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A little less conversation, a little more texting please - a blended learning model of using mobiles in the classroom

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posted on 2023-08-30, 13:33 authored by Claire Bradley, Mimi Weiss, Caroline Davies, Debbie Holley
This paper reports on three case studies of use of the TxtTools Mobile phone texting system by lecturers in different subject disciplines: Business Studies, Computing and Sports Science. The lecturers were seeking to have a richer blend of technologies to support their students, and the mobile technology is combined within traditional student lectures and seminars as well as some interesting developmental uses outside the classroom. The findings show that there has been a very positive response from students, and that the system can be effective in a number of ways, including engaging more students within lectures. This blended learning approach has given a voice to a large number of students intimidated by a classroom or group environment, enabling them to ask questions, put forth an opinion and interact with fellow group members in a dynamically technological manner.

History

Publisher

University of Hertfordshire

Place of publication

Hatfield, UK

ISBN

9781907396106

Conference proceeding

Proceedings of the Fifth International Blended Learning Conference: Developing Blended Learning Communities

Name of event

Fifth International Blended Learning Conference

Location

Hatfield, UK

Event start date

2010-06-16

Event finish date

2010-06-17

File version

  • Accepted version

Language

  • eng

Legacy posted date

2011-05-24

Legacy creation date

2020-06-12

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

ARCHIVED Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education (until September 2018)

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