Creative Approaches in Higher Education: An Introduction to Using Classroom-Mediated Discourse Technologies

Abstract

The chapters in this book focus on using different types of mediated discourse technologies such as classroom response systems and class replay systems to create technology-rich social learning environments within the classroom. Improvements in low-cost, ubiquitous digital technologies and development of modern learning theories are rapidly changing the manner in which we teach and learn in the postindustrial age. These transformative advancements are also refining our views of what it means to teach and learn in a globalized world. At both the individual and group levels, mediated discourse technologies are becoming more prevalent in higher education as teaching and learning tools across a wide range of disciplines to better engage students and create more participatory and engaging learning environments. Using these technologies in a purposeful manner also has the potential of creating more interesting and enjoyable social learning environments for both instructors and students.

Citation

Blessinger, P. and Wankel, C. (2013), "Creative Approaches in Higher Education: An Introduction to Using Classroom-Mediated Discourse Technologies", Wankel, C. and Blessinger, P. (Ed.) Increasing Student Engagement and Retention Using Classroom Technologies: Classroom Response Systems and Mediated Discourse Technologies (Cutting-Edge Technologies in Higher Education, Vol. 6 Part E), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2044-9968(2013)000006E003