Tag: Classroom Learning

The Future of Classroom Learning: Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications

The Future of Classroom Learning: Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications

Adding virtual and augmented reality (AR) into the classroom improves learning and recall. One study found that learners who used virtual reality (VR) headsets had 90% recall whereas it was just 78% after using a desktop computer. Despite this benefit, only around 15% of schools in the US currently have access to such technology, according to the School of Education. But with demands for schools to encourage students to perform better and students failing exams in high numbers, virtual and augmented reality applications are sure to be a big feature in the classrooms of the future.  Tackling the nation’s math issue Math is one

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Empowering Students through Electronic Gadgets How Student-Centered Learning is Revolutionizing Education

Empowering Students through Electronic Gadgets: How Student-Centered Learning is Revolutionizing Education

The study conducted by Nah, Lim, and Yih in 2012 investigated the impact of electronic gadgets, specifically tablet computers, on student-centered learning in a university classroom setting. The study aimed to explore the extent to which these gadgets could be used to facilitate student-centered learning, and to identify the benefits and challenges associated with their use. The study involved a sample of 144 students from a variety of majors, and it used a mixed-methods approach to collect data, including surveys, interviews, and classroom observations. The results of the study indicated that the use of electronic gadgets in the classroom had

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