dynamic communication tool. For instance, Ali and Richardson (2012) explained that technology has pervaded all aspects of society and the field of education is no exception, the learning and teaching environment has also changed drastically. Technology has impacted on teaching and learning activities, and it is now seen increasingly as an enabler of learning. Morgan (2008) added that technology is no longer the wave of the future, the future is now. This generation has been classified by Prensky (2001) as “Digital Natives” and students who have been born into and are totally immersed in an environment that is surrounded by technology. Technology provides...
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...including computers, interactive devices, and internet access. The integration of these technologies have not only been fast paced, but also widespread. Many children in the U.S. now have access to the latest and most advanced technologies. The different types of technology used in our children’s classrooms have changed the way they learn now and for many years to come. In today’s classrooms there are many different types of technologies used. Most classrooms today have computers with internet access. The internet is a tool to access learning websites, and maintain web pages and parent portal websites. Teachers can utilize these websites and computers to use Smart board, or interactive whiteboards and Smart tables, or interactive tabletops. “Interactive whiteboards have become popular teaching and learning tools, especially in primary school classrooms.” (Northolt, Millennial, Marshall, & Swan, 2010, p.494) Wireless internet access in schools has made the use of Ipods and Ipads popular in classrooms. These are just a few of the many technologies available in today’s classrooms. Many different people in the learning environment use technologies. Teachers make use of these technologies for instruction and communication. Smart boards and Smart tables are interactive devices that are used by both children and teachers alike. Ipods and Ipads are used also by teachers and students during instruction. Many students use Ipads to play learning games and to access...
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...INTERACTIVE WORKSPACES: HOW THEY HAVE CHANGED THE WORKPLACE Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to give an overview of Interactive Workspaces and how the technology has changed the workplace environment. This research will focus on the start of Interactive technology, products that are created specifically for the Interactive workplace, the Interactive technology that is used in education and training, how lives are being changed by te use of Interactive technology and what is needed by businesses in the future to keep pace with the ever changing environment of the workplace. Interactive technology advantages and disadvantages for corporations will be looked at. This research will also look at some ways how Interactive technologies popularity amongst business owners who are putting this technology to work in order to bring in customers and increase revenue. Let’s face it; technology has made the lives of everyone much easier. There are so many technological advances I don’t even know where to start. However there is one technology invention that has intrigued me for a long time, Interactive workspaces. The definition of Interactive is “(of a computer program or system) interacting with a human user, often in a conversational way, to obtain data or commands and to give immediate results or updated information” (Interactive, n.d.). Workspace is defined as “space used or required for one’s work, as in an office or home” (Interactive...
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...Tec Technology in Education Virginia Calhoun AED/200 June 17, 2012 Paula Lohmen Technology in Education Technology was originally designed to make life easier for humans. It has provides a new way for students to learn. The use of technology and its media in education has enhanced a way for students to lean and can make the learning experience fun. There are many aids available to allow teachers to find ways to cater for the needs of all the different types of learners in their classroom. Different types of technology that can be used in the classroom would be; computers, projectors, smart boards, televisions and cameras. With using a computer you have many different programs you can use, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, also you have Internet Explorer. Microsoft word is a word processing program that is used by students in class to create, edit, save, view and print research assignments along with other documents. PowerPoint is a presentation software program that allows you to easily customize your presentations into slide shows, photo albums, web pages and more that is widely used in classrooms. Excel allows students to prepare charts and diagrams that can be used to explain complicated concepts, get the student motivated, and review progress. These diagrams and charts are pictorial representations of the information; both are used to communicate visually and both try to simplify the information that the student is conveying. The...
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...COLLABORATIVE LEARNING: ENTRY LEVEL K-4 Lesson Places People Lived: Houses Then and Now Grade Level 1 Classroom Configuration Whole group instruction, using a projector and / or interactive white board. Common Core State Standards: ELA Social Studies Strand 1: American History Concept 1: Research Skills for History PO 3: Use primary source materials (e.g., photos, artifacts and maps) to study people and events from the past. Strand 4: Geography Concept 4: Human Systems PO 1: Discuss elements of a culture (food, clothing, housing, sports, holidays) of a community in area studied (e.g., Arizona, Egypt, local community). Common Core State Standards: ELA Comprehension and Collaboration 1.SL.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. a. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). b. Build on others talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges. c. Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion. 1.SL.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 1.SL.5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Arizona Educational...
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...Benefits of Technology in the Classroom The benefits of technology in the classroom are broad and deep. When schools utilize education technology like SMART® Interactive Whiteboards, students are more engaged, more motivated, and more excited about learning. An interactive smart classroom enables teachers to prepare dynamic multi-media lessons with hands-on components. The benefits of technology in education reach across all grade levels, from K-12 all the way up to colleges and universities. ComputerLand Network Technologies of East Texas has been helping schools with integrating technology into the classroom for over 30 years. Benefits of Technology In The Classroom: Preparing The 21st Century Workforce One of the most important benefits of technology in the classroom is that it can help to prepare students to become successful members of the 21stCentury workforce. Schools can leverage computer technology to create a project-based learning environment that teaches students essential skills they will need to thrive in the real world of work. Not only do they gain competence and experience using the technology itself, but students in the 21st Century classroom learn critical thinking and workplace skills that will prepare them well for their future. It is not just about learning facts and figures, but learning about collaboration, problem-solving, communication, leadership, motivation, productivity, and self direction. Simply put, integrating technology into the classroom...
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...With the vast and rapid development of science and technology, a computer is no longer considered as a source of luxury but it’s a requirement of the modern days. Computer technology has provided students of all ages the chance and opportunity to expand on what interests they have. It also provides them help in improvement of their homework and test scores. The computers can offer newer ways of getting information across to their fellow students and teachers for example, PowerPoint presentations and animation software can be used to render information to the students in an interactive manner. The visual effects provided by the animation and presentation software result in inviting greater interest from the students. The book Teachers and Machines by Larry Cuban provides an excellent history of technology throughout the 20th century in the classroom. The technology he discusses is from film, radio and television and then goes into the introduction of computers in the early 1980’s. In the 1980s teachers were afraid that their jobs were on the line because they thought they were all going to be replaced with computers. It is important to use technology in schools, technology is made to simplify the way we do things, and so both students and teachers can benefit from the integration of technology in schools. This has been the case for years and a number of inventions have helped both student and teacher. For example, when the projector was introduced to school it was a...
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...understanding and learning throughout their time at school within groups of six. I have taken part in many activities in the classroom with the children such as literacy where I help guide the children into developing ideas and imaginative story lines. The source I use to help support the children within the classroom is whiteboards because this gives the children a clear understanding of examples of what is expected in their books and help within the spelling area. The whiteboard interactive learning influenced brilliant success in the activity because the children gained knowledge and understanding of what was expected and met all learning criteria of the day. These also gave me time to bond with each child and understand each child’s way of learning and strategies to help them. My strengths within the activity was being able to communicate well the children and also using my interpersonal skills to develop ideas. I also believe that I managed to build a closer bond with the children. My weakness was not being able to get around to all six children making sure that they are focused and understand what they were meant to be doing. Another weakness would be not using the classroom environment and existing scaffolds to help support the children. I think there can be some improvements such as the sources used to develop children’s learning. I think using different types of sources can make the activity more interesting and fun within the children’s learning and help gain all...
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