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Impact of a Gamified Application on Reading Comprehension and Attitude of Swahili among Young Learners in Kenya
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Alicia Ndegwa; Mar Gutiérrez-Colón; Marni Manegre – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
The on-going implementation of the new curriculum of the new education system in Kenya includes the administration of technology in the classroom. In this study, this was achieved through the use of a gamified app in a local private school in Kenya, a gamified Swahili app. As Swahili is the language that is Kenya's national and one of two official…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Reading Comprehension, African Languages, Comparative Analysis
Effects of Flipped Classrooms Integrated with MOOCs and Game-Based Learning on the Learning Motivation and Outcomes of Students from Different Backgrounds
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Hung, Cheng-Yu; Sun, Jerry Chih-Yuan; Liu, Jia-Yin – Interactive Learning Environments, 2019
This study aimed to investigate the effect of flipped classrooms integrated with massive open online courses (MOOCs) and game-based learning on the learning motivation and learning outcomes of students from different backgrounds (in terms of gender, grade, self-confidence indicators in mathematics, and roles played in the game-based learning…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Online Courses, Game Based Learning, Instructional Effectiveness
Using an Interactive Ubiquitous Learning System to Enhance Authentic Learning Experiences in a Cultural Heritage Course
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Chin, Kai-Yi; Lee, Ko-Fong; Chen, Yen-Lin – Interactive Learning Environments, 2018
This paper proposes a novel interactive ubiquitous learning system (IULS) for authentically teaching a cultural heritage course and imparting relevant concepts to students. Experimental results demonstrated that learning performance was significantly improved after students used the IULS. This study also demonstrated that students using the IULS…
Descriptors: Heritage Education, Cultural Background, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology
Podcasting in a Virtual English for Academic Purposes Course: Learner Motivation
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Asoodar, Maryam; Marandi, Seyyedeh Susan; Vaezi, Shahin; Desmet, Piet – Interactive Learning Environments, 2016
In this study we explored the effect of podcasting on the motivation of the students in an online English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course at the university level (N = 179). By using a mixed-method approach, we analyzed the data collected on the learners' impressions about using podcasts as a learning tool. The particular aim of this study was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English for Academic Purposes, Electronic Learning, Handheld Devices
Gender Gap in the Perception of Communication in Virtual Learning Environments
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von Neuforn, Daniela Stokar – Interactive Learning Environments, 2007
To support and continue the motivation of participants in virtual learning environments it is important to achieve a successful learning atmosphere. Therefore, it is necessary to reach the participants on a personal level and to perceive their personal needs and emotions when conversing with them. These factors of learning motivation depend on the…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Computer Mediated Communication, Learning Motivation