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Ferguson, Kristen; Brown, Natalya; Piper, Linda – Learning Assistance Review, 2015
Many post-secondary common book programs purport to increase a sense of community on campus. This study explored whether a common book program at a Canadian university was able to create a sense of community among students. Results indicate that in-class discussions about the book, liking the Facebook page, attending the author lecture, and…
Descriptors: College Programs, Discussion Groups, Literature Appreciation, Lecture Method
Witecki, Gwendolyn; Nonnecke, Blair – Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2015
Universities have experienced increases in technology ownership and usage amongst students entering undergraduate programs. Almost all students report owning a mobile phone and many students view laptops and tablets as educational tools, though they also report using them for nonacademic activities during lectures. We explored the relationship…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Handheld Devices, Laptop Computers, Learner Engagement
Wright, Nichole S.; Gragg, Marcia N.; Cramer, Kenneth M. – Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 2009
Undergraduate classes typically involve a professor lecturing to 100 or more students. Too often, this results in minimal opportunities for student participation. Positive reinforcement was used to promote student participation (i.e., defined as relevant comments or questions) in a second-year psychology class (N = 97). Class participation was…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Participation, Positive Reinforcement, Psychology
Kuzbik, John – 1992
The purpose of these documents is to provide educators in Saskatchewan with practical and relevant guides to teaching and learning as a means of expanding or refining teaching repertoires. The topic of this booklet is effective lecturing, described as a blend of three types of lectures: interactive (engaging student thinking throughout the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conventional Instruction, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies