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Hornik, Steven; deNoyelles, Aimee; Chen, Baiyun – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2016
The purpose of the study is to explore the use of a mobile application called Flipboard, which facilitates the curation of digital content into a magazine-like product, to engage students in class discussion and participation in a college course. Research questions include: (1) What were students' beliefs and attitudes regarding the use of…
Descriptors: College Students, Handheld Devices, Computer Oriented Programs, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
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Shuman, R. Baird – Journal of Reading, 1982
Suggests that giving disabled readers assignments that involve a purpose and make reading secondary improves motivation and ability. (AEA)
Descriptors: Comics (Publications), Reading Assignments, Reading Difficulties, Reading Instruction
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Journal of Reading, 1984
Describes activities that use jigsaw puzzles for vocabulary building and positive reinforcement and in-class book publishing to motivate high school remedial readers. (AEA)
Descriptors: Puzzles, Reading Assignments, Reading Instruction, Remedial Reading